Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 08 March 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 08 March 2016 Archives Inequality in India (High Resolution) Diabetes in India (High Resolution)
Day: March 8, 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 07 March 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 07 March 2016 Archives Aadhaar Legislation (High Resolution) State of elderly in India (High Resolution) White-Fi (High Resolution)
Insights Daily Debates, Day – 158: Withdrawing EPF Tax is a Grave Mistake
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 158 08 March 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Withdrawing EPF Tax is a Grave Mistake” 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 …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 65
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 65 08 March 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 test …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 64
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 64 07 March 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 test …
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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 06 March 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 06 March 2016 Archives Petroleum Industry in India (High Resolution) Textile Industry in India (High Resolution)
The Big Picture: Union Budget – Arun Jaitley’s roadmap
The Big Picture: Union Budget – Arun Jaitley’s roadmap Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently presented his 3rd budget amidst mixed response. While the focus is on agriculture and rural development, he also laid emphasis on infrastructure and public investment in it to kick start the flagging economy. Though the GDP growth rate has been pegged …
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The Big Picture – Thrust on Agriculture and Rural Economy: Is it a game changer?
The Big Picture – Thrust on Agriculture and Rural Economy: Is it a game changer? It has now been agreed upon by almost everyone that the recent budget has a distinct tilt towards agriculture, farm sector and rural economy. It is being argued that this tilt is due to the impression or rather criticism against …
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Insights into Editorial: Oil Slip
Insights into Editorial: Oil Slip 08 March 2016 Article Link Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has rightly affirmed fiscal rectitude and addressed the challenge of growth and rural distress in the recent Budget. However, analysts feel that the 2016 Budget has failed to lay out a clear roadmap for the petroleum industry, which is already in …
Insights Daily Current Events, 08 March 2016
Insights Daily Current Events, 08 March 2016 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States. “Mahila e-Haat”, an online marketing platform for women launched The government has launched “Mahila e-Haat”, an online marketing platform for women. What is it? Mahila E-Haat is an initiative for …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 08 March 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 08 March 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) The Constitution (108th) Amendment Bill to reserve for women one-third of seats in Parliament and the State legislatures is still pending in …
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9) Recently, the U.S. government has proposed a financial assistance package of $859.8 million for Pakistan, including $265 million for military hardware. What are the ethical issues arising out of this financial assistance to Pakistan, especially from India’s perspective? Critically examine.
Topic: Ethical issues in international relations and funding; 9) Recently, the U.S. government has proposed a financial assistance package of $859.8 million for Pakistan, including $265 million for military hardware. What are the ethical issues arising out of this financial assistance to Pakistan, especially from India’s perspective? Critically examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
8) In recent months, few states in India have announced new start-up and incubation policies. Examine the objectives, design and benefits of these policies.
Topic: Achievements of Indians in S&T; Indigenisation of technology 8) In recent months, few states in India have announced new start-up and incubation policies. Examine the objectives, design and benefits of these policies. (200 Words) Business Standard
7) The decision to make a proportion of employee provident fund (EPF) withdrawals taxable in the recent Union budget is hailed as forward looking. Examine the merits and demerits of this decision.
Topic: Resource mobilization 7) The decision to make a proportion of employee provident fund (EPF) withdrawals taxable in the recent Union budget is hailed as forward looking. Examine the merits and demerits of this decision. (200 Words) Business Standard
6) How will equal economic opportunities for women help economic growth? Analyse, especially in the context of South Asian countries with special reference to India
Topic: Economic growth; Employment 6) How will equal economic opportunities for women help economic growth? Analyse, especially in the context of South Asian countries with special reference to India. (200 Words) Livemint
5) Is Aadhaar legislation needed? Substantiate.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 5) Is Aadhaar legislation needed? Substantiate. (200 Words) Livemint
4) Recently, the President of India said that the IPC, 1860, requires a thorough revision to meet the needs of the 21st century. On contemporary relevance or modernity, what substantial changes does the IPC need? Critically examine.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 4) Recently, the President of India said that the IPC, 1860, requires a thorough revision to meet the needs of the 21st century. On contemporary relevance or modernity, what substantial changes does the IPC need? Critically examine. (200 …
3) Diabetes has emerged as a serious disease burden for India over the past two decades. What are its health, economic and social implications.
Topic: Effect of globalisation on Indian society; Population and related issues 3) Diabetes has emerged as a serious disease burden for India over the past two decades. What are its health, economic and social implications. (200 Words) The Hindu
2) Society as well as the police leadership have accepted that women in the police have a significant role. What are the common problems faced by women in uniform in India? How can government make police force more gender-friendly? Why is it necessary? Discuss
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 2) Society as well as the police leadership have accepted that women in the police have a significant role. What are the common problems faced by women in uniform in India? How can government make police force more gender-friendly? Why is it necessary? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
1) The Constitution (108th) Amendment Bill to reserve for women one-third of seats in Parliament and the State legislatures is still pending in Lok Sabha. Why is there opposition to passing this Bill? Why is it important to pass this Bill? Discuss.
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) The Constitution (108th) Amendment Bill to reserve for women one-third of seats in Parliament and the State legislatures is still pending in Lok Sabha. Why is there opposition to passing this Bill? Why is it important to pass this Bill? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express The …
