Insights into Editorial: Ending impunity under AFSPA

Insights into Editorial: Ending impunity under AFSPA 11 July 2016 The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the armed forces cannot escape investigation for excesses in the course of the discharge of their duty even in “disturbed areas”. This was observed by the court while hearing petitions demanding an inquiry into 1,528 deaths in …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 11 July 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 11 July  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: Salient features of Indian society 1) It is strongly argued that now is the time for implementation of Uniform Civil Code …

7) In disturbed regions, where security concern is serious and the government has given special powers to security forces to act with impunity, do you think non-violation of human rights is more important than securing the nation? Critically comment.

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 7) In disturbed regions, where security concern is serious and the government has given special powers to security forces to act with impunity, do you think non-violation of human rights is more important than securing the nation? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu

5) It is said that the Government of NCT of Delhi Act of 1991 which was enacted by Parliament in pursuance of the new Article 239 AA (7) has sown the seeds of conflict of jurisdictions between Delhi and the Union government. Examine why

Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 5) It is said that the Government of NCT of Delhi Act of 1991 which was enacted by Parliament in pursuance of the new Article 239 …

3) Do you think ASEAN will help resolve the South China Sea dispute? In the light of upcoming verdict on South China Sea dispute by the International Court of Arbitration at the Hague, critically comment.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3) Do you think ASEAN will help resolve the South China Sea dispute? In the light of upcoming verdict on South China Sea dispute by the International Court of Arbitration at the Hague, critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu