Insights Daily Debates: Day – 137 04 February 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “The Existing ban on Sex-selective Abortions should be Removed “ The Hindu 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 …
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 33 04 February 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 …
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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 04 February 2016 Archives MGNAREGA act (High Resolution) Hindu Succession Act (High Resolution) China’s One belt, One road initiative(updated) (High Resolution)
Insights into Editorial: The illusion of equity in the classroom 04 February 2016 Article Link Summary: India is home to 19% of the world’s children. What this means is that India has the world’s largest number of youngsters, which is largely beneficial, especially as compared to countries like China, which has an ageing population. The …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 04 February 2016 Archives Paper 3 Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. IS threat: Maharashtra rolls out deradicalisation plan To face the challenges posed by various home-grown extremists and the global Islamic State (IS) terrorists, Maharashtra state government has rolled out a …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 04 February 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 1) It is said …
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Topic: Dimensions of ethics; Ethics in public administration 10) Differentiate between public service and social service. Should public servants indulge in social service? Discuss. (150 Words) General
Topic: Employment 9) Write a note on the objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and examine the challenges faced in its implementation. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Employment; DBT; Inclusive growth and issues 8) Is there indeed greater livelihood security in the villages 10 years on the implementation of MGNREGA scheme? Wouldn’t direct income support through cash transfers be a better way to reach the goal of the scheme? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education & Human Resources. 7) Do you think the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 has been successful in taking quality education to marginalised communities and reduce class distinctions in society? Suggest ideas to universalise education in India which can sustain …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 6) Discuss the future challenges that India might face in evacuating Indian diaspora from conflict ridden countries. How should India prepare for these challenges? (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 5) In the light of recent events where Governors are accused of misusing their powers, discuss the constitutional proprieties that should guide a Governor’s word and deed. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education & Human Resources. 4) Discuss how local communities and local governments can be instrumental in ensuring delivery of quality education in local schools. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3) The Forest Rights Act (2006) and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (1996) have established a framework for local self-governance in demarcated (or “scheduled”) areas, yet their full implementation is fraught with many challenges. Critically analyse these …
Topic:Issues relating to poverty and hunger; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 2) Discuss the hunger, food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture related Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and examine the ability of India’s ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) and other related schemes in helping India achieve these …
Topic:Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 1) It is said that countries across the world are de-industrialising. What do you understand by de-industrialisation? Why is it happening? Can India buck this trend? Examine. (200 Words) Business Standard
