UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS – 2016: Hindi and English Compulsory Papers
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS – 2016: Hindi and English Compulsory Papers ENGLISH – Compulsory – UPSC Mains 2016 HINDI – Compulsory – UPSC Mains 2016
Day: December 7, 2016
AIR spotlight summary on “Fundamental Rights and Duties”
AIR spotlight summary on “Fundamental Rights and Duties”. Introduction The Constitution day or Samvidhan Divas is celebrated on 26th November in India and to honour B.R. Ambedkar who is known as architect of Indian constitution. On this day in 1949 Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India and it came into …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Cashless Economy” and “National Software Policy”.
Insights MINDMAPS: “Cashless Economy” and “National Software Policy”. DOWNLOAD PDFs Cashless Economy National Software Policy Cashless Economy National Software Policy
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 December 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. IIIDEM Conducts Training for Saarc Nations on Election Management With the aim of …
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The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 07 December 2016
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Insights into Editorial: Jagjit Singh Case – Contract Workers vs Permanent Workers
Insights into Editorial: Jagjit Singh Case – Contract Workers vs Permanent Workers Summary: In a significant judgment in the Jagjit Singh Case, the Supreme Court has ruled that contract workers should get the same pay as permanent workers. It held that denial of equal pay for equal work to daily wagers, temporary, casual …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 5 December 2016
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 5 December, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarifications: Question 4, 26th November Quiz (Click HERE): Regarding Google XPRIZE – The statements should have been better-worded. Statement 1 is fine, statement 2 and 3 should have been – “the rover should travel five hundred metres …
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AIR spotlight summary on “The Constitution of India: A model document for major democracies in the world”.
AIR spotlight summary on “The Constitution of India: A model document for major democracies in the world”. Impact of Indian Constitution in India and other Countries In the context of freedom movement and evolution, the constitution making process has left a deep imprint in the entire world mainly in the developing world particularly …
Insights MINDMAPS: “‘A Water War in Asia” and “Manufacturing sector in India”
Insights MINDMAPS: “‘A Water War in Asia” and “Manufacturing sector in India” DOWNLOAD PDFs A Water War in Asia Manufacturing sector in India A Water War in Asia Manufacturing sector in India
Lok Sabha TV- Public Forum: Tapping Solar Potential
Lok Sabha TV- Public Forum: Tapping Solar Potential https://youtu.be/Cls-aNWrmLI A new solar plant has been unveiled in Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu which is seen as the world’s largest solar power plant ata single location. With this, India is expected to become the world’s 3rd biggest solar market after China and the …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 December 2016
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: World wars, 1) Why the attack on Pearl Harbour by Japanese forces during the Second World War is hailed as one of the most significant events of Twentieth century? Do you …
8) Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of seven sins.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 8) Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of seven sins. (150 Words) GS-4, UPSC Mains 2016
7) Examine the relationship between intellectual property (IP), competition law and innovation in India.
Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 7) Examine the relationship between intellectual property (IP), competition law and innovation in India. (200 Words) Livemint
6) What procedure is involved in procurement of aircrafts by the Indian airforce and navy? Recently, Indian Navy rejected procurement of the Tejas fighter aircraft. What does it mean to indigenisation of defence technology? Examine.
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6) What procedure is involved in procurement of aircrafts by the Indian airforce and navy? Recently, Indian Navy rejected procurement of the Tejas fighter aircraft. What does it mean to indigenisation of defence technology? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
5) What is tax-to-GDP ratio? According to the recent Economic Survey, India’s ratio of tax-to-GDP (gross domestic product) is 5.4 percentage points below that of comparable countries. What are the implications of lack of an adequate tax base for India? Analyse.
Topic: Resource mobilization 5) What is tax-to-GDP ratio? According to the recent Economic Survey, India’s ratio of tax-to-GDP (gross domestic product) is 5.4 percentage points below that of comparable countries. What are the implications of lack of an adequate tax base for India? Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
4) Discuss the importance of reliable and frequent data for policymakers in addressing health and nutrition targets
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) Discuss the importance of reliable and frequent data for policymakers in addressing health and nutrition targets. (200 Words) The Hindu
3) In recent months the phrase ‘Project Europe’ is frequently used in both western and Indian media. What is Project Europe? In the light of recent events, examine what’s happening to the Project Europe.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3) In recent months the phrase ‘Project Europe’ is frequently used in both western and Indian media. What is Project Europe? In the light of recent events, examine what’s happening to the Project Europe. (200 Words) Livemint
2) Compare and contrast how courts in USA and India have viewed insult to objects of national unity such as flag or national anthem by citizens of their country.
Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries 2) Compare and contrast how courts in USA and India have viewed insult to objects of national unity such as flag or national anthem by citizens of their country. (200 Words) The Indian Express
1) Why the attack on Pearl Harbour by Japanese forces during the Second World War is hailed as one of the most significant events of Twentieth century? Do you think some of the consequences of the Pearl Harbour attacks were justified? Comment
Topic: World wars, 1) Why the attack on Pearl Harbour by Japanese forces during the Second World War is hailed as one of the most significant events of Twentieth century? Do you think some of the consequences of the Pearl Harbour attacks were justified? Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
