Day: July 2, 2015

DAY – 27: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 02 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Do you think Directive Principles of State Policy should be given same importance and primacy as is given to the Fundamental Rights? Critically analyse. (200 Words) Laxmikanth, Indian Polity – …

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Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 8) Rekha cleared UPSC civil services exam and became an IAS officer. She was intelligent, bold and beautiful. After her probationary training, she was posted as CEO of Zilla Panchayat in a very backward district in a far away state from her home. There, violence …

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Topic: Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; 7) Recently the union cabinet gave its nod to set up the National Agriculture Market. Critically discuss the need for such a market and its impact on APMCs and farmers. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference Business Standard

Topic:  Achievements of Indians in science & technology; Awareness in the field of  Space 6) Examine the short – term urgencies and long – term objectives of India’s space program. Do you think India is in need of a ‘Space Law’ ?  If yes, explain why. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu Reference Reference

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas 5) It is said that a major factor preventing the return of normalcy in Kashmir is the opposition to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1990 (AFSPA). In the light of allegations of human rights violations, critically comment of the implications of AFSPA and recommend changes to …

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Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 4) It is found that a little over two-thirds of the total number of jailed people in the country’s jails are undertrials. Critically examine who are these undertrials? Why do they languish in jails? How their rights are infringed upon? And suggest …

Continue reading “4) It is found that a little over two-thirds of the total number of jailed people in the country’s jails are undertrials. Critically examine who are these undertrials? Why do they languish in jails? How their rights are infringed upon? And suggest what government and concerned authorities should do to address this issue.”

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Do you think both Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and ‘Belt and Road’ projects of China are complimentary?  Substantiate and examine the implications for the Asian region of both these projects. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2) “The crisis in Greece does not in itself pose an economic risk for Indian investors and traders, but a Europe-wide crisis would.” Elaborate. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) Write a note on the salient features of architecture of the Vijayanagar Empire and highlight its form and influences. (200 Words) The Hindu NCERT Wikipedia