Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 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. ODF status The State of Kerala has become the third State overall and the largest State so far to …
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Insights into Editorial: Delhi pollution bonanza isn’t due to crackers alone Summary: The air in several places in the country becomes laden with toxic matter around Diwali, almost as a ritual associated with the festival. The toxic cocktail of particulate matter (PM) from car tailpipes and cracker burning casts a dirty haze …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Secularism 1) What do you understand by ‘positive’ secularism and ‘negative’ secularism? Do you think it’s time for India to remove the word ‘secular’ from preamble to India’s constitution? Critically comment. (200 Words) The …
Topic: Accountability 7) Should citizens have unfettered right to question government’s every decisions and actions? Do you think encouraging such a culture of questioning among the public would endanger public administration? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Accountability 7) Should citizens have unfettered right to question government’s every decisions and actions? Do you think encouraging such a culture of questioning among the public would endanger public administration? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Land reforms 6) The union government has asked States to draft and pass their own laws for land acquisition and get them approved by the Centre. Critically comment on this move. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) Should GST be growth-oriented or should it be revenue-neutral? Critically analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) Critically evaluate the impact of the Bankruptcy Act on various stakeholders. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Does a a blanket ban on Chinese goods help India? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Urbanization; Poverty and developmental issues 2) In your opinion, which plays greater role in poverty alleviation in India – urbanisation or agriculture? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Secularism 1) What do you understand by ‘positive’ secularism and ‘negative’ secularism? Do you think it’s time for India to remove the word ‘secular’ from preamble to India’s constitution? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
AIR spotlight summary on “Building a Divyang friendly society”. Introduction Disabled are now addressed as Divyang instead of Viklang. The modern civilization is based on caring for others who are underprivileged or disadvantaged. Karl Popper has said man has done wonderful things; have reached moon and now going to Mars; in medicine the longevity …
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 31 October 2016 Bureaucrats in Politically responsive situation is not so much ”a political eunuch as a political chameleon.’’ Refute this statement. (150 Words) ’’Ability to spend money is taken to be test of agency strength.’’ Argue in the light of autonomy given to PSUs. (150 Words) “Neutrality in developing …
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 297 01 November 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” Encounter Killings of Criminals by Police is Illegal and Unconstitutional”
Lok Sabha TV- Public Forum: Strengthening Arbitration https://youtu.be/0D6WKoQU-3s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi recently said that the Government’s top priority is to develop an institutional arbitration ecosystem in order to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. It is felt that a reliable and responsive alternative dispute resolution system …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 November 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Agricultural Marketing & Farm Friendly Reforms …
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Insights into Editorial: How to judge the judges Summary: After failing to improve their performances even after regular warnings, 17 judges in Gujarat have been asked to vacate their offices. In this regard, the law department in Gujarat, on the recommendation of the Gujarat High Court, recently cracked the whip on these …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 01 November 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) Every year, Delhi faces worst pollution during winter months. What needs to be done to reduce pollution in Delhi permanently? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian …
