Insights Revision Plan for Prelims 2016: Test – 34 TIMETABLE 11 July 2016 Questions Based on Day – 39 Syllabus Please Read before you Proceed to Take Today’s Test: Hope you have completed yesterday’s targets and now ready to give this test. Please note that you should not worry about scores in these tests. Questions are mainly …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 241 11 July 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “India should not use Violence to curb Protests in Kashmir”
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 …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 11 July 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Indian Captain Radhika Menon Is First Woman To Get Bravery At Sea Award Captain Radhika Menon, first woman captain of the Indian Merchant Navy will receive IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. …
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[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 …
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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
Topic: Conservation; Environmental pollution 6) Critically evaluate the progress made under the Namami Gange programme. (200 Words) The Indian Express
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 …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) Why do you think in recent days hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan is increasing? What’s India’s role in it? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
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
Topic: Role of civil services in democracy 2) Discuss the challenges of urban policing in India and the role of citizens and police in making cities safe for living. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) It is strongly argued that now is the time for implementation of Uniform Civil Code in India and yet there remain complex issues that first need to be resolved. Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
