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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz August 31, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 31 August 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger. First meeting of newly constituted National Council of Senior Citizens held The first meeting of the newly constituted National Council […]
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AIR spotlight summary on Deteriorating Flood situation in several states Introduction India is facing worst floods in the last 30 years especially in Assam. National Disaster Management division of Ministry of Home Affairs has reported that over a million of people in 8 to 9 states have been affected by floods. States […]
Insights into Editorial: Cotton, mustard, two GM debates Recently, Monsanto withdrew its application for permission to launch its latest variety of Bt cotton (Bollgard II), in opposition to the Indian government’s directive to put an overall price cap on Bt cotton seeds and a cap on the royalty which Monsanto earns on […]
SYNOPSIS: Insights Secure Q&A August 13, 2016 Archives As we are not giving feedback on your answers, we thought of providing detailed synopsis of important Secure questions on daily basis so that you could revise them and compare with your answers. You must write answers on your own and compare them with these synopses. If you […]
The Big Picture- Defence Blacklisting Policy: Will Procurement Improve? For many decades now, there has hardly been any defence procurement in India that has not faced controversy. The defence contractors including foreign companies have come under suspicion or allegations of shady dealings leading to their blacklisting affecting the defence preparedness of Indian military. In light of the recent incidents like Augusta Westland Chopper scam, Scorpene Data leaks, the Defence Ministry […]
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 31 August 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Official projections suggest that with faster growth and rapid urbanisation, Indian cities will be generating Municipal Solid Waste to the tune of […]
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface 8) As you can see, both good and bad people coexist in this world. What merits do you see in being a good person when bad people around you are leading a good life? Justify. (150 Words) General
Topic: Environmental pollution 7) “The gravest threat to groundwater in India isn’t over-exploitation but arsenic and salt contamination.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Cyber security; Organized crime 6) NCRB data reveals crimes against women and foreigners, cases of sedition have decreased while human trafficking, cyber crimes have increased. How can India reduce crimes such as human trafficking and cyber crimes? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 5) Write a note on Assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Examine how does the Surrogacy Bill 2016 seek to address issues of parentage, rights and identity of child born through surrogacy. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 4) Why is UNSC reforms is important for India? Do you think maintaining status quo at UNSC is in the interest of permanent members? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Critically assess the significance of the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) signed between India and USA. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 2) The National Health Accounts data for 2013-14 present fresh evidence that India continues to have a non-serious approach to the provision of universal health coverage to all its citizens. Do you think more privatisation of health sector can bring about universal health […]
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Official projections suggest that with faster growth and rapid urbanisation, Indian cities will be generating Municipal Solid Waste to the tune of 160-165 million tonnes — more than two-and-a-half times the present level — by 2030. What challenges does this pose to Indian cities? Which best practices in municipal solid […]
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz August 30, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not […]
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: Daily Answer Writing Challenge- 2016 Day 10 29 August 2017 Archives Syllabus – Organisations and PPP 1.“PPPs serve too many parties and too many interests … to be focussed.” Identify in the context of the statement, the parties involved in Public-Private Partnerships and their conflicting aims (200 words) Syllabus – Contingency […]
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 270 30 August 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Instead of becoming an Ally, India has become US Stooge” The Hindu
AIR spotlight summary on 15 years Vision Document of Niti Aayog Introduction Prime Minister held a review meeting of the planning since independence that India has seen. He also took a review meeting of the last 18 months of performance of Niti Ayog, the institution which took over from planning commission. The […]