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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 28 December 2015 Archives India – UAE Relations (High Resolution) Genetic Modifications in Crops (High Resolution) Price Stabilization Fund Scheme (High Resolution)
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 110 28 December 2015 Archives Today’s Topic “What Constitutes Higher Education Reforms in India?” NOTE: Unlike past we will not be giving you topic in question format. We observed that it turned out to be another Q & A session. We will just mention the topic and you may start discussing […]
The Big Picture – Challenges for ‘Make in India’ Archives Summary: The government launched “Make In India” initiative which aims at promoting India as an investment destination and to establish India as a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. The initiative aims to provide favorable environment to the business community so that they […]
The Big Picture – Juvenile Justice Bill Archives Summary: Juvenile Justice Bill has been a subject of raging debate across the country and in the parliament as well. The bill has received mixed reactions. Some sections suggest that the bill violates the basic tenets of child rights while others suggest that this is the need […]
Insights into Editorial: Neuroscience and the Juvenile Legislation 28 December 2015 Article Link The Rajya Sabha, last week, cleared the Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Bill that allows juveniles between ages 16 and 18 years who are charged with heinous offences to be tried as adults. The popular outcry to reduce the age of criminal responsibility […]
Insights Daily Current Events, 28 December 2015 Archives Topic: Social issues (Prelims) Alathur to become first organic block panchayat Alathur is all set to become the first block panchayat in Kerala to achieve self-sufficiency in production and consumption of organically grown vegetables. Details: The block panchayat has begun a novel initiative in this regard with the […]
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 28 December 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Critically analyse if the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill of 2015 addresses the major concerns of flat/home buyers. (200 Words) Business Standard General […]
Topic: Dimensions of ethics; 9) Differentiate between the following (200 Words) (i) Law and ethics (ii) Ethical management and management of ethics (iii) Discrimination and preferential treatment (iv) Personal Ethics and Professional Ethics General
Topic: Conservation; Paper – 2 Pressure groups 8) Like in the West, is there a possibility for interest groups to form a political party advocating environmental rights and conservation in India? If yes, what should be its nature and objectives? Analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Awareness in biotechnology 7) What do you understand by cloning? Explain the technology involved and examine ethical issues that cloning gives rise to. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers 6) Recently Google announced multiple India-specific projects – “Project Loon”, “Tap to translate”, “Offline mapping” and “Asus Chromebit”. Will these projects have a transformational and disruptive influence on India? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Indian economy – growth and development; Liberalization 5) If early 1990s heralded business and economic reforms, the early 2000s were crucial in bringing trade, tax and fiscal reforms in India. Critically examine. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 4) It is said that IT sector in India is vulnerable to some of US policies vis a vis this sector. Examine why. Also discuss what measures can India take in this regard. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) Examine how direct benefits transfer (DBT) can help in implementing universal health insurance and similar schemes for vulnerable sections of population in India. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Quasi judicial bodies; Regulatory bodies 2) “The first 15 years of this century in India will be known as the period that witnessed the advent of sectoral regulators. ” DIscuss. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Critically analyse if the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill of 2015 addresses the major concerns of flat/home buyers. (200 Words) Business Standard
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 26 December 2015 Archives India – Nepal Crisis (High Resolution) Wetlands in India (High Resolution) Nairobi Agreement (WTO) (High Resolution)