Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 13 January 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 13 January 2016 Archives Ganga Pollution Issue (High Resolution) ITBP Force (High Resolution)
Day: January 13, 2016
Insights Daily Debates, Day – 122: Is India Really a Soft Power?
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 123 13 January 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Is India Really a Soft Power?” 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 …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 11
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 11 13 January 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . 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 relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 13 January 2016
Insights Daily Current Events, 13 January 2016 Archives Paper 3 Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Start Up India schemes to finally take off The government is all set to form an overarching supervisory body with about ten members to oversee the allocation of funds under the Self-Employment and Talent …
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Insights into Editorial: Balancing Fairness and Efficiency
Insights into Editorial: Balancing Fairness and Efficiency 13 January 2016 Article Link One common criticism of economics is that it focuses too much on efficiency, and not enough on things like equality, fairness and the welfare of future generations. Many economic issues involve conflict between efficiency and fairness. For example, free trade is widely believed …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 January 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 January 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues 1) “Cultural norms and conspicuous consumption may be partly responsible for India’s malnutrition problem.” Analyse. …
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ETHICS CASE STUDY: You are the Sarpanch of a Panchayat. There is a primary school run by the government in your area. Midday meals are provided to children attending the school.
Topic:Ethics in human actions; Ethical concerns and dilemma 7) You are the Sarpanch of a Panchayat. There is a primary school run by the government in your area. Midday meals are provided to children attending the school. The headmaster has now appointed a new cook in the school to prepare the meals. However, when it is …
6) Information and communication technology (ICT) has been shown to be a powerful facilitator for meeting the Millennium Development Goals. In this regard, it is argued that a fibre optic network is a “durable” solution to increase internet connectivity across country. What challenges the government should address to provide national optic fibre network and what are its benefits? Examine.
Topic:Inclusive growth; Awareness in IT; Infrastructure 6) Information and communication technology (ICT) has been shown to be a powerful facilitator for meeting the Millennium Development Goals. In this regard, it is argued that a fibre optic network is a “durable” solution to increase internet connectivity across country. What challenges the government should address to provide national …
5) Recently the union government announced the contours of new defence procurement procedure (DPP). Discuss its highlights, how it is different from DPP-2013 and examine if it compliments the Make in India initiative.
Topic: Idigenization of technology and developing new technology 5) Recently the union government announced the contours of new defence procurement procedure (DPP). Discuss its highlights, how it is different from DPP-2013 and examine if it compliments the Make in India initiative. (200 Words) Business Standard The Hindu The Indian Express
4) What are the important issues that you think must be addressed by the government to promote good governance in India? Analyse.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, 4) What are the important issues that you think must be addressed by the government to promote good governance in India? Analyse. (200 Words) Business Standard
3) Why was the Mudra Yojana launched despite the presence of similar schemes? How different is this scheme? Critically examine
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Why was the Mudra Yojana launched despite the presence of similar schemes? How different is this scheme? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
2) Are weaker anti-corruption institutions to blame for corruption in India? In your opinion, what needs to be done to strengthen anti-corruption systems and processes? Discuss.
Topic: Transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 2) Are weaker anti-corruption institutions to blame for corruption in India? In your opinion, what needs to be done to strengthen anti-corruption systems and processes? Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express
1) “Cultural norms and conspicuous consumption may be partly responsible for India’s malnutrition problem.” Analyse.
Topic: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues 1) “Cultural norms and conspicuous consumption may be partly responsible for India’s malnutrition problem.” Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
