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The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 21 January 2017
Insights into Editorial: Jallikattu protests- What is the uproar in Tamil Nadu all about? Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Tamil Nadu to demand removal of the ban imposed by the Supreme court in 2014 on the traditional bull taming sport of Jallikattu. The effects of the jallikattu protests in […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 21 January 2017 Paper 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Government to support Tangaliya weavers in purchasing looms Government of India has decided to facilitate Tangaliya weavers in purchase of looms, by […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 21 January 2017 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background […]
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 21 January 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Social empowerment; poverty and developmental issues 1) Inequality is rising across the world. Critically examine its causes and suggest solutions to eliminate inequality. (200 Words) The Indian Express General Studies – 2 […]
Topic: Ethical issues in international relations; 9) Is it crime to demand the right to self- determination leading to secession? Critically examine. (150 Words) EPW
Topic: Land reforms 8) Critically examine the logic behind and objectives of Niti Aayog’s formal model law on land leasing. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, 7) “The 1991 liberalisation was shaped largely by the economic problems of the government rather than by the economic priorities of the people or by long-term development objectives.” Discuss. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Economic growth and development 6) Manufacturing output grew 7%–8% annually since 1991, with a marked improvement in the variety and quality of goods produced. Yet, its share in gross domestic product has practically stagnated, with a sharp rise in import intensity. Examine why. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, 5) The “reforms” in 1991 laid out a new trajectory in which federalism was dichotomised into two parts—political and fiscal. Critically analyse the changing nature of fiscal federalism since 1991 reforms. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 4) Critically analyse social and economic costs of India’s SEZ policy. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Discuss the significance of the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Silicosis case. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2) It is said that the Supreme Court’s judgment on sectarian appeals during election campaigns interprets the Representation of the People Act, 1951 correctly and to its intended effect. Do you agree? Justify. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Social empowerment; poverty and developmental issues 1) Inequality is rising across the world. Critically examine its causes and suggest solutions to eliminate inequality. (200 Words) The Indian Express
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 20 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 […]