Insights Daily Debates: Day – 144 15 February 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Peaceful Anti-National Slogans by Students in University Campuses can Threaten the Republic of India” Business Standard 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 …
Insights into Editorial: Sex determination – Answer this 15 February 2016 Article Link Union Woman and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi recently suggested that child sex determination during pregnancy be made compulsory, the gender of the child registered right from that moment, and the birth be tracked. Doing so, according to her, would check female …
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Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 43 14 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, 15 February 2016 Archives Meteorites (High Resolution) Child Sex Ratio and PCPNDT act (High Resolution) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (High Resolution)
Insights Daily Current Events, 15 February 2016 Archives Paper 1 Topic: geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Antarctica influencing weather in tropics Scientists at the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement West Antarctic Radiation Experiment (AWARE) project are …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 15 February 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars 1) Examine the relationship between the Great Depression …
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Topic:Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values 9) Is nationalism a value? In your opinion, does dissent and anti – India opinions amount to anti-national activities? Should such non-violent expressions be freely allowed to take place in educational institutions? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 8) LIGO-India was one of the mega science projects to be taken up during the 12th Plan period. It has been awaiting the government’s formal nod since then. Discuss how will this project help India if it becomes reality. (200 Words) …
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas 7) Discuss the highlights of the Indian Maritime Security Strategy (IMSS) that was released in October 2015. (200 Words) IDSA Livemint
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) Is prioritizing the reduction of inequality a sensible policy goal for India at present or should it focus more on achieving a high sustainable rate of GDP growth? Substantiate. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Awareness in robotics; Employment 5) Prominent scientists have warned that the artificial intelligence (AI) could leave half of the world unemployed and eventually lead to the end of human race. Why do they think so? Examine. (200 Words) The Guardian BBC
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 4) “The attempt to improve higher education must begin with primary schools.” Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic:Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Critically evaluate the objectives and implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 2) Discuss the important recommendations of the Justice J.S. Verma Committee on women safety and empowerment. Examine if the recommendations of this report are implemented properly would they increase women’s inclusion in the development. (200 Words) The Hindu PRS
Topic:History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars 1) Examine the relationship between the Great Depression and the World War II. (200 Words) Livemint (just a passing mention) Forbes
