It’s Okay! Shreya Kabir Oh My God! Such a humungous syllabus! One arduous journey! How on earth will I ever be able to do it? Maybe I should better stick to my current job or maybe I can take this up after a year or so! Similar thoughts like such can storm …
AIR spotlight summary on “Supreme Court directive to play National Anthem in Cinema Theatre”. Introduction Supreme Court has mandated that it is mandatory to play National Anthem in cinema halls at the beginning of the movie and all those present in the cinema hall should stand up as a mark of respect. There …
Insights MINDMAPS: “Ecological Impact of Highways and Railways projects passing through Forests” and “Ultra-Supercritical Coal fired Power Plant (USC)”. DOWNLOAD PDFs Ecological Impact of Highways and Railways projects passing through Forests Ultra-Supercritical Coal fired Power Plant (USC) Ecological Impact of Highways and Railways projects passing through Forests Ultra-Supercritical Coal fired Power …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 08 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. MoU between India and Afghanistan The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India and Afghanistan on cooperation in the peaceful uses …
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Insights into Editorial: Demonetization, Election Commission and Electoral Reforms Summary: India today stands as a model for emerging democracies across the world. Having held periodic elections since 1951, with the exception of the two-year Emergency period, the efficacy of the electoral structures both at the national and State-levels has to a great …
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The Big Picture -Takeaways from Heart of Asia Conference The 6th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process to help the political and economic transition of Afghanistan recently managed to sidestep Indo-Pak rivalry that often derails regional initiatives. The Conference in Amritsar which was attended by over 40 …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 6 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 …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: World geography 1) Recently Andaman and Nicobar islands witnessed heavy swells formed due to the depression over southeast Bay of Bengal. What are depressions? How are they formed? Examine their relationship with …
Topic: Challenges of corruption. 8) Because of demonetization itself, new methods of corruption have cropped up. Do you think corruption can be definitively ended with a surgical strike? If not, what is the best way to end wicked problem like corruption which morphs into various shapes depending upon circumstances? Comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) According to you, what is education? Does the kind of education which schools and colleges across India are imparting fit into your definition of education? If given chance to transform India’s education system, on which aspects would you focus more? Justify. (200 Words) …
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; 6) What is polar Sun Synchronous Orbit? Discuss the technology and applications of RESOURCESAT series satellites launched by ISRO. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 5) It is said that demonetization have had certain positive impact on electoral reforms. For more comprehensive reforms, what measures should government implement, especially proposals of the Election Commission of India? Exmaine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) Digital payment revolution is the best disruption unleashed by demonetisation. Is there a need for regulation? How it should be regulated? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Do you think the judgement delivered in Koushal v. Naz Foundation case by the Supreme Court is rather an aberration considering other judgements delivered within and outside India by other courts? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure 2) Indian polity is moving towards centralization. In this light, critically analyse the role of regional parties today. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: World geography 1) Recently Andaman and Nicobar islands witnessed heavy swells formed due to the depression over southeast Bay of Bengal. What are depressions? How are they formed? Examine their relationship with airmasses. (200 Words) The Hindu
