Insights Daily Current Affairs, 24 November 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Vice-Chairman of DDA designated as Real Estate Regulatory Authority for Delhi Vice-Chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has been designated as Regulatory Authority for National Capital Territory of Delhi under the Real Estate (Regulation …
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Insights into Editorial Benefitting from China’s Belt and Road Initiative Summary: Since 2013, the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative has become the centrepiece of China’s economic diplomacy. The essence of OBOR is to promote regional and cross-continental connectivity between China and Eurasia. It represents the first major attempt by China to …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 24 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Compare the Gini coefficients of wealth inequality in India with that of other countries in the region. Determine the causes of wealth inequality in India. (200 Words) …
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 7) What do you understand by legal philosophy? Why is its study important today? Examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilization; Conservation 6) As the likelihood of climate disasters goes up, the need to mobilize additional finance to address the losses is greater. What needs to be done to mobilize resources to address climate change effects? Discuss with special focus on climate-resilient bonds. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Prevention of money laundering 5) Post-demonetization, what challenges lie ahead for government to prevent flow of black money again into the system? What measures should be taken once transition into new currency is over? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Indian economy – growth and development 4) It is consumption that has been driving Indian growth, rather than investment. Private investment has not yet picked up. What needs to be done to improve private investment? Why is it important? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) In the light of ongoing exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers on daily basis along the LoC, is it time to restore the ceasefire on the Line of Control? Should India take the lead? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2) Examine the fundamental commonalities inherent to the Carnatic and Hindustani styles of music. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Compare the Gini coefficients of wealth inequality in India with that of other countries in the region. Determine the causes of wealth inequality in India. (200 Words) Livemint Livemint
