Insights Secure SYNOPSIS: 02 December 2016 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 Words) The Indian Express Patriotism is an emotional attachment to …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 03 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Chairman of Auroville Foundation Dr Karan Singh, an eminent scholar and Rajya Sabha Member has been re-nominated as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of Auroville Foundation. Dr Singh has been re-nominated for a …
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Insights into Editorial: Making of a legislative court (National Anthem Issue) Summary: The Supreme Court of India, recently, gave an order that the national anthem will have to be played before feature films at cinema halls all over the country, and that those present in these halls are obliged to stand up …
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UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: ESSAY Question Paper Instructions: Write two essays, choosing one from each of the following Section A & B, in about 1000-1200 words. Total Marks : 250 Section ‘A’ 1. If development is not engendered, it is endangered 2. Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed 3. Water …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 03 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Salient features of Indian Society; Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Critically analyse existence and causes of various social disparities in urban India. (200 Words) EPW General Studies – 2 Topic:Issues relating …
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration 7) Define conflict of interest. Does India need separate law to check, prevent and punish public officials involved in conflict of interest cases? Critically examine. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Biotechnology; Agriculture 6) In India some of the factors are forcing farmers to abandon India’s first genetically modified (GM) crop, Bt cotton. What are these factors? Discuss impact on farmers and GM companies. (200 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 5) “The recent judgement by the Supreme Court making singing of national anthem compulsory before screening of movies across cinema halls shows contempt for Fundamental Rights and gives primacy to Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) Do you think India is doing itself a favour by abandoning strategic restraint in favour of strategic proactivism vis-a-vis Pakistan? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Rape trials in India continue to subject female victims to archaic notions of shame and honour. Critically comment on the ordeals rape victim goes through in courts and suggest what measures need to be taken to give justice …
Topic:Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 2) Better learning outcomes in higher education depends on better teachers. Do you think present system of recruiting teachers in higher education sector is leading to better learning outcome? Critically discuss. (200 Words) EPW
Topic:Salient features of Indian Society; Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Critically analyse existence and causes of various social disparities in urban India. (200 Words) EPW
