Insights MINDMAPS: “Refugees in India” and “Act East Policy”
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Month: December 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 December 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 December 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. First ‘water-wave laser’ created by scientists in Israel Scientists have created the first ‘water-wave laser’ that emits a beam through the interaction …
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Insights into Editorial: The message from Amritsar
Insights into Editorial: The message from Amritsar Summary: Since the toppling of the Taliban government in 2001, India and Afghanistan have witnessed a significant strengthening of their bilateral ties. As Afghanistan’s stability is important for India’s own, India has readily supported the growth of democracy in its neighbour, battered as it is …
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Insights SECURE COMPILATIONS: November 1 – 15, 2016
SECURE COMPILATIONS: November 1 – 15, 2016 General Studies – 1 General Studies – 2 General Studies – 3
The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 02 December 2016
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 December 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country 1) Critically analyse views of Gandhi, Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru and Ambedkar on patriotism. (200 …
8) Is patriotism more important than humanity? Justify. In your opinion, how patriotism should be inculcated among citizens? Comment.
Topic: role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 8) Is patriotism more important than humanity? Justify. In your opinion, how patriotism should be inculcated among citizens? Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
7) Indian researchers have developed a wound-healing nanofibrous mat that interacts with the body to help it heal faster and without scarring. Discuss its mechanism and applications
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology 7) Indian researchers have developed a wound-healing nanofibrous mat that interacts with the body to help it heal faster and without scarring. Discuss its mechanism and applications. (200 Words) The Hindu
6) Recently, Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone devastated its society and economy. How did it impact various sections of Sierra Leone’s society? Also examine role of various international agencies in situations like this.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 6) Recently, Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone devastated its society and economy. How did it impact various sections of Sierra Leone’s society? Also examine role of various international agencies in situations like this. (200 Words) The Hindu
5) Recently, the World Health Organisation released guidelines on HIV self-testing. Discuss its significance and also examine mechanism used in its OraQuick HIV self-testing.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5) Recently, the World Health Organisation released guidelines on HIV self-testing. Discuss its significance and also examine mechanism used in its OraQuick HIV self-testing. (200 Words) The Hindu
4) In the light of upcoming Heart of Asia conference on Afghanistan, critically analyse evolving nature of India’s relationship with Afghanistan
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) In the light of upcoming Heart of Asia conference on Afghanistan, critically analyse evolving nature of India’s relationship with Afghanistan. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
3) Do you think measures like demonetization which have bearing on all the citizens, should have been implemented through legislative support? If the Supreme Court intervenes in the validity of demonetization move, will it amount to judicial overreach? Critically comment
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 3) Do you think measures like demonetization which have bearing on all the citizens, should have been implemented through legislative support? If the Supreme Court intervenes in the validity of demonetization move, will it amount to judicial overreach? Critically comment. (200 Words) The …
2) The proposition that populism harms democracy has been amply borne out by our history. Do you think the subordination of political parties to populist leaders is good for democracy? Critically comment.
Topic: Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2) The proposition that populism harms democracy has been amply borne out by our history. Do you think the subordination of political parties to populist leaders is good for democracy? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
1) Critically analyse views of Gandhi, Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru and Ambedkar on patriotism.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country 1) Critically analyse views of Gandhi, Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru and Ambedkar on patriotism. (200 Words) The Indian Express
AIR spotlight summary on “Rail Vikas Shivir”.
AIR spotlight summary on “Rail Vikas Shivir”. Introduction Rail Vikas Shivir (Rail Development Camp) was organised at Surajkund near Faridabad. The intention behind the shivir is that the railway officers and workers should take part in the modernisation of railway. The experts from all over the globe are invited to share …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “National eHealth Authority (NeHA)” and “Throwaway Society”.
Insights MINDMAPS: “National eHealth Authority (NeHA)” and “Throwaway Society”. Download PDFs National eHealth Authority (NeHA) Throwaway Society National eHealth Authority (NeHA) Throwaway Society
Lok Sabha TV- Insight: International Day of Rural Women
Lok Sabha TV- Insight: International Day of Rural Women Note: Please watch from 23ed minute for today’s topic https://youtu.be/UzrG2V8ms0Y On October 15th each year, the United Nations celebrates International Day of Rural Women and recognizes importance of women in enhancing agricultural and rural development worldwide. As per the UN, empowering rural …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 December 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 December 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Trade costs of India remain high: UN body The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said, in its …
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Insights into Editorial: India’s missing girl children
Insights into Editorial: India’s missing girl children Summary: The demographic transition in India has brought along an ugly unintended consequence – a historically strong preference for sons over daughters in these societies has strengthened with the decline in fertility, thus worsening the female-male sex ratio at birth. New data from the Civil …
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Insights into Issues: Merger of Railway Budget into the General Budget
Insights into Issues: Merger of Railway Budget into the General Budget The almost century old practice of presenting a separate Railway Budget ahead of the General Budget is to be dispensed with from the next financial year (2017-18) and the Railway Budget will be merged with the General Budget. The proposal has …
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