Insights MINDMAPS: “‘A Water War in Asia” and “Manufacturing sector in India” DOWNLOAD PDFs A Water War in Asia Manufacturing sector in India A Water War in Asia Manufacturing sector in India
Lok Sabha TV- Public Forum: Tapping Solar Potential https://youtu.be/Cls-aNWrmLI A new solar plant has been unveiled in Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu which is seen as the world’s largest solar power plant ata single location. With this, India is expected to become the world’s 3rd biggest solar market after China and the …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: World wars, 1) Why the attack on Pearl Harbour by Japanese forces during the Second World War is hailed as one of the most significant events of Twentieth century? Do you …
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 8) Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of seven sins. (150 Words) GS-4, UPSC Mains 2016
Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 7) Examine the relationship between intellectual property (IP), competition law and innovation in India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6) What procedure is involved in procurement of aircrafts by the Indian airforce and navy? Recently, Indian Navy rejected procurement of the Tejas fighter aircraft. What does it mean to indigenisation of defence technology? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilization 5) What is tax-to-GDP ratio? According to the recent Economic Survey, India’s ratio of tax-to-GDP (gross domestic product) is 5.4 percentage points below that of comparable countries. What are the implications of lack of an adequate tax base for India? Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) Discuss the importance of reliable and frequent data for policymakers in addressing health and nutrition targets. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3) In recent months the phrase ‘Project Europe’ is frequently used in both western and Indian media. What is Project Europe? In the light of recent events, examine what’s happening to the Project Europe. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries 2) Compare and contrast how courts in USA and India have viewed insult to objects of national unity such as flag or national anthem by citizens of their country. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: World wars, 1) Why the attack on Pearl Harbour by Japanese forces during the Second World War is hailed as one of the most significant events of Twentieth century? Do you think some of the consequences of the Pearl Harbour attacks were justified? Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2016: General Studies Paper – 4 (Ethics) Question Paper .
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 06 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Proposal to amend law for cashless wage payments The Centre has proposed amending a law to empower States and allow industries to …
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UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2016: General Studies Paper – 3 Question Paper How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country? Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status …
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Insights into Editorial: CBI – Role of Director, Reforms in its Functions Summary: NGO ‘Common Cause’ has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of Rakesh Asthana’s appointment as interim director of the CBI, alleging that such ad hoc arrangement violated the apex court’s 1998 judgment. Background: Recently, Rakesh Asthana was named as …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 3 & 4 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 …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Nagrota Terror Attack”. Introduction The unfortunate terror strikes have taken place in the Jammu sector of the International Border and where the BSF with great amount of agility was able to corner the terrorists and neutralise them. There were instances of infiltration and Army’s 16 corps Headquarters in Nagrota …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy” and “Yamanaka Genes” DOWNLOAD PDFs ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy Yamanaka Genes ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy Yamanaka Genes
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 06 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism 1) It is said that some of the African countries are indebted to Cuba, especially during the leadership of Fidel Castro, for various reasons. Illustrate with examples. …
