Insights Daily Current Events, 19 September 2015 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Responsibilities of various constitutional bodies. EC clears PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ tomorrow The Election Commission has given the go-ahead to the airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme, provided nothing is said that may be construed as inducement to voters …
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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 19 September 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 19 September 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 …
Topic: Challenges of corruption 9) Your friend who is preparing for civil services exam keeps telling you that corruption has become an integral part of Indian society and no measures taken by politicians can neither reduce nor eliminate it. He is disturbed by corruption scandals about which articles appear every day in newspapers. He believes that …
Topic: Achievements of Indians in S&T; Space awareness 8) Explain the principle behind cryogenic engine. Examine why and how India acquired technology for indigenous development of cryogenic engine for its space ambitions. (250 Words) Livemint Frontline
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 7) Discuss the features and significance of ISRO’s Astrosat mission. (200 Words) Frontline Frontline
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources 6) “Many proposed reforms in Indradhanush follow the framework put forth by the P J Nayak Committee, but fall far short of the paradigm shift policies proposed therein.” Discuss. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 5) Write a critical note on the emergence of chronic diseases (non-communicable) and their impact on people and economy in India. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Important aspects of governance; Significant provisions of Indian constitution 4) There is a growing demand for the repeal of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code. Do you support this demand? Justify. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Post-independence consolidation 3) It is said that the War experience of 1965 War against Pakistan helped India win decisively against Pakistan in 1971 War. Critically examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; 2) Do you think caste consciousness and practice of caste system exists in the Indian diaspora around the world? Critically comment. (150 Words) EPW
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Poverty and developmental issues 1) In your opinion, what do recent anti-reservation movements by people belonging to relatively well-off castes reflect of the Indian society? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW Frontline
Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 16 19 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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ANTHROPOLOGY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 12 Archives 1) Relevance of economic anthropology 2) Describe the debate between formalism and Substantivism 3) What is the impact of globalization on indigenous economic systems 4) Discuss the various systems of exchange 5) Nature of simple economic systems 6) Nature of production, distribution and exchange in societies subsisting …
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ECONOMICS-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 12 Archives 1) Distinguish between single and double factor terms of trade. Explain how far terms of trade of a developing economy would change with technological advancement and economic growth. 2) “Apart from bringing capital into a country, MNCs provide many other advantages that cannot be obtained by borrowing …
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ENGLISH LITERATURE- 2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 4 Archives Write short notes (150 words) on the following : The role of the fool in King Lear The Metaphysical element in John Donne’s poetry The Rape of the Lock as a Satire on 18th century ‘polite society’ The theme and style of Michael as an …
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GEOGRAPHY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 12 ARCHIVES 1) Discuss the salient features of ‘sirocco’ and ‘mistral’. 2) Describe the origin and development of thunderstorms with examples. 3) Discuss the nature and origin of Indian monsoon and recent techniques of its prediction.
HISTORY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 12 ARCHIVES 1) Brief out the salient features of the religious development in the Post-Maurya period. How was contemporary art influenced by it? 2) Furnish a critical and comparative account of various schools of art in the Post-Mauryan period (c. 200 B.C. – c. 300 A.D.) 3) How justified …
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LAW-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 12 ARCHIVES 1) Examine whether the Election Commission of India has succeeded in performing the two responsibilities entrusted to it under A. 324 of the Constitution of India. What steps would you suggest to ensure the preparation of correct electoral rolls? 2) Write critical note on Doctrine of Prospective …
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MANAGEMENT – 2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 12 ARCHIVES Explain the concepts of span of management. What factors are considered while deciding whether to have a narrow span or wide span. Give merits and demerits of each of the types of span of management. What is hybrid structure? Explain its suitability? What is” job …
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