DAY – 31: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 08 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) Would you agree that the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation were great art lovers? Give reasons for your answer. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter …
DAY – 31: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 08 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Give a quantitative appraisal of India’s demographic profile during the colonial period and highlight the salient features of India’s pre-independence occupational structure. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Indian Economic Development, …
Lok Sabha TV Insights : BRICS’ New Development Bank and India Archives 08/07/2015 New Development Bank formally inaugurated its business yesterday as 7th BRICS summit was held in Ufa, Russia which was also attended by Finance Minister. Initial collective investment in bank is $50 billion and a ‘Contingency Reserve Fund’ is formed with $ 100 …
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UPSC Civil Services Exam Strategy Aparna Gupta, Rank – 108, CSE-2015 If you search ‘Aparna’ in the search box above, you will find hundreds of answers and comments in her name. Aparna has been one of Insights’ active participants in answer writing challenges for the past one year. Getting Rank – 108 is not an easy …
Insights Daily Current Events, 08 July 2015 Archives Ministers make a plea on Sec. 8 The A. P. Government has urged President Pranab Mukherjee to ensure the enforcement of provisions under Section 8 of the AP Reorganisation Act. A delegation of Ministers of the A. P. State Cabinet recently called on the President and submitted …
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Topic: Challenges of corruption; Probity in public life 8) In recent years massive corruption in the competitive exams for professional courses and government conducted at both state and national level is coming into light thanks to vigilant media and courageous whistleblowers. In your opinion, what are the causes and consequences of this type of corruption? Critically discuss. (200 Words) …
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 7) Write a note on the working principle of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) and its importance for India’s nuclear energy program. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference
Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy 6) Reforming the police in India is sine qua non to ensure a functional democracy where citizens enjoy their rights without fear. In this regard, critically examine how the Supreme Court has played its role in enforcing police reforms with what outcome. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs 5) “The National Judicial Appointments Commission gives government primacy over judiciary”. Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Analyse the importance of Central Asian countries in India’s fight against terrorism. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) In your opinion, what should be the primary objectives of the New Development Bank being established by BRICS countries and how these objectives should be achieved? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and Developmental Issues 2) Critically evaluate India’s progress in achieving the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Role of Women 1) Critically comment on the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act and its impact on Indian women. (200 Words) The Hindu
Preparation Strategy for UPSC CIvil Services Exam Abdaal Akhtar, Rank – 35, CSE-2014 If there is one person whose answers we were in full of awe, it’s Abdaal Akhtar’s. He used to write top notch answers on this forum. We were shocked when his name didn’t appear in last year’s final list. But, like Raju …
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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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