Day: July 18, 2016

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Insights into Editorial: Autonomous driving and its shades of grey

Insights into Editorial: Autonomous driving and its shades of grey 18 July 2016 Carmakers and tech companies are in a race to put autonomous vehicles on the road. However, recent accidents of few cars operating on autopilot mode expanded debate on the subject of readiness and safety of autonomous driving. What is autonomous driving? The …

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PHILOSOPHY OPTIONAL NOTES: Ambarish Vemuri, Rank 150, CSE – 2015

PHILOSOPHY OPTIONAL NOTES Ambarish Vemuri, Rank 150, CSE – 2015 INDIAN PHILOSOPHY  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2eyk3sNaSNmM1dSUW51WlA3S2M/view?usp=sharing WESTERN PHILOSOPHY     https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2eyk3sNaSNmZWo5dUgxd0V6YWc/view?usp=sharing   PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION :    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2eyk3sNaSNmYWJlS095dzAyNTg/view?usp=sharing SOCIO-POLITICAL :    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2eyk3sNaSNmWUF2UFdjaFl0cWc/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxoiosayxKCwd3hnV3Jnei1NMW8/view?usp=sharing

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 July 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 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: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 1) Pakistan has decided to return to …

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7) In India, the public is so passive or disinclined to intervene, or to help the victim when a serious crime occurs. Why? What measures can motivate public to intervene in crime situations and help victims? Examine.

Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; 7) In India, the public is so passive or disinclined to intervene, or to help the victim when a serious crime occurs. Why? What measures can motivate public to intervene in crime situations and help victims? Examine. (150 Words) The Indian Express

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5) What do you understand by Institutional autonomy? Should it operate independently of the government? With suitable examples, discuss the relationship between autonomy and accountability of institutions in a democracy.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 5) What do you understand by Institutional autonomy? Should it operate independently of the government? With suitable examples, discuss the relationship between autonomy and accountability of institutions in a democracy. (200 Words) The Hindu

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3) “It is likely that China’s reaction to the Hague ruling on SOuth CHina Sea dispute will have a negative impact on other multilateral processes.” Discuss

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.  3) “It is likely that China’s reaction to the Hague ruling on SOuth CHina Sea dispute will have a negative impact on other multilateral processes.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

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2) India does not, in any case, have a parliamentary practice like that of the “Prime Minister’s Questions” in the U.K. where the Prime Minister takes questions from MPs every sitting week for a dedicated time. Should this practice be considered in India? Discuss the significance.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. ; Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries;  2) India does not, in any case, have a parliamentary practice like that of the “Prime Minister’s Questions” in the U.K. where the Prime …

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1) Pakistan has decided to return to an international tribunal to settle a dispute with India over sharing waters of the Kishenganga and Ratle rivers. Discuss why river sharing between India and Pakistan has become a contentious issue.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 1) Pakistan has decided to return to an international tribunal to settle a dispute with India over sharing waters of the Kishenganga and Ratle rivers. Discuss why river sharing between India and Pakistan has become a contentious issue. (200 Words) …

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