PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 12 October 2016

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 12 October 2016   Administrative Reforms since Independence:   “Unimplemented reforms in administration weaken the administrative reforms process most.” Do you agree? Give your answer citing specific cases as illustrations. What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their …

AIR spotlight summary on “Two years of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”.

    AIR spotlight summary on “Two years of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”. Introduction In 2014 a new dimension was added to the day of 2nd October by launching Swachh Bharat Mission. The mission completes 2 years. Today 2nd October is significant for many reasons. It’s the birthday of Gandhiji, Lal Bahadur Shastri, signing of the …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 October 2016

    Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 October 2016   Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   Who will regulate pension products?   The Finance Ministry has set up a high-level committee to consolidate the regulation of pension products that is currently being done by three different watchdogs including the insurance and …

Insights into Editorial: Why the 2016 economics Nobel for contract theory really matters

    Insights into Editorial: Why the 2016 economics Nobel for contract theory really matters   Summary: The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science has been awarded to Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom for building the foundations of contract theory.   What is contract theory all about? Contract theory is not merely the study of …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 October 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 October  2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) According to the latest Global Hunger Index, India has a ‘serious’ hunger problem with 15.2% of its citizens undernourished and 38.7% of under-five children stunted. Critically examine causes …

5) For the union government, recent auction of 2350 megahertz of telecom spectrum was disappointing as only few telcos participated and the revenue generated was far below expectations. What are the reasons for poor response of telcos? How will it affect consumers? Examine.

Topic: Resource mobilization 5) For the union government, recent auction of 2350 megahertz of telecom spectrum was disappointing as only few telcos participated and the revenue generated was far below expectations. What are the reasons for poor response of telcos? How will it affect consumers? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

4) Recently, Hungary voted in favour of anti-migrant and anti-refugee campaign in a referendum. In this light, discuss the refugee crisis in Europe and the role of EU in resettling refugees.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Recently, Hungary voted in favour of anti-migrant and anti-refugee campaign in a referendum. In this light, discuss the refugee crisis in Europe and the role of EU in resettling refugees. (200 Words) The Hindu

3) Recently, many committees such as GST council, monetary policy committee have been set up to take important decisions concerning Indian economy. Do you think these new institutional arrangements are good for India? Discuss.

Topic:Important aspects of governance 3) Recently, many committees such as GST council, monetary policy committee have been set up to take important decisions concerning Indian economy. Do you think these new institutional arrangements are good for India? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

1) According to the latest Global Hunger Index, India has a ‘serious’ hunger problem with 15.2% of its citizens undernourished and 38.7% of under-five children stunted. Critically examine causes and importance of this finding for India.

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) According to the latest Global Hunger Index, India has a ‘serious’ hunger problem with 15.2% of its citizens undernourished and 38.7% of under-five children stunted. Critically examine causes and importance of this finding for India. (200 Words) Livemint