Day: July 15, 2016

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Insights into Editorial: Beijing in choppy waters

Insights into Editorial: Beijing in choppy waters 15 July 2016 China’s maritime claims, its reclamation projects and its attempts to control South China Sea were rendered illegal recently by the UN international court of arbitration. In a historic ruling, the Tribunal said China had no legal basis for its famed ‘Nine-Dash Line’; that it had …

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Insights Daily Current Events, 15 July 2016

    Insights Daily Current Events, 15 July 2016   Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Income Declaration Scheme extended to September 2017   The Centre has announced an extension of a deadline under the Income Declaration Scheme, aimed at bringing undeclared income …

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 15 July 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 15 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: Poverty and developmental issues 1) A paper published in the journal Science, suggests it is possible to gradually and successfully bring individuals …

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7) The use of non-lethal weapons such as pellet guns on protesting mobs has given rise to moral and legal questions. What are they? Do you personally believe using such weapons? Comment.

Topic: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 7) The use of non-lethal weapons such as pellet guns on protesting mobs has given rise to moral and legal questions. What are they? Do you personally believe using such weapons? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint The Hindu

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5) Is it time for India to add more fundamental duties to existing ones in its Constitution for citizens to abide? Discuss what are these duties and why they should be included.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure 5) Is it time for India to add more fundamental duties to existing ones in its Constitution for citizens to abide? Discuss what are these duties and why they should be included. (200 Words) The Hindu

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4) “The talk of a Uniform Civil Code has nothing to do with gender justice. It has entirely to do with a Hindu nationalist agenda to ‘discipline’ Muslims.” Critically comment.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 4) “The talk of a Uniform Civil Code has nothing to do with gender justice. It has entirely to do with a Hindu nationalist agenda to ‘discipline’ Muslims.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu (UPSC may …

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2) It is said that China’s rejection of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA’s) ruling rebutting Beijing’s claims vis-a-vis the Philippines will have implications far beyond the South China Sea. Discuss. Examine.

Topic:Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 2) It is said that China’s rejection of the  Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA’s) ruling rebutting Beijing’s claims vis-a-vis the Philippines will have implications far beyond the South China Sea. Discuss. Examine. (200 Words) Livemint

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1) A paper published in the journal Science, suggests it is possible to gradually and successfully bring individuals out of extreme poverty by combining multiple approaches into one comprehensive livelihoods programme, also called the ‘graduation approach’. Discuss how this approach can be used in India to address poverty.

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) A paper published in the journal Science, suggests it is possible to gradually and successfully bring individuals out of extreme poverty by combining multiple approaches into one comprehensive livelihoods programme, also called the ‘graduation approach’. Discuss how this approach can be used in India to address poverty. (200 Words) Livemint