Special Report – India-Indonesia: A Timeless Bond

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 …

Insights Daily Debates, Day – 123: Is Akhand Bharat Needed – Whether as a Cultural or Political Concept?

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

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 …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 14 January 2016

[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 …

ETHICS CASE STUDY: 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.

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 …

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.

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

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 what measures should be taken to address this anomaly? Discuss.

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 …

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 both private and public organizations? Discuss.

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 …