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Insights Daily Current Events, 12 December 2015 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Southern Zonal Council Andhra Pradesh government is all set to host the 26th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council which will be chaired by the union Home Minister. The meeting will discuss security related issues with the Union […]
Insights into Editorial: Illiberal law, roll it back + MINDMAPS on Current Issues 12 December 2015 With the Supreme Court upholding the constitutional validity of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act 2015—which, among other things, bars illiterate people from contesting Panchayat polls in the state—the stage is set for the passing of similar laws across […]
Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 81 11 December 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 and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts. It is not a […]
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Topic: Probity in Governance 7) Why do you think some civil servants, recruited through a transparent selection process, tend to become corrupt? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; 6) “India needs to become more rational and less superstitious as a society in order to advance.” Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 5) Critically comment on The Supreme Court’s endorsement of the Haryana government’s decision to prescribe educational qualifications for candidates contesting panchayat polls. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Discuss the issues affecting implementation of TAPI pipeline project and, if implemented, its benefits for India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) The data from the Rapid Survey on Children conducted in 2013-14 shows some but patchy progress between 2005-06 and 2013-14 in maternal and child health indicators. Critically examine the causes of poor progress in this regard. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 2) It is said that if India sheds its inhibitions and participates actively in the implementation of China’s One Best One Road initiative, it stands to gain substantially in terms of trade. Critically examine. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Economic and social inequality is a major problem, implicated in poverty, ill health and exploitation. Inequality has increased in many countries since the 1980s and it is also widely seen as unfair. Discuss the causes. (200 Words) EPW
The Big Picture – Court-monitored CBI probes: Is judiciary overstepping its brief? Summary: In a significant remark on judiciary’s intervention in CBI investigations, a parliamentary committee has stated that the Supreme Court and High Courts have started performing the functions of the lowest rung of the criminal justice system taking over the role of a […]