July 9, 2015

Lok Sabha TV Insights: Afghanistan government – Taliban Peace Talks

Lok Sabha TV Insights: Afghanistan government – Taliban Peace Talks Archives 09/07/2015 Peace talk between Afghanistan and Taliban was held at Islamabad in which both leaders agreed to engage in future for Afghanistan’s peace. Meeting was also attended by American and Chinese diplomats as observers. Unity Government in Afghanistan led by Ashraf Ghani has been …

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July 9, 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 09 July 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 09 July 2015 Archives Centre wants to break forex reserves The central government is examining if India’s foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank can be deployed for funding infrastructure projects or recapitalising public sector banks. According to rough estimates of the Finance Ministry, bad loans-ridden banks would require capital …

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July 9, 2015

UPDATE: Insights Self Study Guide – 2015

Due to some reasons we are unable to post questions today. Today’s questions will be posted on Saturday. We will try to post 20 – 25 Questions on Saturday evening (around 8 pm). Please use today and tomorrow for covering as many topics as possible. We regret this unexpected postponement. Update on Answer Reviewing: We will …

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July 9, 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 09 July 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 09 July 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 09 July 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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July 9, 2015

10) Examine the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence. Explain with examples why a public servant should have both these qualities.

Topic: Emotional intelligence; Empathy 10) Examine the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence. Explain with examples why a public servant should have both these qualities. (200 Words) Reference – Best Reference

July 9, 2015

9) “India has mastered atomic, space and missile development, but continues to import basic defence equipment.” Critically comment.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 9) “India has mastered atomic, space and missile development, but continues to import basic defence equipment.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

July 9, 2015

8) Write a note on the challenges being faced by the food processing industry in India. Also examine importance of FDI in this sector and measures taken by the government to boost the same.

Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance 8) Write a note on the challenges being faced by the food processing industry in India. Also examine importance of FDI in this sector and measures taken by the government to boost the same. (200 Words) Business Standard Make in India Website

July 9, 2015

7) Name any three most dangerous invasive species and explain how these species affect native ecosystem. Also suggest measures needed to address their threats.

Topic: Conservation 7) Name any three most dangerous invasive species and explain how these species affect native ecosystem. Also suggest measures needed to address their threats. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference Reference

July 9, 2015

6) Do you think India should use its huge foreign exchange reserves to finance infrastructure projects or to recapitalise fund-starved banks? Critically discuss.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 6) Do you think India should use its huge foreign exchange reserves to finance infrastructure projects or to recapitalise fund-starved banks? Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu Reference Reference

July 9, 2015

5) Critically comment on the recent black money law and examine the merits and demerits of the same.

Topic: Money-laundering and its prevention 5) Critically comment on the recent black money law and examine the merits and demerits of the same. (200 Words) Business Standard The Economic Times

July 9, 2015

4) How will India benefit from the membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Do you think SCO’s objectives are in consonance with India’s foreign policy aspirations? Examine.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) How will India benefit from the membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Do you think SCO’s objectives are in consonance with India’s foreign policy aspirations? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

July 9, 2015

3) Do you think, considering recent foreign policy initiatives of China, its rise is peaceful and reassuring to its neighbours? Critically analyse.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) Do you think, considering recent foreign policy initiatives of China, its rise is peaceful and reassuring to its neighbours? Critically analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu

July 9, 2015

2) Do you think the presence of Sections 499 and 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code is an affront to free speech prescribed under Article 19 (2) of the Constitution? Critically comment.

Topic: Indian Constitution- features, significant provisions and basic structure. 2) Do you think the presence of Sections 499 and 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code is an affront to free speech prescribed under Article 19 (2) of the Constitution? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

July 9, 2015

1) What do you understand by secularism? In your opinion, what are the major threats to secularism in today’s world? Critically discuss.

Topic: Secularism 1) What do you understand by secularism? In your opinion, what are the major threats to secularism in today’s world? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Reference NYT

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MSI (MOHD SAMEER ISLAM) Rank 564: Preparation Strategy

UPSC Civil Services Preparation Strategy Mohd Sameer Islam (MSI), Rank 564 If you have been following Insights for a while, you have definitely seen hundreds of answers written in the name of MSI on this forum. We were wondering how can one be so consistent! Even in February 2015, MSI was writing answers – when …

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Day: July 9, 2015

Lok Sabha TV Insights: Afghanistan government – Taliban Peace Talks

Insights Daily Current Events, 09 July 2015

UPDATE: Insights Self Study Guide – 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 09 July 2015

10) Examine the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence. Explain with examples why a public servant should have both these qualities.

9) “India has mastered atomic, space and missile development, but continues to import basic defence equipment.” Critically comment.

8) Write a note on the challenges being faced by the food processing industry in India. Also examine importance of FDI in this sector and measures taken by the government to boost the same.

7) Name any three most dangerous invasive species and explain how these species affect native ecosystem. Also suggest measures needed to address their threats.

6) Do you think India should use its huge foreign exchange reserves to finance infrastructure projects or to recapitalise fund-starved banks? Critically discuss.

5) Critically comment on the recent black money law and examine the merits and demerits of the same.

4) How will India benefit from the membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Do you think SCO’s objectives are in consonance with India’s foreign policy aspirations? Examine.

3) Do you think, considering recent foreign policy initiatives of China, its rise is peaceful and reassuring to its neighbours? Critically analyse.

2) Do you think the presence of Sections 499 and 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code is an affront to free speech prescribed under Article 19 (2) of the Constitution? Critically comment.

1) What do you understand by secularism? In your opinion, what are the major threats to secularism in today’s world? Critically discuss.

MSI (MOHD SAMEER ISLAM) Rank 564: Preparation Strategy

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