Day: May 7, 2016

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Insights Daily Current Events, 07 May 2016

Insights Daily Current Events, 07 May 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Overseas investors continue to shun oil palm industry A recently released report has indicated that the government’s decision to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in oil …

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 07 May 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 07 May  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Critical changes to geographical features 1) Some farmers in India’s most drought prone regions have managed to fight drought, grow profitable crops and have managed to escape from debt …

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8) “Both Hinduism and Islam have theological strands that confront head-on the problem of violence. They do so, however, in very different ways and generate very different strictures on the legitimacy of violence.” Analyse.

Topic:Ethics in human actions; Dimension of ethics; 8) “Both Hinduism and Islam have theological strands that confront head-on the problem of violence. They do so, however, in very different ways and generate very different strictures on the legitimacy of violence.” Analyse. (200 Words)  EPW

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6) “The government’s plans to strengthen military ties with the U.S. will sound the death knell for India’s foreign policy independence and strategic autonomy.” Critically comment.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 6) “The government’s plans to strengthen military ties with the U.S. will sound the death knell for India’s foreign policy independence and strategic autonomy.” Critically comment. (200 Words) Frontline

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5) Is public funded higher education in a developing country meant to produce thinking citizens or employable youth? Should taxes fund scholarship that has no impact, nor is market friendly, at least, in the short term? Discuss.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education 5) Is public funded higher education in a developing country meant to produce thinking citizens or employable youth? Should taxes fund scholarship that has no impact, nor is market friendly, at least, in the short term? Discuss. (200 Words) EPW

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2) The access to religious institutions and the opportunities to perform rituals were regulated by one’s caste and class position. Did women also face discrimination in performing religious rituals and in gaining entry into religious spaces? How did women confront this discrimination in ancient India? Examine.

Topic: Role of women; Art and culture; Salient features of Indian society 2) The access to religious institutions and the opportunities to perform rituals were regulated by one’s caste and class position. Did women also face discrimination in performing religious rituals and in gaining entry into religious spaces? How did women confront this discrimination in …

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1) Some farmers in India’s most drought prone regions have managed to fight drought, grow profitable crops and have managed to escape from debt trap. Discuss the techniques and methods adopted by these farmers to fight drought and how these methods can be applied in other parts of India that are reeling under drought

Topic: Critical changes to geographical features 1) Some farmers in India’s most drought prone regions have managed to fight drought, grow profitable crops and have managed to escape from debt trap. Discuss the techniques and methods adopted by these farmers to fight drought and how these methods can be applied in other parts of India that are reeling …

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