PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 24 October 2016

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 24 October 2016   “Blaksburg manifesto brought in neo-institutionalism while being Anti-positivist and Anti-behaviouralist” (150 Words) What is Post-NPM? Critically analyse its various models. (200 Words) ”Taylor was working on a malafide strategy on behalf of capitalist employers to ”divide & rule” the workers.’’ Refute this statement. (150 Words) ”System Theory …

AIR spotlight summary on “BRICS as a driver of World Economy and Recession”

    AIR spotlight summary on “BRICS as a driver of World Economy and Recession”     Introduction The 8th BRICS summit in Goa ended with a declaration, the larger commitment for driving the economy remains paramount as the BRICS forum was initially conceived as the forum between emerging economies. The time when it was …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 24 October 2016

    Insights Daily Current Affairs, 24 October 2016   Paper 2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Monitoring Committee to Oversee Outbreak of H5 Avian Influenza   Acting swiftly on the reports of mortality among the birds in National Zoological Park, Delhi NCR …

Insights into Editorial: Converting Urban Cooperative Banks into Commercial Banks

    Insights into Editorial: Converting Urban Cooperative Banks into Commercial Banks   Summary: Cooperatives continue to be important and the ideal organisations even in the changing economic environment, as participation and inclusion are central to poverty reduction. Cooperative organisations in many countries have exhibited greater resilience during global crises, underscoring their importance in macroeconomic …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 24 October 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 24 October  2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies 1) In your opinion, what measures should be taken by the government to make cities inclusive? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu Topic: Social empowerment 2) Does …

9) Recently Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra brokered a peace deal between a movie producer and a political party that had demanded ban on movie for allowing Pakistani actors to act in it. Do you think public servants holding highest offices such as of CM’s office should broker such deals? In your opinion, what alternative options could CM have used to resolve the situation? Discuss

Topic: Political attitude; Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government  9) Recently Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra brokered a  peace deal between a movie producer and a political party that had demanded ban on movie for allowing Pakistani actors to act in it. Do you think public servants holding highest offices such as of CM’s office should …

7) It seems that India is moving to a multiplicity of rates under GST including cess, and is likely to end up with a relatively high GST rate. Do you think this is good for economy? Is there a correlation between reforms of direct taxes and GST? Discuss

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources 7) It seems that India is moving to a multiplicity of rates under GST including cess, and is likely to end up with a relatively high GST rate. Do you think this is good for economy? Is there a correlation between reforms of direct taxes …

4) The world at large does not see terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the global terrorism which threatens international peace and security. In the light of this understanding, do you think India is wasting its various opportunities to discuss other important issues at multilateral fora by highlighting the issue of cross border terrorism alone? Critically comment.

Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) The world at large does not see terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the global terrorism which threatens international peace and security. In the light of this understanding, do you think India is wasting its various opportunities to discuss …

3) Recently Saudi Arabia sold $ 17.5 billion worth of sovereign bonds. Why is this event considered significant? How this might affect Indian workers in Saudi Arabia? Analyse.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) Recently Saudi Arabia sold $ 17.5 billion worth of sovereign bonds. Why is this event considered significant? How this might affect Indian workers in Saudi Arabia? Analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu FT NYT