Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 5) Do you think India should rethink its no-first-use nuclear doctrine? Critically discuss challenges and consequences of such policy change. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) The U.S.-India-Japan trilateral engagement is gaining momentum. Critically discuss how would India’s growing proximity to Japan and USA change regional architecture in Asia. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 3) In the light of recent incidences of custodial deaths around the country, examine what measures should be taken to prevent torture of prisoners at the hand of police and also to protect rights of prisoners overall. (200 Words) The Indian …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary 2) What is collegium system? how did the collegium system evolve when the Constitution is silent on it? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
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 discuss what India can learn from China is reducing emissions. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint
INSIGHTS SECURE SYNOPSIS: 12 November 2016 General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women 1) The declining female labour force participation in India alongside high economic growth is puzzling. Critically analyse the causes. (200 Words) EPW Background: Labor force participation is one of the deciding factor on which growth rests. Despite it, the …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 12 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 12 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 important facts relevant to …
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The Big Question Shreya Kabir Someone had rightly said, “ Everyone wants happiness, no one wants pain. But you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.” These times of preparation are the apt times to absorb this subtle saying in your lives. You are actually working towards your happiness and in between …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 11 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 11 November, 2016 Archives Q1, 8th November, 2016 Quiz (Click Here): Regarding temperature inversion – A mistake made by us. The idea behind the statement was that the phenomenon of reversal (inversion) in temperature profile is observed only in …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 10 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 10 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 important facts relevant to …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Consensus at the GST Council Meeting” Introduction Country moved a step closer in realising its dream of implementing GST and the GST council reached a consensus on the rate structure. The rate structure has different rates starting from exempted goods without any tax, tax rate of 5% …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 14 November 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Ken-Betwa project hangs on forest nod The Forest Advisory Committee has withheld its nod to the Ken-Betwa river-interlinking project. The committee tasked with giving the project forest clearance has deferred it at …
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Insights into Editorial: The big deal with Japan Summary: The annual strategic dialogue between India and Japan which began in 2009 has now come to fruition with the signing the nuclear cooperation agreement in Tokyo during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Japan has civil nuclear treaties with 13 countries, including the …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 14 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) In your opinion, how would have Jawaharlal Nehru dealt with today’s most pressing …
Topic: Political attitude 7) Against severe opposition by almost all sections of media and the opposition party, Donald Trump has won the US Presidential election. Do you think media and the opposition party should cooperate with the new President-elect or continue to oppose him? Justify. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Political attitude 7) Against severe opposition by almost all sections of media and the opposition party, Donald Trump has won the US Presidential election. Do you think media and the opposition party should cooperate with the new President-elect or continue to oppose him? Justify. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Ethics in public administration 6) Analyse ethical implications of recent demonetisation move by the government. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Infrastructure; 5) Discuss the likely impact of demonetisation on real estate sector. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu
