Day: May 16, 2016

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Insights Daily Debates, Day – 202: Section 499 and 500 of IPC must be Repealed

Insights Daily Debates: Day – 202 16 May 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Section 499 and 500 of IPC must be Repealed” Livemint NOTE: Unlike past we will not be giving you topic in question format.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 …

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Insights into Editorial: All you need to know about the new IPR Policy

Insights into Editorial: All you need to know about the new IPR Policy 16 May 2016 Article Link Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently released India’s new National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy. The Policy which is in compliance with WTO’s (World Trade Organisation) agreement on TRIPS (Trade Related aspects of IPRs), aims to sustain entrepreneurship …

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 16 May 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 16 May  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Distribution of key natural resources; Changes in critical geographical features  1) What do you understand by ‘One Straw Revolution’ concept? Discuss some of the methods that help …

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7) Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a staff paper that explains why corruption is bad for economies and suggests ways to eradicate it. Examine if its suggestions hold good for developing economies such as India.

Topic: Challenges of corruption 7) Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a staff paper that explains why corruption is bad for economies and suggests ways to eradicate it. Examine if its suggestions hold good for developing economies such as India. (200 Words) Livemint IMF

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4) In an effort to amend RTI, a key allegation made in the Parliament is that the RTI is being widely misused, especially to blackmail public functionaries. It is also argued that government servants are unable to take decisions objectively for fear of the RTI. Are these arguments valid? If valid, should these arguments be used to amend the RTI law? Critically comment.

Topic: Transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 4) In an effort to amend RTI, a key allegation made in the Parliament is that the RTI is being widely misused, especially to blackmail public functionaries. It is also argued that government servants are unable to take decisions objectively for fear of the RTI. Are these …

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3) In the light of recent controversies, discuss if provision of Article 110(3) of the Indian Constitution needs insertion of any check and balances. Also examine the Supreme Court’s opinion on this Article.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) In the light of recent controversies, discuss if provision of Article 110(3) of the Indian Constitution needs insertion of any check and balances. Also examine the Supreme Court’s opinion on this Article. (200 Words) The …

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2) There has been a growing recognition all over the world that criminal defamation is a powerful tool in the hands of politicians and corporations to stifle and suffocate inconvenient speech. But in India, constitutionality of criminal defamation is upheld by the highest court itself. Critically discuss the justifications given to keep this provision intact in statute book.

Topic: Judiciary – functioning 2) There has been a growing recognition all over the world that criminal defamation is a powerful tool in the hands of politicians and corporations to stifle and suffocate inconvenient speech. But in India, constitutionality of criminal defamation is upheld by the highest court itself. Critically discuss the justifications given to …

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