Insights Daily Debates, Day – 160: Indian armed forces are ill-equipped to wage two front war – India should buy more arms from outside

Insights Daily Debates: Day – 160 10 March 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Indian armed forces are ill-equipped to wage two front war: Hence, India should buy more arms from outside”  The Hindu NOTE: Unlike past we will not be giving you topic in question format. We observed that it turned out to be another Q & …

Insights Daily Current Events, 10 March 2016

Insights Daily Current Events, 10 March 2016 Archives   Paper 2 Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Opposition sees amendment through in Rajya Sabha, again The opposition has successfully moved amendment to the “Motion of Thanks” to the President for his …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 10 March 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 10 March  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women and women’s organization 1) Countries like USA and Israel are opening all combat roles to women. Discuss the status of women in Indian defence forces and need …

7) Recently, the Union government announced creation of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). Discuss its objectives and comment on India’s disinvestment policy.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.  7) Recently, the Union government announced creation of  the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). Discuss its objectives and  comment on India’s disinvestment policy. (200 Words) Business Standard

5) What do you understand by Compulsory licensing? What is its importance in countries like India? Also examine if providing Compulsory licensing to generic pharma companies is in violation of WTO rules.

Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights 5) What do you understand by Compulsory licensing? What is its importance in countries like India? Also examine if providing Compulsory licensing to generic pharma companies is in violation of WTO rules. (200 Words) The Indian Express

3) “For India, a closer relationship with the U.S., Japan, and Australia should not only be seen in defence terms — it could help secure its energy supplies.” Discuss

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) “For India, a closer relationship with the U.S., Japan, and Australia should not only be seen in defence terms — it could help secure its energy supplies.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu