Insights Daily Current Events, 18 September 2015 Archives Quiz Paper 2 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. SC stays operation of new Haryana panchayat law The Supreme Court has stayed the …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 40 18 September 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Is Poverty the Worst Polluter? The Guardian Al Jazeera Counter Currents The New York Times Some argue that poverty in the worst polluter. Some say, no, pollution is itself a form of poverty. Is poverty responsible for environmental pollution? Who is more responsible …
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Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 15 18 September 2015 Archives From today onwards, we will be starting current events quiz. The quiz will have 5-10 MCQs every day. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu news articles. Hope you enjoy this quiz. If you like it, then please share it. Thank you. Note: Please …
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Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 8) As a doctor in Primary Healthcare Centre, you are implementing immunisation programme in your locality. A section of local community claiming that immunisation is against their religious belief have boycotted the programme. You request them to bring their children highlighting the risks of non-immunisation. You …
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Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 7) It is said that the Small Finance Banks mark the biggest banking revolution in India since nationalization. Examine. (200 Words) Business Standard The Indian Express Firstpost
Topic: Environmental pollution 6) PM2.5 is now being regarded as a major risk to health of individuals in urban regions in India and across the world. Discuss why. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Role of civil services in democracy 5) It is argued that the Indian bureaucracy is notorious for its inefficiency. Recently, the government issued an order where compulsory retirement for non-performing officials will be enforced. Do you think such measure would increase efficiency? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) Write a critical note on the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (Prime Minister’s mining Areas Welfare Scheme) and its significance for the targeted section of population. (150 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 3) In your opinion, why does India experience repeated outbreak of epidemics despite spending more in healthcare sector? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Art and culture 2) Discuss the significance of Buddhist Stupas for many Asian countries. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: World War-II 1) Critically analyse India’s contribution to the World War II. (200 Words) The Hindu BBC The Indian Express
