The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 29 November 2016
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 27 & 28 November 2016
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 27 and 28 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 27 and 28 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 and certain …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 29 November 2016
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 29 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 29 November, 2016 Archives Clarifications: Question 9, Quiz 27th and 28th November, 2016 (Click HERE): Regarding ‘incremental cash reserve ratio’ – The question should have been better worded. It should have been, “The RBI, in an …
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Lok Sabha TV- Insight: Constitution Day
Lok Sabha TV- Insight: Constitution Day https://youtu.be/52uswmZJqwU The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949. In its meeting last year, the Government decided to observe this day as the Constitution Day to honour our Constitution and its promulgation. The day is celebrated to preserve and value …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 November 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 November 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Modern RFID Access Control System Introduced at Paradip Port Paradip Port has introduced the modern Radio-frequency …
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Insights into Editorial: For Modi’s smart-city vision to become a reality, India needs smart villages first
Insights into Editorial For Modi’s smart-city vision to become a reality, India needs smart villages first Summary: It is now widely agreed that development of rural India holds the key to the nation’s sustainable economic growth. In this regard, experts have advocated transformation and development of “smart villages” across the country to …
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 November 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) What are the limits of electoral democracy? How they can be fixed? In the light of recent …
8) In the light of recent fake news issue and post-truth developments, what are the professional and ethical responsibilities of sites such as Facebook? Critically examine
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 8) In the light of recent fake news issue and post-truth developments, what are the professional and ethical responsibilities of sites such as Facebook? Critically examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
7) Critically discuss ecological impact of highways and railways projects passing through forests.
Topic: Conservation 7) Critically discuss ecological impact of highways and railways projects passing through forests. (200 Words) The Hindu
6) Recently it was reported that the Chinese advancements in space research could threaten NASA’s monopoly. Do you think India has the potential to challenge China in space domain? Justify
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 6) Recently it was reported that the Chinese advancements in space research could threaten NASA’s monopoly. Do you think India has the potential to challenge China in space domain? Justify. (200 Words) Livemint
5) It is argued that new high-end ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant are more efficient than renewable sources to generate energy, especially in India. Discuss the technology used in these new ultra-supercritical coal plants and examine if they are more efficient and cost – effetcive compared to renewable sources.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 5) It is argued that new high-end ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant are more efficient than renewable sources to generate energy, especially in India. Discuss the technology used in these new ultra-supercritical coal plants and examine if they are more efficient and cost …
4) What hurdles exist in making India a cashless economy? Discuss benefits of becoming a cashless economy and suggest how government can speed of this transformation.
Topic: Economic growth and development 4) What hurdles exist in making India a cashless economy? Discuss benefits of becoming a cashless economy and suggest how government can speed of this transformation. (200 Words) Livemint
3) Recently, the union government issued the draft of first ever National Software Policy. Examine its objectives
Topic:Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 3) Recently, the union government issued the draft of first ever National Software Policy. Examine its objectives. (200 Words) Livemint
2) It is argued that Asia might witness a water war in the near future. Do you agree? Suggest solutions to prevent a such a war.
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, 2) It is argued that Asia might witness a water war in the near future. Do you agree? Suggest solutions to prevent a such a war. (200 Words) Livemint
1) What are the limits of electoral democracy? How they can be fixed? In the light of recent political developments around the world, discuss critically.
Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) What are the limits of electoral democracy? How they can be fixed? In the light of recent political developments around the world, discuss critically. (200 Words) The Hindu
