Insights Revision Plan for Prelims 2016: Test – 36 TIMETABLE 13 July 2016 Questions Based on Day – 42 Syllabus NOTE: Till 14th we will post only CSAT Questions 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 …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 243 13 July 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “A War Can Settle South China Sea Crisis”
Insights into Editorial: Inflation targeting and credibility 13 July 2016 The government, through Finance Bill 2016, amended the RBI Act. The act clipped the central bank governor’s powers to set monetary policy. The amendment removed the governor’s powers to singularly set monetary policy vesting them in a six-member Monetary Policy Committee. The process of setting …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 13 June 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. BSE unveils online system for Sovereign gold bond BSE has unveiled an online bidding platform for sovereign gold bonds and begun conducting mock bidding sessions on …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 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; Social empowerment 1) It is argued that implementation of uniform civil code in India should be a …
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Topic: Ethical issues in international relations 9) In the light of Chilcot report, critically examine what lessons should governments around the world learn in international relations. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Resource mobilization; Conservation; Environmental pollution 8) How effective would an additional green tax or cess be in furthering environmental protection in India? Critically analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 7) By far the biggest reform of 1991 was industrial delicensing. Did this reform unleash the industrial sector in a big way? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Resource mobilization; Health issues (Paper – 2) 6) Recently Kerala government introduced ‘fat tax’ on certain calorie-rich food items such as pizzas, doughnuts and pasta. What is the objective of this tax? Critically comment on the purpose of this tax. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 5) “Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin offers far more interesting applications in the field of governance.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 4) Post Brexit referendum in Britain, it is said that the European Union is on the verge of disintegration. To prevent collapse, what exceptional measures should European leaders take? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Should India compete with China to gain upper hand in Africa? What kind of relationship should India build with African countries? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Women empowerment; Urbanization – problems and remedies 2) There is increasing concern about women’s safety in cities over the past few years. How can technology be used to ensure safety of women in cities? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 1) It is argued that implementation of uniform civil code in India should be a gradual process and should not be imposed suddenly. Analyse why. (200 Words) The Hindu
