October
We will be compiling all our current events Month wise for quick revision of important news that appeared in The Hindu and PIB. In this post we are posting compilations for the months of January and February – 2015. In coming days (within 5 Days) we will post compilations for all remaining months including September […]
Insights Daily Current Events, 01 October 2015 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests India to hold G20 Chair in 2018, Delhi may play host India is set to be the G20 Chair in 2018, and New Delhi could host the prestigious annual G20 summit. […]
Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 26 01 October 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: Emotional intelligence; code of conduct 11) You are working as Block Development Officer. Recently local MLA came to your office to attend a meeting of panchayat members. During the meeting few representatives complain to MLA that you are not listening to their demands related to NRREGA scheme and other housing schemes where they want […]
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 10) “Representative institutions in the villages must be made party to decision-making in the development process, which should go beyond the infrastructure needs of the security personnel.” In the light of developmental activities undertaken by government in naxal affected areas, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) The […]
Topic: Conservation 9) What do you understand by Compensatory Afforestation? Critically comment on the provisions of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilisation; Indian economy – planning 8) Critically discuss the effectiveness of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act 2003 in meeting its objectives. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Minimum Support Prices; Indian economy – issues 7) It is argued that the merger of the commodities market regulator, the Forward Markets Commission (FMC), with the capital market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), is a game-changing mov. Examine why. (150 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Indian economy – Growth 6) At present it is evident that Indian economy is growing at reasonably good rate compared to other emerging economies. Do you think this growth is the result of India’s monetary policy? Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 5) Discuss the difficulties faced by Election Commission in preparing clean electoral rolls. How can it overcome these difficulties using available policies and technologies? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Critically analyse the role, potential and performance of IMF in the present times. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 3) Examine the objectives of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Also examine why its implementation is still lagging behind. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 2) Do you think implementation and true potential of MGNREGA scheme is suffering due to politics at national and local level? Critically comment. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Social empowerment; features of Indian society 1) Recently, governments of Haryana and Rajasthan amended their Panchayat Raj act such that no one can contest elections for the post of sarpanch or member of the panchayat samiti or zilla parishad if they have not passed Class X. Critically discuss the implications of this amendment. (200 Words) The […]