Day: June 22, 2016

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Insights into Editorial: FDI liberalization is one part of the puzzle

Insights into Editorial: FDI liberalization is one part of the puzzle Article Link 22 June 2016 The government has unveiled another round of economic policy reforms by liberalising the foreign direct investment norms in nine key sectors ranging from defence to aviation, pharmaceuticals to retail trade. This is the second such easing of norms since …

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 22 June 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 22 June  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. PRELIMS REVISION PROGRAM TIMETABLE (CLICK HERE) Prelims Revision Tests General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) What are the challenges faced by urban local bodies in delivering potable water for all? Discuss various solutions …

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8) It is said that international development aid is based on the Robin Hood principle: take from the rich and give to the poor. Looking at its consequences, do you think this form of aid is ethical? Critically comment.

Topic:Ethical issues in international relations and funding 8) It is said that international development aid is based on the Robin Hood principle: take from the rich and give to the poor. Looking at its consequences, do you think this form of aid is ethical? Critically comment. (150 Words) Livemint

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6) “India’s FDI inflows are healthy and it is among the top 10 destinations in the world, but these investments are still small compared to the economy and in the global scheme of things.” Analyse.

Topic:   Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.   6) “India’s FDI inflows are healthy and it is among the top 10 destinations in the world, but these investments are still small compared to the economy and in the global scheme of things.” Analyse. (200 …

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5) Recently the union government raised the FDI limit for airlines (including regional operators for whom FDI of 49 per cent was only allowed last November) to 100 per cent, with automatic approvals for foreign ownership up to 49 per cent. Critically examine the implications of this move to various stakeholders.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.   5) Recently the union government raised the FDI limit for airlines (including regional operators for whom FDI of 49 per cent was only allowed last November) to 100 per cent, with automatic approvals for foreign ownership up to …

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3) In the light of the Constituent Assembly debates and recent debates on the relevance of Rajya Sabha, critically comment what role the Rajya Sabha needs to play in the Indian body politic today.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 3) In the light of the Constituent Assembly debates and recent debates on the relevance of Rajya Sabha, critically comment what role the Rajya Sabha needs to play in the Indian body politic today. (200 Words) The …

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2) The P.J. Nayak committee, constituted by the RBI, came to a quick conclusion in its report that the problem at PSBs was fundamentally one of governance. Looking at the present bad loan crisis, do you agree with this conclusion? In your opinion, how can government solve present crisis in the Indian banking sector? Critically discuss

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 2) The P.J. Nayak committee, constituted by the RBI, came to a quick conclusion in its report that the problem at PSBs was fundamentally one of governance. Looking at the present bad loan crisis, do you agree with this conclusion? In your opinion, how can government solve present crisis …

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