Rajya Sabha TV Law of the Land – The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2016

    Rajya Sabha TV Law of the Land – The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2016   The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August 2016 by the Minister of Labour and Employment Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya. The Bill amends the Factories Act, 1948 which regulates the safety, health and welfare of …

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 08 October, 2016

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 08 October, 2016 Archives Clarifications:   Q3, October 7th Quiz (Click Here): Regarding the number of PLHIV receiving free ART treatment – An extract from the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare’s speech dated 9th July, 2016: “India, which faced the spectre of disastrous consequences on account …

AIR spotlight summary on “India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations”.

    AIR spotlight summary on “India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations”. Introduction Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe visited India to discuss wide range of issues and to attend India Economic Summit.  His visit assumes significance as India had pulled out of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit, scheduled to be held …

Insights into Editorial: The elusive peace in Colombia

    Insights into Editorial: The elusive peace in Colombia   Summary: A narrow win for Colombia’s opponents to a government peace deal with FARC rebels has thrown the country into disarray, leading one journalist to starkly declare, “Nobody really knows what will happen tomorrow.”   What happened? A majority of the electorate in Columbia …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08 October 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08 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 light of India’s surgical strikes along the Line of Control, will dropping the policy of strategic restraint work towards taking a step …

9) “Systems of mitigation and response are at the very foundation of economic development, built into the understanding of disasters.” In the light of various disasters that the Himalayan region is prone to, discuss the statement.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management.  9) “Systems of mitigation and response are at the very foundation of economic development, built into the understanding of disasters.” In the light of various disasters that the Himalayan region is prone to, discuss the statement. (200 Words) EPW

8) “High levels of air pollution from transport systems in urban India pose a severe threat to public health. While long-term challenges remain to curtail pollution sources, immediate measures must be taken to minimise risks to exposed populations.” Discuss.

Topic: Environmental pollution 8) “High levels of air pollution from transport systems in urban India pose a severe threat to public health. While long-term challenges remain to curtail pollution sources, immediate measures must be taken to minimise risks to exposed populations.” Discuss. (200 Words) EPW

5) The adversities suffered by leprosy patients are multi-faceted, ranging from medical, social and psychological to economic and legal. In this light, examine India’s record and strategy in eradicating leprosy in the country.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 5) The adversities suffered by leprosy patients are multi-faceted, ranging from medical, social and psychological to economic and legal. In this light, examine India’s record and strategy in eradicating leprosy in the country. (200 Words) The Indian Express

3) With reference to Smart Cities missions, it is said that rather than an undue emphasis on “harnessing technology” for the betterment of citizens, the focus should be on inclusive urbanisation, where no one is left behind, especially the youth. Discuss.

Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies 3) With reference to Smart Cities missions, it is said that rather than an undue emphasis on “harnessing technology” for the betterment of citizens, the focus should be on inclusive urbanisation, where no one is left behind, especially the youth. Discuss. (200 Words) EPW

1) In the light of India’s surgical strikes along the Line of Control, will dropping the policy of strategic restraint work towards taking a step forward or will it ignite another spiral of violence and retribution in Kashmir? Critically examine

Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.  1) In the light of India’s surgical strikes along the Line of Control, will dropping the policy of strategic restraint work towards taking a step forward or will it ignite another spiral of violence and retribution in Kashmir? Critically examine. (200 Words) EPW