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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 19 September 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. SC moves away from death penalty The Supreme Court has commuted the death …
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Insight MINDMAPS: Temple entry for women and Role of RBI in Indian Economy Temple entry for women Role of RBI in Indian Economy
AIR spotlight summary on Successful launch of Weather Satellite INSAT 3DR Introduction ISRO successfully launched the country’s weather satellite INSAT-3DR, into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The launch took place from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, the spaceport of India. The operation of India’s heavier …
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Insights into Editorial: Equal opportunity for women will boost growth The new report on economic freedom in the world was released by the Fraser Institute recently. What’s so special about the report? One of the interesting innovations in the report is to adjust the data by also considering the economic freedom …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 17 September, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a …
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The Big Picture- India’s Concerns on PoK Corridor and China-Pak Defence Pact Few days back, there were important developments in the international arena with the G20 leaders gathering in Hangzhou in China where the BRICS meeting was also held on the sidelines. As far as India was concerned, bilateral ties between …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19 September 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Analyse why achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is important for India. (200 Words) The Hindu Topic: Role of women 2) “Economic freedom and legal status of women are the …
Topic: Ethics in public administration 8) “Those looking for loopholes are always one step ahead of those seeking to plug them.” Critically comment in the context of public administration and Indian politics. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic; Issues relating to intellectual property rights 7) In its much awaited judgment in the Delhi University photocopying case the Delhi High Court has dismissed the copyright infringement petition initiated by three publishers against a photocopy shop located in the premises of Delhi University. Critically discuss the issues this case has given rise on copyright …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 6) Critically analyse efforts made by India to mend its relations with Nepal and Afghanistan in recent months. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 5) The Congo crisis of 1960s is said to be an excellent instance of India’s active role in securing the international order. Examine why. (200 Words) Frontline
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections 4) Refugees are often seen as harbingers of socioeconomic instability in host countries. Do you agree? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Globalization 3) Critically discuss failures of globalization and their implications. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of women 2) “Economic freedom and legal status of women are the determinants of economic growth and development.” Illustrate. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Analyse why achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is important for India. (200 Words) The Hindu
