Insights Daily Debates: Day – 11

Insights Daily Debates: Day – 11 10 August 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Civil Servants Vs Politicians: Are Civil Servants Innocent Victims in Big Scams and Other Controversies Involving Politicians? Reference The Hindu Livemint Indian Express It is evident that civil servants are unfairly treated in India by politicians in power. Bureaucrats are the targets when it comes …

Insights Daily Current Events, 10 August 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 10 August 2015 Archives Suraksha Bandhan Drive The Union Government of India has launched Suraksha Bandhan Drive in a Mission Mode through Participating Banks and Insurance Companies. Aim: This drive aims to take forward the Government’s objective of creating a universal social security system in the country, targeted especially at the …

B. Fouzia Taranum Rank – 31, How She Managed To Get Top Rank While Working

We are happy to know that our website was helpful to Ms Fouzia Tarannum during her UPSC civil services exam – 2014 preparation. She wrote to us: “Thanks for your contribution in the form of your website. Was very helpful especially as I didn’t have any group/preparation peers this year.” She was also very humble …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 10 August 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 10 August  2015 Archives – Secure 2015 10 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 …

6) For a civil servant what qualities are required to withstand pressure from various influential sections to stick to rule book and follow his/her conscience as sources of ethical guidance to do the right thing? With suitable examples, discuss these qualities.

Topic: Ethics in Human actions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 6) For a civil servant what qualities are required to withstand pressure from various influential sections to stick to rule book and follow his/her conscience as sources of ethical guidance to do the right thing? With suitable examples, discuss these qualities. (200 …

4) The recent 71st Round survey of social expenditures by households conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) has provided fresh insights into the state of healthcare system in India. Critically discuss these findings.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) The recent 71st Round survey of social expenditures by households conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) has provided fresh insights into the state of healthcare system in India. Critically discuss these findings. (200 Words) Business Standard

1) A recent survey has found that the preference for authoritarianism was higher among those with the highest media exposure, those who lived in metros, those who were rich and those who were college-educated in India. Critically examine why such preference is growing despite having a smooth functioning democracy in the world.

Topic:  Salient features of Indian society; political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society 1) A recent survey has found that the preference for authoritarianism was higher among those with the highest media exposure, those who lived in metros, those who were rich and those who were college-educated in India. …