Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 January 2017

    Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 January 2017   Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   India-CERT Signs an MoU with US-CERT   India and the US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for close cooperation and exchange of information pertaining to cyber …

Insights into Editorial: Supreme Court rejects plea to make it mandatory for parties to declare source of funds

    Insights into Editorial: Supreme Court rejects plea to make it mandatory for parties to declare source of funds   The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea to make it mandatory for parties to declare source of funds. With this political parties will continue to enjoy income tax exemption for the funds …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 January 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  11 January  2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu  and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 January 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 January 2017 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) Discuss features, significance and relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran movement. (200 Words) The Hindu …

7) “A Constitution does not “confer” fundamental rights. It confirms their existence and accords them protection. Above all, the fundamental rights part in the Constitution is a salutary reminder that the powers of the state are not unlimited and that human personality is priceless.” Discuss the significance of this statement.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.  7) “A Constitution does not “confer” fundamental rights. It confirms their existence and accords them protection. Above all, the fundamental rights part in the Constitution is a salutary reminder that the powers of the state are not unlimited and that human personality is …

6) What were the objectives of the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance? Do you think this Ordinance subverts both the primacy of the legislature and the spirit of the Constitution? Critically examine.

Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these; Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive 6) What were the objectives of the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance? Do you think this Ordinance subverts both the primacy of the legislature and the spirit of the …

5) Various parliamentary committees have contributed immensely to the policy debate in Parliament. However, their work has always been behind closed doors. Do you think their proceedings should be open to the public in the form of televised format? Critically comment.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5) Various parliamentary committees have contributed immensely to the policy debate in Parliament. However, their work has always been behind closed doors. Do you think their proceedings should be open to the public in the form of televised format? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express

4) India now finds itself increasingly isolated in continental Asia. Russia and the Central Asian countries are linking their infrastructure to China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR). What compelling arguments can be made in favour of India for it to join OBOR initiative? Examine.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) India now finds itself increasingly isolated in continental Asia. Russia and the Central Asian countries are linking their infrastructure to China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR). What compelling arguments can be made in favour of India for it to join OBOR …

3) In the wake of demonetization, the ruling party at the centre has said that any win in upcoming assembly elections would be regarded as referendum in favour of its demonetization policy. Is it fair to consider assembly elections as referendum on certain policy issues? Critically analyse.

Topic : Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 3) In  the wake of demonetization, the ruling party at the centre has said that any win in upcoming assembly elections would be regarded as referendum in favour of its demonetization policy.  Is it fair to consider assembly elections as referendum on …