AIR spotlight summary on National Mission for Clean Ganga

    AIR spotlight summary on National Mission for Clean Ganga Introduction Giving a wider shape to Namami Ganga programme, Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation inaugurated 231 projects worth Rs 20,000 cr related to the construction of Ghats, crematoriums, sewage treatment plants, Afforestation, tree plantation (medicinal plants) and conservation of biodiversity. …

The Big Picture- Defence Blacklisting Policy: Will Procurement Improve?

    The Big Picture- Defence Blacklisting Policy: Will Procurement Improve?  For many decades now, there has hardly been any defence procurement in India that has not faced controversy. The defence contractors including foreign companies have come under suspicion or allegations of shady dealings leading to their blacklisting affecting the defence preparedness of Indian military. In light of the recent incidents like Augusta Westland Chopper scam, Scorpene Data leaks, the Defence Ministry has …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 13 September 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 13 September  2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) A recent report of UNICEF has revealed that millions of children around the world are victims of violence and trafficking, and are in dire need of help. …

6) Recently, the Union cabinet cleared a proposal to set up a higher education financing agency (HEFA). Discuss why it’s setup and how would it impact higher education sector in India.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education 6) Recently, the Union cabinet cleared a proposal to set up a higher education financing agency (HEFA). Discuss why it’s setup and how would it impact higher education sector in India. (200 Words) Livemint

4) For many years, successive governments have failed to address India’s health-care needs for a vast majority of its population. Critically discuss the reasons why state of affairs has persisted.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) For many years, successive governments have failed to address India’s health-care needs for a vast majority of its population. Critically discuss the reasons why state of affairs has persisted. (200 Words) The Hindu

2) Briefly discuss the history of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and causes of erosion of its authority over the years. In your opinion, how can NAM reinvent itself become relevant again? Comment

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Briefly discuss the history of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and causes of erosion of its authority over the years. In your opinion, how can NAM reinvent itself become relevant again? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

1) A recent report of UNICEF has revealed that millions of children around the world are victims of violence and trafficking, and are in dire need of help. Do you think Millennium Development Goals have failed to deliver? Discuss the issue of refugee children and measures needed to address this issue.

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) A recent report of UNICEF has revealed that millions of children around the world are victims of violence and trafficking, and are in dire need of help. Do you think Millennium Development Goals have failed to deliver? Discuss the issue of refugee children and measures needed to address this issue. (200 …