Insights Daily Current Affairs, 16 January 2017 Paper 3 Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Market regulator tightens merger norms The Securities and Exchange Board of India has tightened the rules for mergers and amalgamations by Indian companies in …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 14 January 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Silver Jubilee Celebrations of NBCFDC The Silver Jubilee celebrations of National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC) was recently inaugurated. A short film “HamariKahani” based on the experiences of beneficiaries of NBCFDC and …
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Insights into Editorial: Why Norway is discarding FM for digital radio Summary: Norway is all set to become the first country in the world to start shutting down its FM radio network in favour of digital radio, a bold move watched closely by other countries around Europe. Background: FM or Frequency Modulation …
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Insights into Editorial Issue of bringing water into concurrent list being discussed with States The Union Ministry of Water Resources has for long been arguing for a shift of water to the Concurrent List without any serious expectation of its happening, but has now begun to pursue the idea more actively. Present …
INTERVIEW-2017: Tips by CSE 2015 Interview Top Scorer (209/275) and Rank 58 (Nazuk Kumar) I am Nazuk Kumar from Chandigarh. I got rank 58 in CSE 2015. I am allotted to the IAS, with AGMUT cadre and am currently undergoing Phase 1 of training at LBSNAA. I got 209/275 in the interview, which was …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 January 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:Distribution of key natural resources 1) It is said that the importance of water in the 21st century is comparable to that of oil in the 20th. Critically analyse water’s strategic relevance …
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Topic: Accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; 9) Recent boat tragedy in Bihar is blamed on failure of state and union governments in implementing safety related measures in waterways. In cases like this one, how should citizens hold state accountable? In turn, how should state respond?Critically comment. (150 Words) …
Topic: Awareness in S&T 8) How does e-cigarette work? Is it safe for health? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology 7) Explain the method used by Aryabhata to measure earth’s circumference. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Employment 6) It is argued that that the advanced world is unlikely to witness any growth in factory jobs, as manufacturing companies of these countries find it profitable to combine their know-how with low-wage labour in developing nations. Analyse the statement and also examine what challenges does India face in creating more jobs. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity 5) What do you understand by ‘secret ballot’? Are elections held in India secret? If not, how can elections be conducted secretly and also protect voters’ privacy? Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 4) Compare and contrast powers of Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s with that of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor’s. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) Analyse today’s key global trends and their impact on the world and India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to health 2) It is said that measles-rubella, pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines will boost the Universal Immunisation Programme. Explain how. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic:Distribution of key natural resources 1) It is said that the importance of water in the 21st century is comparable to that of oil in the 20th. Critically analyse water’s strategic relevance to today’s world. (200 Words) Livemint
