India’s World: Economic Crisis in Saudi Arabia & Indian Workers The recent economic crisis in Saudi Arabia has been reflected in the plight of the stranded Indian workers there. More than ten thousand workers have faced severe food crisis, job losses and financial hardships. The problem took a giant shape this time when Saudi Oger …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 261 12 August 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “India should Urgently Link its Rivers to Fight Water Scarcity in Future” The Hindu
Insights MINDMAPS: WTO Nairobi package and National Education Policy 2016 12 August 2016 WTO Nairobi package National Education Policy 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 August 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Mahadayi tribunal term extended The government has issued a notification extending the term of Mahadayi tribunal for a year. This could prolong the dispute between Karnataka and Goa …
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Timetable for Public Administration Answer writing challenge for UPSC MAINS 2016 (This is a contribution being made by Amazing Peter Parker, one of Insightians. If other Insightians come forward and contribute for other optional subjects, it will be of great help) Note: We are coming up with similar plan for Geography …
Insights into Editorial: A tricky debate on abortion The Hindu The Supreme Court of India recently took a landmark decision to allow a 24-year-old rape survivor to terminate a 24-week pregnancy, as the foetus has abnormalities, and going ahead would severely affect the woman’s health. This is a landmark judgment. It is because after 20 …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 August 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 1) In Many parts of India Dalits are denied entry into temples, public and social spaces, and are threatened when they …
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Topic: Ethics in human actions; Ethics in public administration 9) Your friend who is preparing for civil services exam has following opinion on certain socio-political issues: Women should be given 50 per cent reservation in legislature and those who oppose such a move should be punished Dalits should organise a mass movement similar to Arab Spring …
Topic: Awareness in S&T 8) What is radiocarbon dating? Explain the science behind radiocarbon dating and examine its applications. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 7) In your opinion, what measures can arrest the downward slide in bilateral ties and restore some positive energy between India and China? Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 6) Jurists and diplomats have pointed out that India has failed to develop and nurture sufficient legal expertise in the field of international maritime law. Do you agree? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications 5) “Blockchain and distributed ledger technology can make the state more accountable.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary 4) Critically analyse problems of the judiciary in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) Do you think recent protests in Kashmir Valley are orchestrated by Pakistan to foment unrest in India? Or is there larger underlying causes behind such protests? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2) Do you consider growth of political dynasties as exclusionary and undemocratic? In the Indian context, critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 1) In Many parts of India Dalits are denied entry into temples, public and social spaces, and are threatened when they try to assert their basic human rights. Do you see a pattern in such injustices across regions and societies in India? What needs to be done to …
