By Raju Mishra IAS A year has passed since I joined the service but it seems just like yesterday. I still follow the exam schedule and result dates with the same eagerness for I have many close friends associated with the mayanagri of UPSC . The Prelims are over and now we …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 26 August 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Provide loans to women SHGs at 7 per cent: RBI to banks The Reserve Bank has asked banks to provide loans to women self-help groups …
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Insights into Editorial: Taking the high moral road to surrogacy Source:Livemint A draft bill which aims to safeguard the rights of surrogate mothers and make parentage of such children legal was recently cleared by the Union Cabinet. The Bill will shortly be introduced in the Parliament. The Bill aims to regulate commissioning …
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We will start posting Secure synopsis from Today. We will start with synopsis of August 8, 2016. Going forward, we will also update daily synopsis for the month of June. By September 15, we will release compilations of May, June, July and August. Please note that for the month of July we may …
The Big Picture: Home Minister In Kashmir: Where Does the Solution Lie? The Kashmir Valley has been under continued curfew for last one and a half months now. The latest round of problems began with the killing of Burhan Vani, young commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and has continued unabated since then. Hundreds …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 26 August 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Political philosophies; 1) Do you think dissent, protests and debates are integral to nationalism? In the light of ongoing debate on nationalism in India, critically comment which type …
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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 8) Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of ideal society (Ram Rajya). Do you think such a vision is unrealistic? Critically comment. (150 Words) Reference
Topic: Awareness in space 7) Recently scientists announced the discovery of an Earth-sized planet – Proxima b – orbiting the star nearest our Sun. This planet is said to have habitable features for life. Which of its features make scientists believe that Proxima b is habitable? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic; Awareness in biotechnology; Cropping pattern 6) Examine why environmentalists and other organizations are opposing approval for the GM mustard variety by the government. Do you think approving GM crops for cultivation will benefit farmers? Examine. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Energy 5) In the light of its vision and objectives, examine the progress made by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the challenges it’s facing in meeting its objectives. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 4) Discuss the significance of Maharashtra’s move in becoming the first State to embrace the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Human Resources. 3) Analysis of Olympic medal winners has shown that a country, no matter how small or economically weak, has won a number of medals in specific sports. Considering this fact, how can India win more medals in coming Olympics? Discuss. (200 Words) The …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) What was the status of Balochistan before India’s and Pakistan’s independence? Can one argue that Balochistan should have been an independent country? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Political philosophies; 1) Do you think dissent, protests and debates are integral to nationalism? In the light of ongoing debate on nationalism in India, critically comment which type of nationalism you would like Indians to embrace. (200 Words) The Hindu
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 269 25 August 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” For its own Good, India should Renege on Scorpene Deal” The Hindu
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: Daily Answer Writing Challenge- 2016 Day 8 25 August 2017 Archives Syllabus -Theories of Leadership Do you agree with the view that the charismatic approach of the mid-1970s is a “new version” of the Classical Trait Theory of Leadership? Give reasons. [200 Words] Syllabus -Theory of Motivation; ‘Man’s motives … in different subparts …
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Syllabus – Revision Examine the evolution of conflict management from integration approach of M.P. Follett to remedial approach of participative management. [200 Words]
Syllabus – System-4; ” The successful management leaders are found in Likerts’s ‘System-4′ approach to organizational leadership.” [200 Words]
Syllabus – Maslow theory of need hierarchy. “Need hierarchy is rigid and limited”. Critically comment on Maslow’s need hierarchy. [200 Words]
Syllabus -Theory of Motivation; ‘Man’s motives … in different subparts of the same. organisation may be different’ [Edgar Schein]. Discuss. [200 Words]
