Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 03 May 2016
Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 03 May 2016 Archives Deoxygenation (High Resolution) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and alternative for India (High Resolution)
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Insights Daily Debates, Day – 195:Ban on Diesel Vehicles is Irrational
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 195 03 May 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Ban on Diesel Vehicles is Irrational” 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 discussing the …
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Synopsis: Mains Self Study Test – 15
Insights Mains Self Study 2016- Test 15 You can find Mains self Study Question papers and answer written by aspirants HERE These questions are based on THIS Timetable. Note: Following answers are neither model answers nor proper synopsis. We are trying to provide you information that is not usually found in textbooks. If you have …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 104
Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 104 03 May 2016 Archives Clarifications: Quiz 103, May 2, 2016 Question 1: Past news reports state that “Sikkim is the first state in India to achieve 100 percent sanitation coverage”. According to this PIB release, “Andhra Pradesh is the first state in the country to become Open Defecation Free …
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Insights into Editorial: Divestment: More than just revenue
Insights into Editorial: Divestment: More than just revenue 03 May 2016 Article Link Summary: Divestment in India is a by-product of the economic reforms initiated in 1991. Although the objective of redefining the role of the government versus the market started in 1991 and there was considerable discussion on the role of PSUs, the process …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 03 May 2016
Insights Daily Current Events, 03 May 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. India should send Marine to Italy, U.N. arbitration court rules An Italian marine accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 could return home as an international tribunal asked India and Italy to approach the Supreme …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 03 May 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 03 May 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Why the Himalayan region is experiencing …
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7) What measures are required to be taken to ensure probity in governance? Examine
Topic: Probity in governance 7) What measures are required to be taken to ensure probity in governance? Examine. (150 Words) Reference
6) Discuss the significant contributions made by Indians to the field of mathematics.
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology 6) Discuss the significant contributions made by Indians to the field of mathematics. (200 Words) Livemint
5) What do you understand by divestment? What has been the objective and nature of divestment policy in India? Considering present economic situation, what should be the objectives of divestment policy? Discuss.
Topic: Resource mobilization 5) What do you understand by divestment? What has been the objective and nature of divestment policy in India? Considering present economic situation, what should be the objectives of divestment policy? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
4) Since independence, many governments have been accused of following corrupt practices in defence procurement. Why corruption in defence procurement still persists? How can it be addressed? Examine.
Topic: Prevention of money laundering; Indigenization of technology 4) Since independence, many governments have been accused of following corrupt practices in defence procurement. Why corruption in defence procurement still persists? How can it be addressed? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu Business Standard
3) In the light of protests by powerful communities demanding reservation in jobs, do you think reservation is the only solution to address the concerns of angry protesters? What issues does providing reservation to upper castes give rise to? Critically examine.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3) In the light of protests by powerful communities demanding reservation in jobs, do you think reservation is the only solution to address the concerns of angry protesters? What issues does providing reservation to upper castes give …
2) Do you think the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is fair to India’s national interests? What are its concerns and how they can be addressed? Comment
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 2) Do you think the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is fair to India’s national interests? What are its concerns and how they can be addressed? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
1) Why the Himalayan region is experiencing annual forest fire scourge? What measures are needed to prevent these fires? Discuss.
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Why the Himalayan region is experiencing annual forest fire scourge? What measures are needed to prevent these fires? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu DailyO
