Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 18 February 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 18 February 2016 Archives India-Latin America relations (High Resolution) T-cell Therapy (High Resolution)
Day: February 18, 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 17 February 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 17 February 2016 Archives Anti-Sedition laws in India (High Resolution) Companies act and whistle blower policy (High Resolution)
Insights Daily Debates, Day – 147: Government Should Cut Subsidy to Students Indulging in Politics
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 147 18 February 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Government Should Cut Subsidy to Students Indulging in Politics” 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 …
Insights into Editorial: Education key to quality public representation
Insights into Editorial: Education key to quality public representation 18 February 2016 Article Link Many believe that while acceptability of democracy continues to be unquestionable, there is enough empirical evidence suggesting that efficacy of democratic governance has always remained doubtful. Poor functional ability of the elected representatives is the main reason behind this. The question …
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India’s World – Importance of the TPP deal
India’s World – Importance of the TPP deal Summary: The Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP is one of the biggest trade deals in history. It was signed in February in New Zealand by 12 Pacific Rim countries. The TPP involves 12 nations (the US, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 18 February 2016
Insights Daily Current Events, 18 February 2016 Archives Paper 3 Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology. Govt. clears proposal for gravitational wave detector In a major boost to Indian science research, the Union cabinet has approved a proposal to establish …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 46
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 46 17 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 Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 February 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 February 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Social empowerment 1) In India, discrimination against Dalits is rising despite stronger laws. In your opinion, to end this discrimination, mainly whose attitude should …
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7) Do you think anti – corruption legislations, civic mobilization and vigilant enforcement can end corruption in India? Critically comment
Topic:Challenges of corruption 7) Do you think anti – corruption legislations, civic mobilization and vigilant enforcement can end corruption in India? Critically comment. (150 Words) Livemint
6) It is found that slashing fertilizer subsidy altogether could save the government over Rs 1 lakh crore a year. Is it possible to remove fertilizer subsidy completely? Should it be removed? Critically examine
Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies 6) It is found that slashing fertilizer subsidy altogether could save the government over Rs 1 lakh crore a year. Is it possible to remove fertilizer subsidy completely? Should it be removed? Critically examine. (200 Words) Business Standard
5) Recently, forest rights of tribals over their traditional lands in Ghatbarra village of Surguja district were taken away by the Chhattisgarh government to facilitate coal mining there. Do you support this policy? In the light of provisions of Forest Rights Act, critically comment.
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 5) Recently, forest rights of tribals over their traditional lands in Ghatbarra village of Surguja district were taken away by the Chhattisgarh government to facilitate coal mining there. Do you support this policy? In the light of provisions of Forest …
4) Last year, the Supreme Court’s described India’s drug pricing policy as irrational and unreasonable. Discuss why.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) Last year, the Supreme Court’s described India’s drug pricing policy as irrational and unreasonable. Discuss why. (200 Words) Livemint
3) Whenever Nepal’s domestic politics gets polarised, India gets blamed for interfering in Nepal’s internal affairs and anti-Indianism rises. Does India deserve this treatment by Nepal’s leadership and public? How should India restore goodwill with Nepal? Critically comment.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 3) Whenever Nepal’s domestic politics gets polarised, India gets blamed for interfering in Nepal’s internal affairs and anti-Indianism rises. Does India deserve this treatment by Nepal’s leadership and public? How should India restore goodwill with Nepal? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
2) The union government is trying to revive Sanskrit through certain policies. Also there is vocal support to revive Sanskrit to preserve ancient culture and wisdom. Do you support government’s intervention in this regard? Does Sanskrit needs preservation? Critically examine.
Topic: Art and culture 2) The union government is trying to revive Sanskrit through certain policies. Also there is vocal support to revive Sanskrit to preserve ancient culture and wisdom. Do you support government’s intervention in this regard? Does Sanskrit needs preservation? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
1) In India, discrimination against Dalits is rising despite stronger laws. In your opinion, to end this discrimination, mainly whose attitude should change and why? Critically comment.
Topic: Social empowerment 1) In India, discrimination against Dalits is rising despite stronger laws. In your opinion, to end this discrimination, mainly whose attitude should change and why? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
