PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 02 November 2016 Do you think private sector in India can play an effective role in guarding Fundamental rights of Indians? Examine with respect to latest digital technologies. (200 Words) Recently Telangana carved out 21 new districts. Examine the strategy to improve efficiency, transparency and preparedness. (150 Words) While IT is …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 31st October & 01 November 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 31st October & 01 November 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 …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 299 03 November 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Lower GST Rates are Good for Economy” REFERENCE
Insights MINDMAPS: “Issue of Stray Dogs in India” and “Two years of Swachh Bharat Mission” DOWNLOAD PDFs Issue of Stray Dogs in India Two years of Swachh Bharat Mission Issue of Stray Dogs in India Two years of Swachh Bharat Mission
AIR spotlight summary on “Emerging issues over Triple Talaq”. Historical Evolution of Talaq Marriage is a contract among Muslims and there is a way to terminate it. That is called triple Talaq. If we look at the historical evolution of Talaq it was one of the earliest religious establishments which made …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 03 November 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Researchers aim to scoop out marine oil spills Researchers at the Indian Institute of …
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The Hindu News Analysis: 03 November 2016
The Big Picture: Judiciary Vs Executive: How to Overcome the Distrust? The confrontation between the executive and the judiciary continues to cause serious concern. The latest outburst of the Chief Justice of India few days back against the Government for delaying appointments to the higher judiciary has once again soured the …
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Insights into Editorial: Agribusiness: Making up for lost time Summary: The agricultural sector in India has entered a new low. Trends in agriculture are distressing. These distressing trends highlight the enormity of the challenges lying ahead for the Indian agricultural industry. Main concerns: Based on the sector’s current trajectory, the demand-supply mismatch …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 03 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Secularism; Communalism; Salient features of Indian society 1) In recent years, Indian society is experiencing polarisation and expression of anger against minorities and lower caste people is taking bold shapes. Critically examine the …
Topic: Ethics in public administration 9) Critically examine ethical issues involved in extrajudicial killings by the state. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Agriculture – issues 8) The potential of the agriculture sector to become a growth engine for India and food provider to the world can definitely be achieved. How it can be achieved? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Environmental pollution 7) The national capital and several other cities suffer crippling pollution in the post-monsoon and winter months. Why? Also examine why government policies have failed to address this pollution problem. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Employment. 6) In a significant judgment, recently the Supreme Court ruled that contract workers should get the same pay as permanent workers. Critically discuss the likely consequences of this ruling. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Cropping pattern; Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; 5) Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar in India, contributing almost 37 per cent of the total national output. Critically discuss recent problems in the sector in Maharashtra. Also analyse performance of private sugar factories vis a vis sugar cooperatives in Maharashtra. (200 Words) The …
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Do you think India’s dismay over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is unfounded? Substantiate. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 3) Why the idea of a unconditional basic income (UBI) has resurfaced, gathering impressive support? Do you think UBI can be implemented by taxing the rich? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 2) Why does domestic violence against women continue despite stringent laws? Why do women continue in abusive relationships in India? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Secularism; Communalism; Salient features of Indian society 1) In recent years, Indian society is experiencing polarisation and expression of anger against minorities and lower caste people is taking bold shapes. Critically examine the causes and consequences of this disturbing trend. (200 Words) The Hindu
