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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 August 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. MHA oversight for all NGOs? The Home Ministry has asked the Finance Ministry to …
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AIR spotlight summary on Recent Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat Address Introduction Prime Minister started the 22nd edition of Mann Ki Baat edition with Rio Olympics and called up on the nation to encourage the Athletes. He touched upon a host of issues, like science, rains, floods and dangers of uncontrolled Antibiotics. …
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Insights into Issues: Non Performing Assets What are NPAs A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 90 days. Banks are required to classify NPAs further into Substandard, Doubtful and Loss assets. 1. Substandard assets: Assets which has …
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Insights into Editorial: The great nuclear disarmament divide 29 August 2016 Over the past six years, a concerted effort by committed States, international organizations and civil society to reframe the international discourse on nuclear weapons around humanitarian considerations has gathered significant support. Momentum is now building towards the negotiation of a treaty to …
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Insights into Editorial: Human-wildlife conflict and mental health issues 27 August 2016 Conflict between people and wildlife has attained serious dimensions in many regions of the country to the detriment of conservation. Wild animals often stray in villages and farms in and around protected areas and sanctuaries, causing bloody conflicts. And now …
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The Big Picture- Proposed Surrogacy Law: Does It Address All Concerns? For some years now, surrogacy has become a widespread practice in India. In the last several years, with the spread of IVF technology for reproduction, surrogacy also has been noticed by the couples both native and foreign because of low …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 August 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women; 1) Does the new Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 goes against women empowerment? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu General Studies – 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and …
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Topic: Challenges of corruption; Ethics in governance 8) Is it ethical to continue to serve as bureaucrat knowing that your superiors including officer and politicians are corrupt and often indulge in nepotism and favouritism? Justify. (150 Words) General
Topic: e-technology in the aid of farmers 7) It has been found that centre’s promise of improving farm incomes by providing farmers with a wider network of buyers and better prices via an electronic trading platform is moving at a slow pace. Examine why. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) Discuss the role being played by technology in bringing about financial inclusion in India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 5) Discuss the measures taken by government of India to calm the situation in Kashmir after recent violent confrontation between Kashmiris and security forces. Do you think these measures are adequate to establish long-term peace in the Valley? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu …
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology 4) In your opinion, what lessons should India learn from the leak of Scorpene submarine related sensitive documents? Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy 3) “Public policy requirements of the 21st century demand a bureaucracy less generalist.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) What do you understand by nuclear umbrella? Examine how umbrella states around the world are responding to nuclear disarmament campaign. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of women; 1) Does the new Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 goes against women empowerment? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
