The Big Picture- Impact of Demonetization At the stroke of the hour on midnight of 9th November 2016, India lost 86% of its monetary base. The print, electronic and social media has been praising Prime Minister’s masterstroke by which he has reportedly destroyed the base of corruption in India. In this single move, …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Role of women; Social empowerment 1) According to the National Crime Records Bureau reports, incidence of serious crimes against women rose from 237 per day in 2001 to 313 per day in 2015. …
Topic: Ethics in human actions 7) Bystanders often appear reluctant to help the injured or simply indifferent — sometimes they stand around the scene of the accident but only out of curiosity. Does this suggest a fundamental flaw in our social relationships and attitudes, or is there something else that prevents us from helping others and …
Topic: Resource mobilization; 6) Through demonetization, government, banks and RBI are getting too much cash in their coffers. In your opinion, what should government do with the money it gets through demonetization? Discuss the issues and challenges. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian economy 5) It is argued that the recent demonetization step has affected the poor most. In your opinion, what steps government should have taken before demonetization? What steps should it take now to ease burden on the poor? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) It is said that taking inspiration from Thailand, a sound information technology platform could enable effective universal health coverage in India. DIscuss why and how Thailand’s healthcare model should be replicated in India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary and the executive 3) “While the sterling contribution of the court in asserting the inviolability of and expounding the right to dignity as the core constitutional value has been universally acclaimed, questions recur about the rightful limits of judicial intervention in the matter of policy choices in …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary and the executive 2) Recently, the Chief Justice has been quite vocal and unsparing in his criticism of the delay on the part of the executive in filling up vacancies. In your opinion, how does this delay affect judiciary? How can judiciary and executive find ways to halt …
Topic:Role of women; Social empowerment 1) According to the National Crime Records Bureau reports, incidence of serious crimes against women rose from 237 per day in 2001 to 313 per day in 2015. Why do you think, despite increase in affluence and improvement in sex ratio, crimes against women are increasing? Discuss inter-state variations in crimes …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 November 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. U.K., France back UNSC permanent seat for India India’s bid for a permanent seat in a reformed U.N. Security Council has received a strong support from many …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 13 & 14 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 13 & 14 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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The Hindu News Analysis (Video): 15 November 2016
Insights into Editorial: Impolitic musings Summary: India had always advocated a ‘no first use’ (NFU) nuclear doctrine based on credible minimum deterrence. Thus India’s nuclear weapons are solely for deterrence and we pursue a policy of ‘retaliation only’. It implies that India would give an adversary an opportunity to strike before it …
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The Big Picture – President Trump: India’s New Foreign Policy Imperatives Donald J. Trump is the new President-elect of the United States who will enter the White House having promised to radically alter country’s foreign policy with significant impact for Americans and the world. Voters, foreign policy professionals and the country’s allies are …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Urbanization 1) India’s carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels increased by 5.2% while China’s decreased by 0.7% in 2015. Examine why emissions is increasing in India whereas it’s decreasing in China. Also …
Topic: Moral thinkers and philosophers 8) “Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in today’s world. (200 Words) General
Topic: Indian economy – growth and development 7) Critically analyse likely impact of demonetisation on parallel and main economy. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Conservation; 6) Do you think Forest Rights Act in its present form is one of the reasons why forests in India are fast vanishing? Critically analyse. (200 Words) The Indian Express
