PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 27 October 2017 ”The effort to develop the bureaucratic mechanism while rest of the society remains backward leads to negative development.’’ examine the statement in the light of anti-development thesis. (150 Words) ”Trying to view organisational effectiveness as a single dimension is much like trying to visualize a cube without depth perception …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 27 October, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 27 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 …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Energy Crisis in India and Hydro Power projects”. Introduction Prime minister dedicated three Hydro Electric power projects to the nation. These include 800 MW Hydro Power Station of NTPC- Koldam, 520 MW Parvati Project of NHPC and 412 MW Rampur Hydro Station of SJVNL. Himachal Pradesh has …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Costs associated with increasing Air Pollution in India” and “Kigali Agreement” DOWNLOAD PDFs Costs associated with increasing Air Pollution in India Kigali Agreement Costs associated with increasing Air Pollution in India Kigali Agreement
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 October 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. NSG: New Zealand to play ‘constructive’ role New Zealand PM John Key is on his visit to India. Recently, a meeting was arranged between New …
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Insights into Editorial: A challenge called Wallonia Summary: After seven years of negotiations, a trade partnership between the European Union and Canada is in danger of never seeing the light of day. A small Belgian region is currently blocking the so-called Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) agreement, fearing its impact on …
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India’s World- Importance of the Battle for Mosul A major military offensive began on October 17th 2016 in Iraq to liberate the country’s second largest city Mosul. Mosul was seized in June 2014 by the ISIS. The Iraqi forces had fled on the face of the ISIS onslaught leaving behind $500 …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 October 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) Discuss in what ways and with what consequences climate change is …
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Topic: Corporate governance 8) The recent Tata company episode has once again brought into focus standards of corporate governance in India and the role of independent directors in companies. Critically comment on the issues given rise by Tata episode and examine why corporate governance in India is not upto global standards. (150 Words) The Indian Express Livemint
Topic: S&T; Employment 7) “Historical precedents point to technological disruption creating more jobs than it destroys.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Inclusive growth 6) How does India fare in access to banking? Critically evaluate. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Energy 5) Analyse pro and against arguments made on the issue of acquisition of stake by ONGC in Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation’s Krishna-Godavari block. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning 4) Despite efforts being made, why is India not improving in its ease of starting and operating a for-profit enterprise ranking? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 3) It is said that recent resurgence of terror in Pakistan has new security dimensions. What are these? Should India be worried? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act 2) What is the significance of Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA)? Critically comment on the opinion of judiciary on this section. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) Discuss in what ways and with what consequences climate change is affecting Antarctica. (200 Words) Livemint
