PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 07 November 2016 How is President elected in US? Briefly explain (150 words) (150 Words) India could successfully handle Indus Water dispute with Pakistan. But unable to solve dispute between its own states. Examine in context on recent Cauvery issue. Suggest solutions. (250 Words) In light of growing NPAs, privatisation of …
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AIR spotlight summary on “The Role of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in Uniting the Nation”. Introduction October 31, 2016 marks the 141st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel who is one of the founding fathers of Republic of India. He was called the Iron man and was the first Home Minister of the country. …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 November 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger. ‘Keep birth database to curb female foeticide’ The Supreme Court has issued 16 directives to curb sex-selective abortion in …
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Insights into Editorial: Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000 notes no longer legal tender Summary: The union government has announced that five hundred and thousand rupee notes will cease to be legal tender from today. This move is aimed at rooting out the menace of black money and corruption. What is this scheme? …
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The Big Picture- NDTV Ban: Media Freedom and National Interest RIP: Girish Nikam 🙁 The Information and Broadcasting Ministry had ordered a blackout of the Hindi TV news channel NDTV India from the midnight of November 9th to midnight of November 10th, 2016. This is the first order of the Government under …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 09 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) It is often said that poverty and declining economic conditions lead to frustration among the poor and revolt against the political elites. Is it true today? …
Topic: Political attitude 8) In your opinion, which factors have contributed to the rise of Donald Trump? Critically analyse. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Cropping pattern; Pollution 7) It is said that cultivation of pulses will address pollution problem. Examine how. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Indian economy 6) As five hndred and thousand rupees have been scrapped which comprise of 80 percent of circulated money, what options does individuals have to transact without cash? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Resource mobilization; Industrial policy 5) “A three-tiered tax structure and multiple registrations mean that GST will change very little for industries.” Comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Prevention of money laundering 4) The union government has announced that five hundred and thousand rupee notes will cease to be legal tender from today (9 Nov 2016). Critically discuss objectives and likely impact of this move on various sectors and stakeholders. (300 Words) RBI The Hindu Livemint Livemint Livemint
Topic:Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries 3) Compare and contrast election of system in USA and India. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) In the light of recent vilification of Tipu Sultan by certain groups, critically examine how his personality and contribution has been documented by various people since his death. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) It is often said that poverty and declining economic conditions lead to frustration among the poor and revolt against the political elites. Is it true today? In your opinion, which factors increase individual’s support for polity and confidence in government? Analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu
