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
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 25 & 26 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 MINDMAPS: “Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)” and “Aquaculture and its Importance” Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Aquaculture and its Importance
AIR spotlight summary on “Launch of New Smart Cities” Introduction In the future decade in the Asia-Pacific region, more than half of the continent’s 4.3 billion population is expected to live in cities by 2018. The regions rapid urban growth is set to take place in India. McKinsey Global …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 276 26 September 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Bashing Pakistan at UN Won’t Serve India’s Interests”
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 26 September 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. MICA Missile Firing by ‘TIGER’ Squadron of IAF The Tiger Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully fired the recently acquired BVR (Beyond Visual …
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Following are the compilations of Secure Synopsis which we posted during March, April and May – 2016 (Note that answers posted in compilations are prepared by us) By September 30, we will try to post compilations of June, July and August months (We are creating synopsis for days weren’t covered earlier, that’s why …
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Insights into Editorial: India won’t benefit from demographic dividend: Mass unemployment, unrest looms ahead In four years, India will have the world’s largest population of working people. When nations reach a high ratio of such people, they are expected to earn something called a demographic dividend. This simply means that because most …
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India’s World- India Afghanistan Strengthen Security Ties Afghan President Mr. Ashraf Ghani concluded a successful visit to India recently. There are indications that India is considering scaling up of security ties with Afghanistan, training Afghan defence forces as well as supplying military hardware. India has offered a $1 billion package for assistance …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 26 September 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); 1) Drafts of two proposed new laws recently released by the Ministry of Water Resources, along with …
Topic: Attitude 9) According to a report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, current educational attainments remain far from adequate for the enhancement of personal well-being and social progress. In this light, discuss what kind of education is required. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Cropping pattern 8) India’s quest for self-sufficiency in pulses goes back, at least, to 1990-1991, when pulses were incorporated in the technology mission on oilseeds. Despite having many schemes for decades, India has not achieved self-sufficiency in pulses and edible oils (oilseeds). Examine the reasons. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas 7) Should India adopt Israel’s model of counter-terrorism? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic; Inclusive development 6) Discuss potential of digital finance and financial inclusion for India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 5) It is crucial to effectively use the UN and its multilateral platforms to advance India’s long-term global interests. Is India effectively utilizing them? Critically examine the challenges and potential. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests ; 4) Do you think India still continues to neglect its Look East Policy? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Recently, the union government appointed its nominees to the monetary policy committee (MPC). Examine how will MPC function. (200 Words) Livemint
