Day: July 20, 2015

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DAY – 38: Insights Self Study Guide for UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015

DAY – 38: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 20 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES Thanks to Rains, Power Cuts, and other Factors, we could Frame Only 10 questions that too from Chapter – 1 itself! Anyway we will cover all chapters without compromising both quantity and …

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3) “India needs to follow a persistent, encompassing, and creative incrementalism, not the introduction of Big Bang reforms.” Critically comment.

DAY – 38: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 20 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 3) “India needs to follow a persistent, encompassing, and creative incrementalism, not the introduction of Big Bang reforms.” Critically comment. (200 Words) Economic Survey – 2015: Volume – 1, Chapter – 1

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2) “Price subsidies, no doubt provide help, but they may not have a transformative effect on the economic lives of the poor.” Substantiate.

DAY – 38: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 20 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) “Price subsidies, no doubt provide help, but they may not have a transformative effect on the economic lives of the poor.” Substantiate. (200 Words) Economic Survey – 2015: Volume – 1, …

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1) Analyse what measures and strategy has the Economic Survey – 2015 suggested to tackle the problems faced by Public Sector Banks in India

DAY – 38: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 20 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Analyse what measures and strategy has the Economic Survey – 2015 suggested to tackle the problems faced by Public Sector Banks in India. (200 Words) Economic Survey – 2015: Volume – …

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Sandeep Chaudhary, Rank – 158, CSE – 2014: Preparation Strategy

 Sandeep Chaudhary  Rank –  158, CSE – 2014 I initially started using InsightOnindia along with Mrunal and GK Today for current affairs as the contents were rich and as per the demand of UPSC. Later after the announcement of Mains 2013 result, I found lack of answer writing practice as a major reason  behind my failure, …

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Lok Sabha TV: Net Neutrality Report

Lok Sabha TV: Net Neutrality Report Archives 07/20/2015 Recently DOT released its report on net neutrality, which at large advocates strong support and commitment to protect net neutrality in interest of innovation and telecom infrastructure. It stresses that government should identify international best practices in this field and apply them selectively with suitable modifications in …

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 20 July 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 20 July 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 20 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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8) “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.” ― Mahatma Gandhi With suitable examples, critically comment on the application of the meaning of the above quote in personal and professional life, especially in public administration.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India 8) “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.” ― Mahatma Gandhi With suitable examples, critically comment on the application of the meaning of the above quote in personal and professional life, especially in public administration. (200 Words) …

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6) Recently a report from the Department of Telecommunications’ recommended that the voice over internet protocol-based (VoIP) domestic calling services, including applications such as WhatsApp, should be brought under licensing. Critically comment on this recommendation.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT 6) Recently a report from the Department of Telecommunications’ recommended that the voice over internet protocol-based (VoIP) domestic calling services, including applications such as WhatsApp, should be brought under licensing.  Critically comment on  this recommendation. (200 Words) The Hindu

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5) In your opinion, should the judiciary retain its primacy in appointments, or should it share an equal responsibility with the executive? Also analyse how would the National Judicial Appointments Commission affect the Constitutional role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary 5) In your opinion, should the judiciary retain its primacy in appointments, or should it share an equal responsibility with the executive? Also analyse how would the National Judicial Appointments Commission affect the Constitutional role of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (200 Words) The Hindu

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4) Examine the difference between ‘multi-stakeholder’ and ‘multilateral’ models of discussion to decide the future of issues such as global internet governance and net neutrality. Also critically comment on India’s position on the issue of global internet governance.

Topic:Important aspects of governance; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Examine the difference between ‘multi-stakeholder’ and ‘multilateral’ models of discussion to decide the future of issues such as global internet governance and net neutrality. Also critically comment on India’s position on the issue of global internet governance. …

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3) In your opinion what should be the considerations and objectives of madrasa modernisation policy in India? In the light of ongoing debate on this issue critically comment.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) In your opinion what should be the considerations and objectives  of madrasa modernisation policy in India? In the light of ongoing debate on this issue critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu