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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 16 February 2016 Archives Gravitational waves (High Resolution) Maritime challenges and maritime strategy 2015 (High Resolution) Non-Performing Assets(updated) (High Resolution)
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 145 16 February 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Nationalism is Precursor to Fascism “ 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 topic and you may start discussing […]
Insights into Editorial: Plan B for free speech 16 February 2016 Article Link Over the decades, the Indian Supreme Court has developed a rich and robust jurisprudence of free speech and, with a few exceptions, has generally ruled in favour of free speech against repressive measures. This was most recently evidenced in the famous Shreya […]
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 44 15 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 […]
Insights Daily Current Events, 16 February 2016 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Swachh Sarvekshan Survey The results of the Swacch Sarvekshan Survey conducted by the Quality Council of India were recently announced by the centre. The survey […]
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 16 February 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Discuss the significance of reforms in financial management of municipalities. How to ensure financial self-sufficiency and financial accountability in […]
Topic:Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values 7) “An important part of education, particularly higher education, is to learn to ask questions and to develop the capacity for disobedience and reasoned arguments.” Do you agree with this view? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilization; Economic growth 6) The problem of non-performing assets (NPAs) in the Indian banking system is said to be big and might affect economic growth of the country. What are the approaches that RBI and government are adopting to clean the banking system of NPAs? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in biotechnology 5) In recent months T-cell therapy is hailed as revolutionary in treating cancer. Examine why. Also examine how different this therapy is from chemotherapy and radiation therapy. (200 Words) The Hindu Cancer.Gov
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 4) Do you think the existence of Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 is justifiable in a true democracy? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 3) In recent days, the Second Judges case law of 1993 has been in news for various reasons. Discuss the significance of this case for Indian judiciary. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Energy security is a key ingredient of India’s interest in West Asia and it is said that India’s increasingly multidimensional relations with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states buttress these energy security efforts. Discuss the efforts being made by India and the advantages […]
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Discuss the significance of reforms in financial management of municipalities. How to ensure financial self-sufficiency and financial accountability in municipalities for better urban governance? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express