Special Report – India-Indonesia: A Timeless Bond Summary: Vice-president Hamid Ansari recently visited Indonesia. He termed this visit as- An old and deep friendship to be renewed. The visit was about taking the relationship forward – the political aspects, business links and the inherent human warmth. The closest distance between India and Indonesia is about …
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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 14 January 2016 Archives Bharat Stages (High Resolution) Crop Insurance & Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (High Resolution) MUDRA Bank (High Resolution)
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 122 13 January 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Is Akhand Bharat Needed – Whether as a Cultural or Political Concept?” 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 …
Insights Daily Current Events, 14 January 2016 Archives Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Sugar cess ceiling hiked to Rs 200/qtl after President nod to Bill President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the Sugar Cess (Amendment) Bill, 2015, raising the ceiling of …
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Insights into Editorial: What works for Women at Work 14 January 2016 Article Link In an attempt to arrest the declining rates of female work participation, the Union Government recently came out with a slew of measures including the increase maternity leave. Under the new rules, maternity leave has been increased from the current 12 …
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Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 12 14 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 Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 14 January 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) “India stands out in the world because of shockingly low rates of recognised work participation by women (around …
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Topic:Ethics in human actions; Ethical concerns and dilemma 6) A private company is known for its efficiency, transparency and employee welfare. The company though owned by a private individual has a cooperative character where employees feel a sense of ownership. The company employs nearly 700 personnel and they have voluntarily decided not to form union. One …
Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance 5) In recent years many internet based start-ups have come up in food technology sector. Critically analyse their business model and their impact on the food sector. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Agriculture issues 4) Recently, two noted personalities authored a booklet named the Sarthak Krishi Yojana suggesting government various measures to revive agriculture in India. Discuss the recommendations made in the booklet. (200 Words) Reference The Indian Express
Topic:Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Discuss the objectives and design of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and examine how will this scheme benefit farmers. (200 Words) The Hindu Business Standard Livemint
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) A recent World Bank report has found that rather than the poor, the more affluent sections have garnered a disproportionate share of the benefits of rapid digital expansion. Why do you think this has happened and …
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) “India stands out in the world because of shockingly low rates of recognised work participation by women (around 24 per cent) that have even declined over the past decade.” Critically examine the causes for this low rate. What measures should government take to increase work participation by women in …
