Insights – The Hindu News Analysis: 05 May 2015
Insights – The Hindu News Analysis: 05 May 2015 ARCHIVES
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Insights – The Hindu News Analysis: 05 May 2015 ARCHIVES
05 May 2015 As promised (though delayed), following are the questions from static part which we couldn’t cover last week. Answer the following questions in about 200 Words. CLICK on the questions to post your answers. Topic: Resource mobilization (Paper – 3) 1) According to economists, the introduction of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) would …
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Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (Paper – 1) 6) What did India gain from the 1971 Bangladesh War? Critically comment. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 17
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (Paper – 1) 5) “The disavowal of the Cultural Revolution and Maoism of the 1960s and early 1970s by the post-Mao Chinese leadership in the late 1970s contributed further to the collapse of the Naxalite movement as a significant trend in Indian politics.” Elaborate. Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, …
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (Paper – 1) 4) The initiation of the electoral process and entrenchment of democracy was among the several areas of progress and achievement, though marked by certain weaknesses and limitations. Discuss what challenges were faced and how they were achieved. Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 11
Topic: Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests (Paper – 2) 3) During the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the WTO took place in Bali in December 2013, Ministers issued a Declaration and ten Decisions were adopted on various issues. Amongst these Decisions, two are of particular significance for India, viz. the Ministerial Decision for …
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it (Paper – 3) 2) What are the objectives of financial inclusion in India. Critically analyse the measures taken to bring financial inclusion in India. Economic Survey 2015, Chapter – 3
Topic: Resource mobilization (Paper – 3) 1) According to economists, the introduction of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) would be a significant step in the field of indirect tax reforms in India. Considering ongoing debate on the introduction of GST bill, critically comment on the important features of the bill. Economic Survey 2015, Chapter – …
Insights Daily Current Events, 05 May 2015 ARCHIVES Ghats yields new limbless amphibian A team of scientists from Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) and Natural History Museum, London, have reported the discovery of a new species of caecilian (limbless) amphibian from the southern part of the Western Ghats. Details: Name of the new species: Gegeneophis …
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The Big Picture – PM Narendra Modi’s Canadian and Europe visit: What’s on offer? ARCHIVES Summary: The Nine Day visit of the Indian Prime Minister to France, Germany and Canada is being watched with great deal of interest across the world. Prime Minister Modi during last 11 months in his office has made many visits abroad …
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The Big Picture – Re-settling Kashmiri Pandits: Enclaves or assimilate? ARCHIVES Summary: The exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmiri valley in the early 1990s and the question of their home coming ever since has been both a political and emotional issue. With the formation of PDP and BJP alliance government in J&K, the …
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Insights – The Hindu News Analysis: 04 May 2015 ARCHIVES
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 04 May 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 05 May 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 …
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Topic: role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 10) “We are reducing the child into becoming fake copies of what we aspire for rather than helping the child become a master of his or her own soul.” In your opinion what an ideal education should constitute and aim for? Critically analyse. (200 Words) …
Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance 9) Examine the differences between rules, laws and regulations. Explain a situation – either from your experience or imaginary – where these three can be overridden by one’s conscience. (200 Words) General
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; 8) Discuss the challenges faced by India in managing various security challenges in its eastern borders at present. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers 7) What are the objectives of ‘internet.org’ launched recently by Facebook? Comment on the controversy surrounding its launch. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Economic growth and development; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6) Discuss the benefits of Big Data to economic development of a nation. (200 Words) Livemint Reference Reference
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 5) Why is LED lamp more efficient than CFL or incandescent lamps? Also compare their environmental impact. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference
Topic: Functioning of judiciary 4) India’s courts are well known for huge pendency of cases. Critically discuss their magnitude, consequences of this problem and remedies to address this issue. (200 Words) The Hindu