Insights Secure SYNOPSIS: 01 December 2016 General Studies – 1; Topic: Population and associated issues 1) New data from the Civil Registration System of the Registrar General of India shows a fall in sex ratio at birth from 898 girls to 1,000 boys in 2013, to 887 in 2014. Examine the reasons for declining sex …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Railway Safety Measures”. Introduction Recently the Indore Rajendranagar express met with an accident. This kind of an incident is taking place after 7 years where so many people have lost their lives. The preliminary report suggests that there was a track fracture and there was possibly a human error …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 December 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. First ‘water-wave laser’ created by scientists in Israel Scientists have created the first ‘water-wave laser’ that emits a beam through the interaction …
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Insights into Editorial: The message from Amritsar Summary: Since the toppling of the Taliban government in 2001, India and Afghanistan have witnessed a significant strengthening of their bilateral ties. As Afghanistan’s stability is important for India’s own, India has readily supported the growth of democracy in its neighbour, battered as it is …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country 1) Critically analyse views of Gandhi, Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru and Ambedkar on patriotism. (200 …
Topic: role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 8) Is patriotism more important than humanity? Justify. In your opinion, how patriotism should be inculcated among citizens? Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology 7) Indian researchers have developed a wound-healing nanofibrous mat that interacts with the body to help it heal faster and without scarring. Discuss its mechanism and applications. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 6) Recently, Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone devastated its society and economy. How did it impact various sections of Sierra Leone’s society? Also examine role of various international agencies in situations like this. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5) Recently, the World Health Organisation released guidelines on HIV self-testing. Discuss its significance and also examine mechanism used in its OraQuick HIV self-testing. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) In the light of upcoming Heart of Asia conference on Afghanistan, critically analyse evolving nature of India’s relationship with Afghanistan. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 3) Do you think measures like demonetization which have bearing on all the citizens, should have been implemented through legislative support? If the Supreme Court intervenes in the validity of demonetization move, will it amount to judicial overreach? Critically comment. (200 Words) The …
Topic: Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2) The proposition that populism harms democracy has been amply borne out by our history. Do you think the subordination of political parties to populist leaders is good for democracy? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country 1) Critically analyse views of Gandhi, Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru and Ambedkar on patriotism. (200 Words) The Indian Express
AIR spotlight summary on “Rail Vikas Shivir”. Introduction Rail Vikas Shivir (Rail Development Camp) was organised at Surajkund near Faridabad. The intention behind the shivir is that the railway officers and workers should take part in the modernisation of railway. The experts from all over the globe are invited to share …
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