Day: October 23, 2015

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Insights into Editorial: Replacing Food with Cash

Insights into Editorial: Replacing Food with Cash 23 October 2015 The central government gazetted the Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy Rules on 21 August 2015. With this, it appears that the current government is deeply committed to substitute subsidised wheat and rice supplied through the public distribution system (PDS) with direct cash transfers into bank …

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 23 October 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 23 October  2015 Archives – Secure 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 mode‘.  Click on …

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7) Examine the difference between emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient. In your opinion, to succeed as a better administrator, which one you need most? Substantiate.

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7) Examine the difference between emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient.  In your opinion, to succeed as a better administrator, which one you need most? Substantiate. (200 Words) Forbes Reference

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5) Do you think the fundamental premise of Facebook’s Free Basics initiative—that the promise of universal access to the Internet is sufficient to override concerns of Net neutrality advocates – is valid? Critically examine.

Topic: Fundamental Rights 5) Do you think the fundamental premise of Facebook’s Free Basics initiative—that the promise of universal access to the Internet is sufficient to override concerns of Net neutrality advocates – is valid? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint

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3) “American readiness to offer aid has bred dependence and hubris. The U.S. has ended up as an enabler of Pakistan’s dysfunction by reinforcing the belief of its elite that it is too important to fail or be neglected.” Elaborate.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) “American readiness to offer aid has bred dependence and hubris. The U.S. has ended up as an enabler of Pakistan’s dysfunction by reinforcing the belief of its elite that it is too important to fail or be neglected.” Elaborate. (200 …

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