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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 06 August 2016 NGT steps in to check Periyar pollution The circuit bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the inspection of all industrial units located on the banks of the Periyar river to check the feasibility of effluent treatment plants and to find out whether the effluents …
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MOTIVATION “It’s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.” ― Adlai E. Stevenson II What worries you and us most, whether already successful or a failure in life, is the thought of tomorrow. It’s a new day with full of either shocks or surprises, or just …
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Practical Tips for CSE – Prelims 2016 Abhishek Gupta, IPS, Rank 202, CSE-15 Hello everyone. This post is meant to serve as a last minute tip for all candidates writing CSE-Prelims 2016. The most important aspect now is your attitude. Your temperament will determine which side of the result you will be on, regardless of …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 06 August 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: World geography; Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Does monsoon rain reduce pollution …
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Topic: Ethical issues in international relations 9) From ethical perspective, do you think dropping nuclear bombs on Japanese cities was justified? Analyse both sides of argument. (150 Words) Business Standard
Topic:Effects of liberalization on the economy 8) Critically discuss the impact of economic liberalization on R&D and innovation in indigenous product development in India. (200 Words) Frontline
Topic: Resource mobilization; Indian economy 7) Do you think the issue of wilful default is often lost in the overall discussion of stressed assets in the banking sector and undue focus of the central government on bank’s non performing assets? What should be done to address the issue of wilful defaulting? Discuss. (200 Words) Frontline
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 6) Write a critical note on the genesis and demands of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songbijit) movement, and the response of Indian government to this movement. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 5) Critically discuss the socio-economic status of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and impact of government policies on their wellbeing. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 4) Briefly discuss the nature and objectives of the Narmada Bachao Andolan. Do you think such movements today more relevant than ever? Critically comment. (200 Words) Frontline
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 3) “Instead of focussing on 100 per cent voter turnout, the Election Commission should focus on zero per cent bribing of voters.” Critically comment. (200 Words) Frontline
Topic:Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2) “The remains of Buddhist architecture and sculpture at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh tell the story of the rise, flowering and gradual decline of Buddhism in India.” Discuss. (200 Words) Frontline
Topic: World geography; Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Does monsoon rain reduce pollution level in Indian cities? Examine the factors that result in seasonal variation in air pollution. (200 Words) Livemint
