The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 19 December 2016
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 19 December 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 19 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. J&K has no sovereignty: SC Snubbing the Jammu and Kashmir High …
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Insights into Editorial: Agriculture a fertile ground for digitization
Insights into Editorial: Agriculture a fertile ground for digitization Summary: While agriculture’s share in India’s economy has progressively declined to less than 15% due to high growth rates of industrial and services sector, the sector’s importance in India’s social and economic fabric goes well beyond this indicator. Why a strong agricultural sector …
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Insights into Editorial: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill – Rights Issue
Insights into Editorial: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill – Rights Issue Summary: By passing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, the Parliament has adopted a radically transformative piece of legislation that addresses the concerns of arguably the most marginalised section of Indian society. Background: The World Bank estimates …
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19 December 2016
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 1) Comment on the findings of ‘Household Survey on India’s Citizen Environment & Consumer Economy’ (ICE 360° survey) 2016. (200 Words) Livemint General Studies – 2 …
8) How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swatcch Bharath Abhyan?
Topic: Social influence and persuasion. 8) How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swatcch Bharath Abhyan? (150 Words) CSE Mains 2016 – GS IV
7) How can big data and analytics transform various sectors of economy? Examine
Topic: Awareness in S&T 7) How can big data and analytics transform various sectors of economy? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
6) Why is digitization necessary for agriculture in India? How can digitization help it? Discuss.
Topic: e-Technology in the aid of farmers 6) Why is digitization necessary for agriculture in India? How can digitization help it? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
5) Examine the causes of the problem of poor learning outcomes in Indian schools. Suggest what needs to be done to improve learning outcomes in Indian schools.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, 5) Examine the causes of the problem of poor learning outcomes in Indian schools. Suggest what needs to be done to improve learning outcomes in Indian schools. (200 Words) The Hindu
4) When compared to tubectomies, of the 40 lakh sterilisation procedures done in 2014-15, vasectomies accounted for a minuscule 1.9 per cent. Examine the factors contributing to this gap in India’s family planning programme and suggest measures to address this issue.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) When compared to tubectomies, of the 40 lakh sterilisation procedures done in 2014-15, vasectomies accounted for a minuscule 1.9 per cent. Examine the factors contributing to this gap in India’s family planning programme and suggest measures to address this issue. (200 Words) …
3) A digital economy comes with its own pressure points and vulnerabilities. What are these? How should government fix them? Examine.
Topic:Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 3) A digital economy comes with its own pressure points and vulnerabilities. What are these? How should government fix them? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
2) In your opinion, what is the role and job of elected representatives in a democracy? In recent months, India is witnessing the shift to law-making by ordinance and disenchantment of people with the functioning of parliament. In this light, critically comment on the losing significance of parliament and its effect on democracy.
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 2) In your opinion, what is the role and job of elected representatives in a democracy? In recent months, India is witnessing the shift to law-making by ordinance and disenchantment of people with the functioning of parliament. …
1) Comment on the findings of ‘Household Survey on India’s Citizen Environment & Consumer Economy’ (ICE 360° survey) 2016.
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 1) Comment on the findings of ‘Household Survey on India’s Citizen Environment & Consumer Economy’ (ICE 360° survey) 2016. (200 Words) Livemint