QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz August 9, 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 …
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Insights MINDMAPS GST Issue and Child Labour in India Goods and Services Tax Child Labour in India
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 259 09 August 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Irom Sharmila’s Desire to become the Chief Minister of Manipur is Laudable” The Hindu
ANSWER KEY – UPSC Prelims 2016 SET D 1) With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’, which of the following statement is/are correct? Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 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. MAA– a programme to promote breastfeeding Government has launched National Breastfeeding Promotion Programme– MAA (mothers’ absolute affection) to …
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Insights into Editorial: Innovation is the best counter to digital piracy Livemint With the recent shutting down KickAss Torrents – world’s largest torrenting site- by the US government, the issue of online piracy has once again come to the fore. The site was closed by the US government under the aegis of the Digital Millennium …
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Spotlight/News Analysis (7th August 2016): Swachh Survekshan 2017 The Swachh Survekshan 2017 (second survey after the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission) was launched recently to assess and rank 500 cities and towns on the basis of the level of sanitation and efforts made respective urban local bodies towards keeping the city clean. The aim is …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 09 August 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Critically analyse the nature of cow protection movement in pre …
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Topic: Attitude; moral and political attitudes 9) In your opinion, what qualities should a person aspiring to become the Prime Minister of India should have? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 8) What do you understand by Restrictive Interest Rate Policies (RIRP), Zero Interest Rate Policies (ZIRP) and Negative Interest Rate Policies (NIRP)? It is said that RIRP will not lead to higher inflation even though ZIRP and NIRP generate and entrench deflation. Elaborate. (200 …
Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 7) Do you think using law enforcement approach as a primary tactic to fight digital piracy would help the cause? What other approaches can be used? Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Economics of animal-rearing 6) Recently, Water Resources Minister told Lok Sabha that the government was planning to create “fish ladders” in the Ganga near the Farakka Barrage to help hilsa travel upstream to spawn. What do you understand by fish ladders? What’s the purpose of this move? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 5) Do you think competitive federalism is working in India? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues of governance; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors 4) Is India ready to host Olympics? Do you think hosting the Olympic will act as a tool of development fo rthe host country? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 3) Discuss how USA can help advance the cause of arms control, Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interest 2) Critically analyse India’s policy vis a vis SAARC and Pakistan. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Critically analyse the nature of cow protection movement in pre and post independent India. (200 Words) The Hindu
