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DAY – 40: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 23 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE (+ Recent UPDATE) ARCHIVES Descriptive Questions CLICK on the Questions to Post Your Answers. 1) Even the model APMC Act has been criticized by the latest Economic Survey on several grounds. Critically examine …
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DAY – 40: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 23 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 3) Critically analyze the implications of the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission for fiscal federalism in India. (200 Words) The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 10
DAY – 40: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 23 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) Critically discuss why the recent economic survey vehemently argues that India should move towards a substantial carbon tax regime. (200 Words) The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter …
DAY – 40: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 23 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Even the model APMC Act has been criticized by the latest Economic Survey on several grounds. Critically examine the inadequacies of model APMC Act and suggest what needs to be …
Insights Daily Current Events, 23 July 2015 Archives RS panel backs majority of GST Bill proposals With the Rajya Sabha Select Committee endorsing almost all provisions in the GST Bill, the chances of the Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, meant to introduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST), clearing Parliament in the current session has brightened. …
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Lok Sabha TV Insights: US – Cuba Relations – New Era Archives 23/07/2015 In another tectonic shift in geopolitics, US and Cuba reopened embassies in each other’s Capital city changing the course from hostility to rapprochement. These hostilities were reminiscent of Cold War era. Cubans had to face harsh and brutal sanctions, embargos and blockades …
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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: 7) The death punishment to a criminal who has committed ghastly crime is considered as unethical and inhuman by many people. What does your conscience tell you about capital punishment? Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the field of computers 6) “The Internet has not been neutral for a long time, and can never be neutral under its present commercial models.” Do you agree? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian economy – Resource Mobilization 5) It is argued that the fixed maximum retail price (MRP) is an archaic and dysfunctional mechanism that hurts both retailers and the consumers it seeks to protect. Do you agree? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. 4) It is said that there are many deep flaws in the design and functioning of India’s teacher preparation system. Critically examine what these flaws, consequences of these flaws and suggest how India should address them. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary 3) “while public interest litigation has restored the independent image of the Supreme Court, it has achieved this at the cost of quality, discipline and the constitutional role judges are expected to perform.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures 2) Critically comment on the role of opinion polls in elections in India. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference (WSJ)
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society 1) Critically examine the role of globalisation on the pattern and growth of alcohol consumption in India. Do you think strict prohibition laws would discourage alcohol consumption? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express ToI
