Insights Daily Debates: Day – 277 28 September 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Bhutan is a model for sustainable living – that India should emulate” Livemint
AIR spotlight summary on “Venezuela NAM summit” Introduction The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit was held in Venezuela and was attended by Indian vice president Hamid Ansari. The genesis of NAM was the result of the two blocks during the cold war era. Even before the first meeting of NAM in Belgrade …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “MSME Sector in India” and “Financial Inclusion in India” MSME Sector in India Financial Inclusion in India
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 September 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger. Health Ministry receives detailed report on Scrub Typhus from HP Govt In view of the rising number of cases …
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Insights into Editorial: Indus Waters Treaty In a bid to find out ways to “punish” Pakistan without actually waging a war, India is reportedly considering to review its position on the Indus Waters Treaty. The 56-year-old Indus Waters Treaty between both the countries has become a rallying point for many. It …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 27 September, 2016 Archives Clarifications: Quiz, Q4, September 24th (Click Here): Annexure D and E in the treaty provide for the exceptions to the rule that India shall permit unrestricted flow of the Western rivers of the Indus River system. Article III to the treaty states, “Except …
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Mains Self Study 2017: Test – 5 September 27, 2016 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words. 1) The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789. What was the nature of this nationalism? Why did it find its expression in the French Revolution? Examine. …
The Big Picture- Indus Water Treaty: Can It Be Used As A Handle? The confrontation between India and Pakistan following the attack at army base in Uri has resulted in various options being discussed at different levels as far as India is concerned. While there are demands for instant retaliation, the diplomatic options …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 September 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) In its recent report, the UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) has said that inequality is the fundamental reason for the sluggishness in world trade. …
Topic: Challenges of corruption 8) In recent months, instances of corruption in banking sector are being unearthed by investigation agencies across India. In your opinion, despite good pay and incentives, what prompts these bankers to indulge in corruption? How do they involve in corruption despite strict regulation in place unlike in civil services? Critically examine. (200 …
Topic: Prevention of money laundering 7) What do you understand by double non-taxation? Looking at how various jurisdictions have sought to prevent or punish instances of tax avoidance, do you think big companies are given unfair advantage by these jurisdictions? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic; Conservation, Environmental pollution 6) Recently India agreed to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. Once India ratifies the Agreement, what challenges does India face in implementing this Agreement and how should it go about it? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 5) In the light of recent GST Council meeting, critically examine if GST is going to be good for cooperative federalism or not. (200 Words) The …
Topic: Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 4) “If concurrent Lok Sabha and Assembly elections were to be a reality, it would go against the political diversity essential for addressing the social diversity of India.” Elaborate. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Critically discuss various concerns expressed on the initiatives of the Central Monitoring System (CMS), the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) and possible usage of Aadhaar data in NATGRID. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 2) From 1995 to 2014, 999 suicides were reported inside Indian prisons. What measures should government, courts and other related institutions take to prevent deaths in prisons? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) In its recent report, the UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) has said that inequality is the fundamental reason for the sluggishness in world trade. Examine why. (200 Words) Livemint
