The Hindu News Analysis: 27 April 2015
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Day: April 27, 2015
The Big Picture – Net Neutrality: Intricacies and implications
The Big Picture – Net Neutrality: Intricacies and implications Summary: How we access internet and various applications in the future is now under question. The debate raging across the country now and being watched across the world keenly is on the issue of Net Neutrality. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has in the meanwhile …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 27 April 2015
Insights Daily Current Events, 27 April 2015 ARCHIVES Army Launches Operation Maitri As part of the Nation’s overall relief effort for Nepal, Indian Army has launched Operation Maitri. The following resources have been allocated so far as part of Operation Maitri, in support of the Nepalese Army’s relief effort:- Medical Teams. Engineer Task Forces(ETFs) consisting …
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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 27 April 2015
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 27 April 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 27 April 2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing mode‘. …
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10) “I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self.” ― Aristotle. Explain the meaning an significance of this statement, especially in the context of public administration.
Topic: Contribution of moral thinkers 10) “I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self.” ― Aristotle. Explain the meaning an significance of this statement, especially in the context of public administration. (150 Words) General
9) What are the instruments of monetary policy of RBI? How does RBI stabilize money supply against exogenous shocks? Examine.
Topic: Indian economy 9) What are the instruments of monetary policy of RBI? How does RBI stabilize money supply against exogenous shocks? Examine. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XII, Introductory Macroeconomics, Chapter – 3
8) Write down some of the limitations of using GDP as an index of welfare of a country.
Topic: Indian economy – Growth and Development 8) Write down some of the limitations of using GDP as an index of welfare of a country. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XII, Introductory Macroeconomics, Chapter – 2
7) Critically analyse what impact did reforms of 1991 have on agriculture sector in India. Also examine, in your opinion, which government policies have adversely affected this sector in recent years.
Topic:Effects of liberalization on the economy, 7) Critically analyse what impact did reforms of 1991 have on agriculture sector in India. Also examine, in your opinion, which government policies have adversely affected this sector in recent years. (200 Words) Livemint
6) There are various arguments put forward against continuation of subsidies on fossil fuels in India. Critically examine the pros and cons of such subsidies and suggest if these subsidies should be continued or not.
Topic: environmental pollution and degradation 6) There are various arguments put forward against continuation of subsidies on fossil fuels in India. Critically examine the pros and cons of such subsidies and suggest if these subsidies should be continued or not. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
5) Should India worry about recent geopolitical developments taking place in Afghanistan? Critically comment.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 5) Should India worry about recent geopolitical developments taking place in Afghanistan? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
4) “The Cabinet’s nod to amendments in the Juvenile Justice Bill would not only violate the basic principles of the Constitution, but also be in conflict with evidence-based social policy.” Critically comment. (200 Words)
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 4) “The Cabinet’s nod to amendments in the Juvenile Justice Bill would not only violate the basic principles of the Constitution, but also be in conflict with evidence-based social policy.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The HIndu
3) Compared to India’s relationship with US, Germany and France, its relationship with the European Union (EU) is said to be in doldrums. Critically examine why.
Topic; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Compared to India’s relationship with US, Germany and France, its relationship with the European Union (EU) is said to be in doldrums. Critically examine why. (200 Words) Livemint
2) A new study says that five billion people globally do not have access to safe, affordable surgery and anaesthesia when they need them. Examine the reasons and suggest what union and state governments can do to address this issue in India.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 2) A new study says that five billion people globally do not have access to safe, affordable surgery and anaesthesia when they need them. Examine the reasons and suggest what union and state governments can do to address this issue in India. (200 …
1) “The Shah Bano case was a milestone in the Muslim women’s search for justice and the beginning of the political battle over personal law.” Critically comment.
Topic: Social empowerment; Salient features of Indian society 1) “The Shah Bano case was a milestone in the Muslim women’s search for justice and the beginning of the political battle over personal law.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
South African universities trail other BRICS
South Africa has eight of the top 15 universities in Africa but its higher learning institutions are rated as the worst performing among the BRICS emerging market nations.
