India’s World: Economic Crisis in Saudi Arabia & Indian Workers

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 …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 August 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 …

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: Timetable for Public Administration Answer writing challenge for UPSC MAINS 2016

    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 Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 August 2016

[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 …

ETHICS CASE STUDY: From ethics point of view, examine the merits and demerits in your friend’s opinions.

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 …

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.

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

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 stop such injustices? Critically comment

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 …