TIMETABLE : Integrated Approach to UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015 – A Self Study Guide (July 8 to July 25) Previous Timetables Self Study Guide In this timetable we will be covering: NCERT Class XI Indian Economic Development NCERT Class XII Macroeconomics NCERT Class XI Fine Art (Introduction to Indian Art) NIOS – Indian …
DAY – 30: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 07 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES Descriptive Questions 1) Write a critical account on the history of stance taken by the Parliament and the Supreme Court on the amendability of Fundamental Rights. (200 Words) The Hindu Laxmikanth, …
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DAY – 30: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 07 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) It is argued that rationalizing the anti-defection law is essential to improve Parliament’s efficiency in India. Critically examine why. (200 Words) Livemint Laxmikanth, Indian Polity – Chapter 58
DAY – 30: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 07 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES Descriptive Questions 1) Write a critical account on the history of stance taken by the Parliament and the Supreme Court on the amendability of Fundamental Rights. (200 Words) The Hindu Laxmikanth, …
Lok Sabha TV Insights – PM’s visit of Central Asia 07/07/2015 Archives Prime Minister yesterday left for Central Asian tour encompassing 6 countries i.e. Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan) and Russia. During this tour India will touch upon wide array of issues such as culture, security, natural resources and connectivity. Along …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 07 July 2015 Archives Unwed mother can be sole guardian: SC In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court recently said that an unwed mother in India can become the sole legal guardian of a child without the consent of the father. Hence, now an unwed mother can apply for sole …
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The Phoenix Shall Rise From The Ashes Raju Mishra, AIR 65, CSE-2014 It was almost been a year and a half since I took up the broken pieces to begin afresh to follow the dream and passion I had en-kindled and kept ablaze for a long time: IAS. This article as a follow up to …
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Topic: Emotional Intelligence – concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 9) Do you think emotional intelligence (EI) is must for public servants, especially politicians? Substantiate and also based on your personal experiences critically comment if public servants in India have adequate levels of EI. (200 Words) Reference Reference Reference
Topic: employment 8) It was recently reported that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is opposed to India’s labour reform measures. Write a critical note on these measures and examine why ILO is opposing to them. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Resource mobilization; Effects of liberalization on the economy 7) What do you understand by equity-based crowdfunding? Critically examine the role of internet in crowdfunding and the various challenges it’s posing to regulators in developing countries like India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 6) The BRICS countries are planning to create a currency pool under the Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) and officially launch their New Development Bank (NDB) in the upcoming Ufa summit in Russia. Critically examine the intentions behind such a currency pool and its likely consequences. …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 5) Critically analyse the way national education policy in India has evolved since independence, its changing objectives and various challenges it is facing since then. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) India is planning to join the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Discuss rationale behind creating EEU and how India would be benefited if it is granted its membership. (200 Words) The Hindu IDSA (Excellent Source)
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 3) Do you think India’s increasing proximity to Israel is in its self interest in the region? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of India Society 2) Critically comment on the new data revealed by the recent Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) about the socio-economic status of rural households in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Role of Women 1) Critically analyse the changing role of women in Indian society and the influence of globalisation on their decision making powers. (200 Words) The Hindu
