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
SYNOPSIS – Insights Secure – 2017: 26th December 2016 General Studies – 1; Topic: History of the world – events and their effect on society 1) We are witnessing rise of national-populists across the world. What challenges do they pose to democracy? Critically comment on this rising phenomenon. (200 Words) The Indian Express Victory of …
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AIR spotlight summary on “India – Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Relations”. Introduction The president of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev visited India. This visit comes after the visit of Tajikistan president Emomali Rahmon. Last year our Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited all the 5 central Asian Countries. The ongoing engagement with Central Asia is going on since …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Tobacco Control in India” and “Depression In Bay of Bengal” PDF Files Tobacco Control in India Depression In Bay Of Bengal Tobacco Control in India Depression In Bay of Bengal
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 December 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Last Hurdle for Ken Betwa link over Wild life board has cleared the Ken Betwa river link project. Now, the government is all set to start the work once the funding pattern …
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Insights into Editorial: Addressing India’s water dispute problem Summary: The Centre has decided to set up a single, permanent Tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes subsuming existing tribunals, a step which is aimed at resolving grievances of states in a speedy manner. Besides the Tribunal, the government has also proposed …
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