Day: February 24, 2016

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Insights Daily Debates, Day – 151: Whose Win is Good for India – Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?

Insights Daily Debates: Day – 151 24 February 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Whose Win is Good for India – Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?”   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 …

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Insights into Editorial: What Apple versus FBI means for India

Insights into Editorial: What Apple versus FBI means for India 24 February 2016 Article Link The ongoing tussle between FBI and Apple in the US has generated mixed reactions among experts across the world. What happened? It all started when the FBI sought access via a court warrant to the locked iPhone of Syed Rizwan …

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Insights Daily Current Events, 24 February 2016

Insights Daily Current Events, 24 February 2016 Archives   Paper 3 Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Internet by light promises to leave Wi-Fi in the shade French start-up Oledcomm demonstrated the Li-Fi technology at the recently held Mobile World Congress, the …

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 24 February 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 24 February  2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) What do you understand by Aerosol Optical Depth? It is said that the worsening air quality in Indian …

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6) In the light of the Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, critically examine what lessons can India draw from the recent scuffle involving Apple company and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over encryption issue

Topic: Basics of cyber security 6) In the light of the Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, critically examine what lessons can India draw from the recent scuffle involving Apple company and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over encryption issue. (200 Words) The Hindu Business Standard

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4) “We need more than just technical skills in the globalised world we live in. We need skills that help us relate to those who are not like us. We need soft skills, more exposure to global languages as well as critical thinking.” In the light of the statements, discuss the need for encouraging inclusion and study of liberal arts in the Indian higher education system

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources.  4) “We need more than just technical skills in the globalised world we live in. We need skills that help us relate to those who are not like us. We need soft skills, more exposure to global languages as well as …

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3) “Ignoring Pakistan is not an option. It makes little sense to adopt an on-again-off-again strategy that smacks of ad-hocism. It would be prudent not to look upon Pathankot as yet another instance where India’s hopes have been dashed by Pakistan.” Do you agree with this view? Critically comment.

Topic:India and its neighbours 3) “Ignoring Pakistan is not an option. It makes little sense to adopt an on-again-off-again strategy that smacks of ad-hocism. It would be prudent not to look upon Pathankot as yet another instance where India’s hopes have been dashed by Pakistan.” Do you agree with this view? Critically comment. (200 Words) …

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1) What do you understand by Aerosol Optical Depth? It is said that the worsening air quality in Indian cities is already affecting the lives of the very young and the elderly, and reducing labour productivity. What urgent and long-term measures do you suggest to improve the air quality in Indian cities?

Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) What do you understand by Aerosol Optical Depth? It is said that the worsening air quality in Indian cities is already affecting the lives of the very young and the elderly, and reducing labour productivity. What urgent and long-term measures do you suggest to improve the air quality in …

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