Insights into Editorial: Sell to Spend 26 January 2016 Article Link Economic slowdown in China and strong job growth but weak wage growth in the US, all suggest that 2016 may not be a great year for the global economy. Indian scenario: Amid this storm, the good news is that India remains the emerging market …
Insights Daily Current Events, 26 January 2016 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral agreements. Rafale pact concluded, but no deal yet on price India and France have signed 14 agreements, including an intergovernmental agreement for the purchase of Rafale fighter jets, nuclear reactors, French railway locomotives and a major commitment to counterterror cooperation. However, the financial …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 26 January 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Happy Republic Day Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) In your opinion, what is the role of society, especially …
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Topic: Challenges of corruption; EThics in public administration 8) “….No one wants to go after the rich and well-connected wrong-doers, which means they get away with even more. If we are to have a strong sustainable growth, this culture of impunity should stop.” As a future civil servant, what vision do you have to fight the …
Topic: Economic growth; Climate change 7) Analyse the implications of extreme weather events on global and Indian economic growth. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Money-laundering and its prevention 6) Discuss the the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations to stop money laundering and steps taken by India on these recommendations. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 5) Has jihadi terrorism emerged as existential threat to Indian society or to the world civilization? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 4) Evaluate the role played by the Indian Election Commission in increasing voter base and voters’ participation in elections. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) France has emerged, steadily since the 1990s, as India’s most trusted international partner. But has this goodwill resulted in economic and strategic benefits to India? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint The Indian Express
Topic:Functioning of the Judiciary 2) “Unrestrained judicial activism in India, unmoored in sound principles, doing a disservice to governance in the country and damaging its economic growth prospects.” Do you agree with statement? Are we witnessing judicial hyper-activism which is harming India? If yes, how to restrain judiciary? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) In your opinion, what is the role of society, especially of the aspirational class, in fighting problems such as pollution in Indian cities? Do you think citizens are contributing their part in cleaning and fighting pollution in our cities? What administrations can do in …
