PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 07 October 20116

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 07 October 20116 Civil Services: Judicial review of administrative tribunal’s decision defeats the very objective of establishing tribunals. Comment with reference to central Administrative tribunal. Beneath the soft outer shell of democratic administrative framework lies unscathed the steel frame of Indian administration which has survived through ages. In the light of …

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 07 October, 2016

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 07 October, 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 …

AIR spotlight summary on “India ratifies Paris climate Agreement”

    AIR spotlight summary on “India ratifies Paris climate Agreement”     Introduction India ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by depositing the instrument of ratification with the United Nations on the 147th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. India is the 62nd country to ratify the agreement. The agreement will enter into force …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 October 2016

    Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 October 2016   Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Rs.114 cr worth projects HRIDAY projects approved   Ministry of Urban Development has approved projects worth Rs.114 cr under Heritage Infrastructure Development and …

The Big Picture- Lodha Committee versus BCCI: Implications?

    The Big Picture- Lodha Committee versus BCCI: Implications?       The confrontation between the Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha Committee and BCCI has come to the fore again. The BCCI had virtually rejected most of the major reforms suggested by the Committee in its recent meeting. Meanwhile, the Committee has written to …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 October 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 October  2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.  1) In the context changing definition of nationalism, federalism and growth of regionalism, examine what role can civil society play in understanding and addressing the Kashmir …

6) A new report of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2015 published in The Lancet suggested that the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s increased from 21.7 million worldwide in 1990 to 46 million in 2015. Discuss why and how should India prepare to deal with Alzheimer’s disease.

Topic; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 6) A new report of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2015 published in The Lancet suggested that the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s increased from 21.7 million worldwide in 1990 to 46 million in 2015. Discuss why and how should India prepare …

4) It is said that India is distancing itself from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Do you agree? Has NAM become irrelevant to India’s global ambitions? Critically examine.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) It is said that India is distancing itself from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Do you agree? Has NAM become irrelevant to India’s global ambitions? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

3) Recently, after the Patna High Court’s verdict on Bihar’s prohibition law, the Bihar government has notified the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. In this light, critically discuss the issues involved in Bihar’s prohibition law.

Topic: Important aspects of governance 3) Recently, after the Patna High Court’s verdict on Bihar’s prohibition law, the Bihar government has notified the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. In this light, critically discuss the issues involved in Bihar’s prohibition law.  (200 Words) The Hindu