Insights Daily Current Events, 25 March 2016

Insights Daily Current Events, 25 March 2016 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Bill introduced in US Congress to help India join APEC Few influential American lawmakers have introduced a legislation asking the Obama administration to help India join the APEC forum, saying an economically prosperous India benefits …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 25 March 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 25 March  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:- Socialism; World history 1) Why did relations between Cuba and USA strain in 1950s and 60s? To which factors you owe recent normalization of relations between these two …

6) In October 2014 the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame guidelines for the protection of ‘Good Samaritans’, or helpful bystanders, and a Standard Operating Procedure to make them work. What was the intention behind this directive? Is there a need for statutory backing to these guidelines? Also discuss the significance of such a law, especially for India.

Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 6) In October 2014 the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame guidelines for the protection of ‘Good Samaritans’, or helpful bystanders, and a Standard Operating Procedure to make them work. What was the intention behind this directive? Is there a need for …

4) “For India, nuclear security is not a new objective, but has always been a priority along with nuclear safety.” Differentiate between nuclear security and safety. To ensure both, what measures has India taken both domestically and internationally? Examine.

Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests;  4) “For India, nuclear security is not a new objective, but has always been a priority along with nuclear safety.” Differentiate between nuclear security and safety. To ensure both, what measures has India taken both domestically and internationally? Examine. (200 Words) The …

2) “In any case, as it reinforces its European flank through the powerful attraction of the OBOR initiative, China’s grand strategy of cooperative dominance over Eurasia faces its toughest test in Asia.” Discuss why and how China is building its influence in the Eurasian region but facing hurdles in the Asia Pacific region.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) “In any case, as it reinforces its European flank through the powerful attraction of the OBOR initiative, China’s grand strategy of cooperative dominance over Eurasia faces its toughest test in Asia.” Discuss why and how China is building its influence in …