SYNOPSIS – Insights Secure 2017: 27 December 2016 General Studies – 1; Topic: History of the world – events and their effect on society 1) What impact would backlash against globalisation, technological innovations and rivalries between great powers will have on India? Critically analyse. (200 Words) The Indian Express It is believed …
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AIR spotlight summary on “India-US major strategic partnership”. Introduction Ashton Carter Defence Secretary of US visited India to have important talks with the Government of India. He said India is rising military power, both courtiers share democracy, multi rationalism and lot in common. India is seen as the strategic partner of US in …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 28 December, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarifications: Quiz, 27th December, 2016 (Click HERE), Q3: It’s a question requiring not too much analysis. That is, consider every other factor to be a constant – level of employment and so on. In such …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 28 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Antlers could end up in medicines Kerala State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) has recommended the use of antlers of spotted deer and …
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Rajya Sabha TV: Security Scan – Police Reforms A democracy is premised on the sanctity of law and this legislation is derived from the Constitution. In the Indian case, a nascent democratic republic adopted one of the most comprehensive and visionary Constitutions in the world in January 1950. The legislation …
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Insights into Editorial: A fair tax for long-term capital gains Summary: The Economic Survey of India last year noted that India under-taxes its people, and hence under-spends, especially on social sectors like health and education. It concluded that the direct tax to GDP ratio in India is nearly at the bottom. …
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MOTIVATION: Yet again, next year! Shreya Kabir This time last year, were you in a similar scenario? Books and newspapers piled up on one side and you, on the other side revising the same polity notes? Is this the same scene? If yes, then what probably has changed? You realize that all …
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 28 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Regionalism; Natural resources 1) It is argued that geography predetermines conflicts. Illustrate this with the example of ongoing Manipur crisis. (200 Words) The Hindu Topic: Art and culture; Salient features of Indian society …
Topic: Attitude 8) Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society. a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in …
Topic: Conservation; Environmental pollution 7) Climate change financing faces several hurdles, especially when it comes to financing from financial sector itself. What are the challenges that have hindered climate specific financing from financial institutions? How such financing can be mobilized? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it 6) Financial inclusion remains an unfulfilled dream for disabled people in India. Discuss reasons behind their exclusion, the challenges they face in accessing financial services and measures needed to bring them into financial inclusion fold. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 5) These days USA considers India to be a reliable and trusted partner in the process of stabilizing Afghanistan. Discuss why. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Both Pakistan and China have suggested that India should join the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) project. Should India join CPEC? What does this offer by these two countries signify? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 3) Discuss the reforms and their significance brought in the rules governing grant of passports in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Art and culture; Salient features of Indian society 2) Can recent demonetization be considered as ‘cultural revolution’? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Regionalism; Natural resources 1) It is argued that geography predetermines conflicts. Illustrate this with the example of ongoing Manipur crisis. (200 Words) The Hindu
