Insights The Hindu News Analysis: 25 August 2015
Insights The Hindu News Analysis: 25 August 2015 Archives
Day: August 26, 2015
Insights Daily Debates, Day – 23: Is It Time for India to End Caste Based Reservations?
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 23 26 August 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Is It Time for India to End Caste Based Reservations? The Indian Express Firstpost Financial Express The Hindu Have we finally arrived at a situation where we must end caste based reservation in jobs and education? Is the continuation of reservations justified? Who are …
GEOGRAPHY OPTIONAL SUBJECT STRATEGY: By Raju Mishra, Rank 65, CSE-2014
UPSC MAINS GEOGRAPHY OPTIONAL SUBJECT STRATEGY: By Raju Mishra, Rank 65, CSE-2014 Disclaimer : This post is to provide other students an insight into my strategy for geography optional. I would like to reiterate that these strategies worked well for me but may not be suited to someone else . I for instance have not …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 26 August 2015
Insights Daily Current Events, 26 August 2015 Archives ………………… Paper 1 Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Muslim population growth slows Recently released Census data show that India’s Muslim population is growing slower than it had in the previous decades, and its growth rate has slowed more sharply than that of the …
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QUICK UPDATE: Regarding Mains – 2015 Preparation
Hope you have done well in Prelims. Many of you must be waiting for us to start Mains initiative. Before we begin Mains 2015 oriented initiative, which will take few more days to launch, we request you to follow few things and be ready for the challenge: You know that scoring high marks in Optional …
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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 26 August 2015
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 26 August 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 26 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 …
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ETHICS CASE STUDY: In this situation, what will you do? Justify.
Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 8) On your motorcycle you have brought your close friend to a nearby bus stop to bid him goodbye. One girl in her mid-twenties is standing besides you waiting for a bus. Your close friend, who is known for his bad manners, eve teases the girl. …
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7) Critically discuss the components of environmental remediation of contaminated sites and rehabilitation of affected people, and the policy measures taken by the government and related agencies to address this issue in India.
Topic: Environmental pollution 7) Critically discuss the components of environmental remediation of contaminated sites and rehabilitation of affected people, and the policy measures taken by the government and related agencies to address this issue in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
6) It is argued that the plunging crude oil prices aren’t just a boon for corporate India and the consumer but are an invaluable opportunity for the government to push for faster reform of pricing and distribution distortions in the oil and gas sectors. Elaborate.
Topic: Effect of liberalization 6) It is argued that the plunging crude oil prices aren’t just a boon for corporate India and the consumer but are an invaluable opportunity for the government to push for faster reform of pricing and distribution distortions in the oil and gas sectors. Elaborate. (200 Words) Business Standard
5) Do you think financial inclusion will be a profitable venture for banks? Critically examine.
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 5) Do you think financial inclusion will be a profitable venture for banks? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
4) What do you understand by telemedicine? Examine its opportunities and recent developments, especially in India.
Topic: Developments in S&T: Paper – 2 Health related 4) What do you understand by telemedicine? Examine its opportunities and recent developments, especially in India. (200 Words) Livemint WHO Reference
3) In the light of recent devaluation of its currency by China, do you think India should also devalue its currency? Substantiate.
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, 3) In the light of recent devaluation of its currency by China, do you think India should also devalue its currency? Substantiate. (200 Words) Livemint
2) “Given that economic benefits under the ‘Special Category’ status are minimal and have been diluted over the years, States would be better off seeking a special package.” Analyse.
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 2) “Given that economic benefits under the ‘Special Category’ status are minimal and have been diluted over the years, States would be better off seeking …
1) Critically analyse the trend and pattern of population growth and composition of different communities in India in recent decades.
Topic:Population and related issues 1) Critically analyse the trend and pattern of population growth and composition of different communities in India in recent decades. (200 Words) The Hindu Business Standard The Hindu