Insights MINDMAPS: NGO Sector in India and India’s Diaspora Policy.
Insights MINDMAPS: NGO Sector in India and India’s Diaspora Policy NGO Sector in India India’s Diaspora Policy
Day: September 20, 2016
AIR spotlight summary on Prime Minister’s visit to Laos
AIR spotlight summary on Prime Minister’s visit to Laos. Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vientiane, Laos to attend two important meetings – the 14th Indo-ASEAN summit and the 11th East Asia forum. Participation in these multilateral gathering which are focussed on economic issues is important for India. India-ASEAN Relations The first …
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Insights Daily Debates Day – 272: India lacks courage to deal with Pakistan’s terrorism
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 272 20 September 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “India lacks courage to deal with Pakistan’s terrorism”
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 20 September, 2016
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 20 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 test …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 18 & 19 September, 2016
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 18 & 19 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 September 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 September 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Only one college gets an A++ in NAAC test Only one college among a total of 328 educational institutions in the country has bagged the …
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Insights into Editorial: Sun without subsidy
Insights into Editorial: Sun without subsidy Forecasts of International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate energy from renewables is expected to overtake coal by the early 2030s. Among renewables, solar stands out. Its cost is falling, which means that for the first time it is possible to promote clean energy without offering large production …
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The Big Picture- SC Collegium: Demand for Transparency
The Big Picture- SC Collegium: Demand for Transparency Even as the government and the Supreme Court is involved in intense and sometimes unpleasant engagements on what should be the nature of Memorandum of Procedure for appointments and transfer of judges, internal problems have cropped up within the Supreme Court collegium. Justice …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 September 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 September 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) In recent years, cities have become war theatres for global terrorism. What makes cities targets of terrorism? How should they prepare to fight terrorism? Discuss. (200 …
8) Do you think Gandhian principle of non-violent approach to dispute resolution is applicable in the case of India – Pakistan relations? Justify
Topic: Ethics in international relations 8) Do you think Gandhian principle of non-violent approach to dispute resolution is applicable in the case of India – Pakistan relations? Justify. (150 Words) General
7) Critically discuss the role of telecom companies in India’s financial inclusion mission.
Topic; Infrastructure; Inclusive development 7) Critically discuss the role of telecom companies in India’s financial inclusion mission. (200 Words) Livemint The Indian Express
6) In the wake of recent terrorist attack by Pakistan backed terrorists on Indian soldiers, do you think India should continue its strategic restraint stance? What other options should India explore? Critically comment.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 6) In the wake of recent terrorist attack by Pakistan backed terrorists on Indian soldiers, do you think India should continue its strategic restraint stance? What other options should India explore? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint The Hindu
5) Recently, the EU 28 minus 1 leaders met at Bratislava to discuss the post-Brexit world. Examine the roadmap outlined in the Bratislava Declaration and how the EU wants to resolve some of the pressing issues it’s facing.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 5) Recently, the EU 28 minus 1 leaders met at Bratislava to discuss the post-Brexit world. Examine the roadmap outlined in the Bratislava Declaration and how the EU wants to resolve some of the pressing issues it’s facing. (200 Words) The Hindu
4) Critically discuss why ensuring judicial reforms and accountability is imperative for India.
Topic: Functioning of judiciary 4) Critically discuss why ensuring judicial reforms and accountability is imperative for India. (200 Words) The Indian Express
3) Do you think the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is the best bet to ensure equal rights and justice for women of Hindu and Muslim religions? Critically discuss
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 3) Do you think the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is the best bet to ensure equal rights and justice for women of Hindu and Muslim religions? Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
2) Recently, Bangalore witnessed violent mobs setting fire to private and government properties in the wake of River Cauvery water sharing judgement by the Supreme Court. Why do you think metropolitan city like Bangalore witnessed such a violent event? What systemic issues should be addressed to prevent such incidences? Critically examine.
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 2) Recently, Bangalore witnessed violent mobs setting fire to private and government properties in the wake of River Cauvery water sharing judgement by the Supreme Court. Why do you think metropolitan city like Bangalore witnessed such a violent event? What systemic issues should be addressed to prevent such incidences? …
1) In recent years, cities have become war theatres for global terrorism. What makes cities targets of terrorism? How should they prepare to fight terrorism? Discuss.
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) In recent years, cities have become war theatres for global terrorism. What makes cities targets of terrorism? How should they prepare to fight terrorism? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
