DAY – 49: Insights Self Study Guide for UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015

DAY – 49: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 05 August 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES We are posting 40 questions (another 30 questions will be posted later) from our 2014 Test Series taken from Bipan Chandra’s Book. These are related to the chapters specified in the …

Insights Daily Current Events, 05 August 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 05 August 2015 Archives Citizenship soon for those who fled religious persecution The Union Home Ministry has decided to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955, to grant citizenship to undocumented migrants who fled religious persecution in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The migrants include not just Hindus but also Buddhists, Christians, Zoroastrians, Sikhs and …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 05 August 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: August 05 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 05 August  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 …

8) Recently the The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies was in news and it is argued that this agreement has become anachronistic vis a vis cybersecurity issues. Critically examine.

Topic: Basics of cyber security 8) Recently the The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies was in news and it is argued that this agreement has become anachronistic vis a vis cybersecurity issues. Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference

5) It is widely accepted that most of the government run primary schools across the country have failed to impart quality education to children. In your opinion, what interventions in these schools can improve education quality and how? Comment.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 5) It is widely accepted that most of the government run primary schools across the country have failed to impart quality education to children. In your opinion, what interventions in these schools can improve education quality and how? Comment. (200 Words) …

4) The incidents of child abuse are on the rise in India as reported by news in recent days. What measures need to be taken by the government and parents to stop child abuse? Critically discuss.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 4) The incidents of child abuse are on the rise in India as reported by news in recent days. What measures need to be taken by the government and parents to stop child abuse? Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

2) Despite overwhelming evidence to support the argument that the climate change is caused by human activities, there is still a section of society which denies this fact. Critically comment on the arguments made by climate change ‘deniers’.

Topic:  Changes in critical geographical features 2) Despite overwhelming evidence to support the argument that the climate change is caused by human activities, there is still a section of society which denies this fact. Critically comment on the arguments made by climate change ‘deniers’. (200 Words) Livemint Wikipedia

Lok Sabha TV Insights: RBI’s Monetary Policy

Lok Sabha TV Insights:  RBI’s Monetary Policy  Archives 04 August 2015 Under third bi-monetary policy review, RBI left policy rates unchanged. Repo stands at 7.25% and Cash reserve ratio at 4% of NTDL. There was significant anticipation of further rate cuts given lower oil prices and negative WPI inflation for 8th month in line. Reason …