Topic: Functioning of judiciary 3) Do you think more judges, more courts, more computers alone will do much to improve the efficiency of courts or access to justice? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 2) It is alleged that the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act has been diluted over the years since its drafting. Critically examine what provisions have been diluted and how this has impacted tribals. (200 …
Topic:World history 1) What is ‘One-China policy’? Briefly discuss history of this policy. Does this policy benefit stakeholder countries? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu Financial Times
Walk Your Way Shreya Kabir Going through few CSE toppers’ interviews, I got inspired as well as nervous at the same time, on knowing the number of hours they used to put each day during their preparation. Some would study for 8 hours and some others for 14 hours. Scrutinizing many such …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 14 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. India Signs Grant Agreement with the IBRD An agreement for Global Environment Facility Grant of USD 5.19 Million for “Additional Financing for Financing Energy Efficiency at MSMEs …
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The Big Picture – Should Indian startups be given protection against foreign firms? India’s most successful internet entrepreneurs of Flipkart and Ola have raised the banner of nationalism in their fight against foreign origin rivals urging the Government to design policies which will favour home grown companies. The coordinated push amongst …
Insights into Editorial: Revamping the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Summary: The recent demonetisation move of the central government has increased the workload of income tax officials in the country. Demonetisation was aimed at reducing the extent of black money—money on which tax should be paid, but is not. Demonetisation is the first …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 14 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Examine the factors that led to India’s victory in the 1971 War against Pakistan. …
Topic: Ethics in human actions 8) Big Pharma is driven by profit motive and avarice. Are there any instances where one can argue in favour of Big Pharma? Illustrate on ethical grounds. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Awareness in space technology 7) What are “Trojan” asteroids? Discuss the significance of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Disaster management 6) Discuss what measures should be taken to efficiently manage disaster caused by tropical cyclones in India’s coastal cities. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure – energy 5) Recently, the union government decided to waive off import duty on wheat. Why? How will this step affect farmers and traders in India? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 4) Comment on the recommendations of Ratan Watal panel on digital payments. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) What do you understand by bilateral investment treaty (BIT)? Recently India terminated its BIT with Netherlands and has also issued notices to around 50 countries to terminate BITs. How will this impact India? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) What are the likely outcomes of a cashless society? Who will be the beneficiaries? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Examine the factors that led to India’s victory in the 1971 War against Pakistan. What were the outcome of this War? (200 Words) The Hindu
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 13 December 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Disaster and disaster management. NDRF teams pre-positioned in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for cyclone Vardah In view of development of cyclone Vardah over Bay of Bengal, 19 flood rescue teams of NDRF have been prepositioned in coastal areas of …
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Insights into Editorial: Cyclone Vardah Cyclone Vardah has brought Chennai to a standstill. It has also made landfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu. The cyclone has also uprooted many trees and disrupted telecommunication in the state. Vardah is a major cyclonic storm originating in the Bay of Bengal. India was also …
