3) Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience Winter and Summer Solstice in different times than that of the Northern Hemisphere? Also explain why do the poles experience about six months day and six months night? What happens to these two phenomena if earth stops rotating? (200 Words)

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 31 October 2015

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3) In 2009, the government launched the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan to bolster secondary education in the country. Critically evaluate the performance of this scheme.

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2) “Independence of the judiciary is not the issue in the current stand-off; it is control over appointments.” In the light of recent NJAC judgement by the Supreme Court, critically comment on the statement.

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1) Chinghi, a traditional, indigenous haircare lotion derived from wild plants, which has been used as a beauty aid for generations by women of Meitei community is losing its popularity among the community, particularly in the Imphal valley. It is being observed in India that such traditional practices are under threat by various factors. Critically analyse why.

Topic: Art and Culture; Effect of globalisation of Indian society 1) Chinghi, a traditional, indigenous haircare lotion derived from wild plants, which has been used as a beauty aid for generations by women of Meitei community is losing its popularity among the community, particularly in the Imphal valley. It is being observed in India that such …

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Insights Daily Current Events, 30 October 2015

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 30 October 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 30 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 …