Insights Secure – 2015: Static Part – Pending Questions (05 May 2015)

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 …

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.

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, …

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.

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

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 an Agreement on Trade Facilitation and the Ministerial Decision on Public Stockholding for Food Security Purposes. Critically examine why these decisions are important for India.

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 …

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.

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 – …

The Big Picture – PM Narendra Modi’s Canadian and Europe visit: What’s on offer?

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 …

The Big Picture – Re-settling Kashmiri Pandits: ​Enclaves or assimilate?

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 …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 05 May 2015

[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 …

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.

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) …

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.

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