Insights Daily Debates: Day – 274 22 September 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Politics is the reason why India’s Universities do not figure in World’s Top Universities List” Livemint
Insights MINDMAPS: “Mental Health Care in India” and “Floods in India” Mental Health Care in India Floods in India
Insights MINDMAPS: “Higher Education in India” and “Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Programme (VVMP)” Higher Education in India Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Programme (VVMP)
AIR spotlight summary on “India-Nepal Relations” Introduction Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda visit to India is his first bilateral visit abroad after assuming office. Nepal and India relations have always been very important since Nepal is one of our most important neighbours. Highlights of Nepal Prime Minister’s visit to …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 22 September 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Government Budgeting. Merger of rail budget with general budget The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Finance to merge Railway budget with the General budget. Background: The presentation of separate Railway budget started in the year …
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Insights into Editorial: Ten Years And Waiting September 22, 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s judgement in the Prakash Singh case. The verdict was aimed at propelling police reform. The judgement was intended — but perhaps not expected — to kick-start police reform. Significance of this judgment: The 22 …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 22 September, 2016 Archives Clarifications: Q4, Quiz, 21st September 2016 (Click Here): Regarding Montreal Protocol and HFC – Technically, the MP is not yet dealing with HFC, though the parties in 2015 itself agreed to amend the MP to address the issue of HFCs which has zero …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 22 September 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Globalisation – effects on Indian society 1) Discuss the impact of globalization on India’s middle class. (200 Words) Livemint General Studies – 2 Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on …
Topic: Ethics in international relations 8) In the light of demands from various quarters for military strike against Pakistan, which ethical considerations should be made by India before launching any such strikes? Critically examine. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Developments in S&T; Awareness in computers, biotechnology 7) Discuss various applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical research. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic; Government Budgeting 6) Critically examine the reasons for merging railway budget with the general budget. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint
Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy. 5) In the light of the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s judgement in the Prakash Singh case, critically comment on the need for police reforms and measures already taken in this regard. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) Critically analyse how the socio-economic status of people living in Northern Sri Lanka has improved since the defeat of LTTE. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure 3) Recently, the Supreme Court directed union government to constitute Cauvery Management Board. Discuss the importance of constituting such a body to resolve river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, 2) Do you think Russia is becoming a dictatorship state from an authoritarian one? How will it affect India’s interests? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Globalisation – effects on Indian society 1) Discuss the impact of globalization on India’s middle class. (200 Words) Livemint
