Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2016 – Week 45 Archives 06 November 2016 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: “It is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence”
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The Big Picture-The OROP Imbroglio: Where Does the Truth Lie? The One Rank One Pension scheme controversy has revived with the veteran soldier Ram Kishan Grewal committing suicide in the capital few days back. This tragic incidence and the detention of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister of New Delhi and Congress …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 November 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. India, UNISDR sign Statement of Cooperation on Sendai Framework India and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction have signed a Statement of Cooperation during the ongoing …
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Insights into Editorial: ICANN57 – A Backgrounder Summary: Configured as a private US based multistakeholder association, the ICANN has become an exceedingly important pivot in the ongoing debate regarding governmental control, multistakeholderism and the transnational approach to Cyberspace. ICANN forms a part of the foundation of a peaceful Cybersecurity architecture. In September, …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 05 November, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 05 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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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Air pollution in Delhi is a result of a complex mix of anthropogenic and natural sources. Identify these sources responsible for pollution and related agencies responsible …
Topic: Ethics in public administration 7) Recently, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry directed Hindi television channel NDTV India to be taken off air for 24 hours on November 9. What ethical issues does this directive give rise to? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilization 6) “The cess on top of GST to be levied on luxury and sin goods is neither desirable nor efficient.” Examine why. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Cropping pattern; Conservation 5) India is pushing for palm cultivation in the northeastern states of Assam, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh to increase production of oil, a commodity that costs the country millions in imports annually. Discuss ecological and economic implications of this move. (200 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Defence indegenization; S&T 4) Recently China unveiled J-20 stealth fighters. Should India be worried? What is the principle behind working of stealth fighters? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Indian Express
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3) Forest development corporations (FDCs) have fell rich forests around the country to raise plantations, undermining people’s rights and biodiversity. Has India introduced guidelines to assess their impacts? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Down to Earth
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Bilateral ties between the India and China have been facing several challenges. WHat are these challenges? How both can fix them? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Air pollution in Delhi is a result of a complex mix of anthropogenic and natural sources. Identify these sources responsible for pollution and related agencies responsible for fixing these sources. (200 Words) Down to Earth
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 300 04 November 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Hillary Clinton should become the next American President”
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 03 November 2016 What changes do you foresee in the financial administration of the country with the coming of Monetary Policy Committee and Insolvency Board? Examine. (200 Words) “Low Premium Insurances, Interest subvention schemes make this budget just as fiscally imprudent as the earlier ones”. How is the Budget for this Financial …
The Big Picture- Border Casualties Rise: Why and Where Is It Heading? The Indo-Pakistan border across Jammu and Kashmir has started resembling a war zone. Major hostilities have heightened the tensions which has resulted in loss of several lives both civilian and security men including women and children on both sides of …
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Insights into Editorial: Is Indian pharma breeding superbugs? Summary: In India’s neonatal hospital wards they struggle for life – sick infants battling untreatable “superbugs”. Tens of thousands of them lose their lives every year. This is the frontline in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, one of the most serious threats to global …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 04 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. FSSAI Strengthens the Food Testing Infrastructure in the Country The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rolled …
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