The Big Picture – GST Bill: Why is it still not passed? Summary: The first half of budget session of the Parliament has concluded. However, the much awaited legislation to usher in the Goods and Services Tax, which is expected to transform India’s tax structure, remains struck in the parliament. The bill hangs fire mainly …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 168 22 March 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” ‘Rediscovery’ of Ambedkar – It’s Vote bank 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 you may …
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 18 March 2016 Archives Cream skimming by foreign banks (High Resolution) Mahila samakhya program (High Resolution) Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal (High Resolution)
Insights into Editorial: Why some states could delay real estate regulator Bill 22 March 2016 Article Link The Real Estate Regulation Bill is expected to trigger a Centre-state clash as some states, including Maharashtra, Haryana and West Bengal, already have similar rules in place. Background: The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013 was passed …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 22 March 2016 Archives Paper 2 Topic: e-governance. Rajasthan celebrates first IT Day, launches connectivity network Rajasthan recently (21st May) celebrated its first IT day. The first IT Day was based on the theme ‘Promotion of IT Start-ups’, in line with the State’s focus on empowering start-ups. RajNET: On the …
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SYNOPSIS: Insights Secure Q&A March 21, 2016 Archives This is a new feature. As feedback from our side on your answers is missing, we thought of providing detailed synopsis of important Secure questions on daily basis so that you could revise our synopsis and compare it with your answers. We intend to post synopsis of Secure …
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Self Motivation and Success Raju Mishra, IAS (CSE-2014) How to motivate oneself during this long , arduous preparation? I have often received mails regarding the same and Vinay Sir had asked me to write short posts on motivation so here it is. I do agree with a lot of people that motivation is that fire …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 22 March 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:- Role of women; Social empowerment 1) It is argued that the practice of Talaq and Halala in India is unconstitutional and violates human rights of women. Do you …
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Topic:Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7) “Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer, who defies society, is a much more courageous man than a politician who defies government.” Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; Conservation 6) It is said that short-sighted political tactics and agricultural inefficiencies are worsening the water crisis in India. Do you agree? What are the other causes of this crisis? Discuss. . (200 Words) Livemint Business Standard
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 5) Do you think the Commonwealth is relevant today? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) It is said that there is need for India to upgrade its relationship with Saudi Arabia considering its national and regional interests. How can both countries elevate their relations? What challenges does India face in this regard? Analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3) Critically comment on the agreement that the European Union (EU) has struck with Turkey to stem the flow of thousands of mostly Syrian migrants and refugees on to its shores. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 2) What are the natural strategic advantages that India has in Nepal? Do you think a rising China and the anti-India resentments of Kathmandu’s hill elite have the potential to neutralise these advantages? Critically analyse. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic:- Role of women; Social empowerment 1) It is argued that the practice of Talaq and Halala in India is unconstitutional and violates human rights of women. Do you agree? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
