SYNOPSIS – Insights Secure – 2017: 22 December 2016 General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women, Social empowerment 1) Since the December 2012 gangrape, there has been little progress in ensuring safety of women in the Capital. Examine why despite numerous court hearings on the issue, there has been no progress on this …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Energy Conservation and Clean Energy Choices”. Introduction World Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on 14th December globally to highlight the importance of energy consumption and its use in our day-to-day life, its scarcity and its impact on sustainability of global eco systems. The climate change concerns are globally disturbing the population …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 23 December, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil …
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The Big Picture- Rural Economy in 2016 The rural economy is an important segment of the ecosystem and accounts for about 70% of employment and 50% of GDP with agriculture being the main driver followed by services and manufacturing. It is largely unorganized and hence those working in rural India …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 23 December 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. NGT bans open waste burning The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a complete ban on burning of waste in open places, including at landfill sites and announced a fine of Rs. …
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Insights into Editorial: Boosting Indian software products Summary: The government recently issued the draft of first ever National Software Policy with an aim to increase share of Indian software products in global market by 10 fold to estimated $148 billion and create employment opportunity for 3.5 million people by 2025. The National …
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The essay topic ‘If development is not engendered, it is endangered’ in 2016 CSE Mains Essay Paper had created confusion and anxiety among candidates who had attempted this topic. Candidates who interpreted the meaning of ‘engendered’ as ‘inclusive of all genders’ (thanks to Hindi translation) wrote essay mainly on importance of women and third …
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 23 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times 1) Examine the influence of Shivaji on various aspects of culture of Maharashtra. (200 Words) …
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 8) Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development.” Discuss Kautilya’s views. (150 words) CSE Mains 2016 GS-IV
Topic: Developments in S&T 7) Write a note on different types of cardiac stents. In India most patients can not afford these stents. What measures has government taken to make them affordable? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) What is the impact of demonetization on the microfinance sector and financial inclusion of poor? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic:Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 5) In the light of the recent Draft National Policy on Software Products, examine what more government can do to boost software sector. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, 4) For the past 50 years, on an average – in Uttar Pradesh- nearly 60 per cent of the members of the legislative assembly are first-time MLAs, in every assembly. Is this a worrying trend? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States 3) According to a new SBI research report, the aggregate of debit and card transactions at point of source (PoS) terminals fell to a little more than Rs 35,000 crore in November, the lowest since February. Why do you think, despite demonetization and aggressive push …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 2) India has maintained silence over Aleppo killings in Syria. Do you think India should voice its concern strongly? If yes, why and how India should respond? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times 1) Examine the influence of Shivaji on various aspects of culture of Maharashtra. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
