Insights MINDMAPS: “Role of the Supreme Court in backlog problem” and “Strategic relevance of Water in today’s world”. PDFs Role of the Supreme Court in backlog problem Strategic relevance of Water in today’s world Role of the Supreme Court in backlog problem Strategic relevance of Water in today’s world
AIR spotlight summary on “Overall Preparedness of Army”. Modernisation of the Armed forces The Country celebrated 69th Army day on 15th January 2017. There are many challenges faced by the army of which modernisation of the armed forces is one such challenge. Modernisation of the Armed forces is lacking behind. After the attack …
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Lok Sabha TV- Public Forum : H1B-Concerns https://youtu.be/wcDWUUHhh8A The H1B is a non immigrant visa in the US set up under its Immigration and Nationality Act. It allows US employers to temporarily employ workers from other countries in specialty occupations. Indian IT companies are the largest users of this visa. They …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 23 January 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Bihar supports prohibition with ‘the world’s longest human chain’ Bihar has claimed to have formed the world’s largest human chain to reaffirm …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 23 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 …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 23 January 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; population and associated issues, 1) Despite some success, it’s argued that there is a key binding constraint to achieving Swachh Bharat under the Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM). What’s this constraint? …
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Topic: Codes of ethics; Codes of conduct 9) What’s the difference between codes of ethics and codes of conduct? Illustrate with examples. (150 Words) General
Topic: Economics of animal rearing; IPR issues 8) It is argued that the jellikattu sport will help preserve indigenous breeds of cattle. What are the other options people should be encouraged to practice to preserve indigenous breeds? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilization 7) In the post GST scenario, what steps should be taken to reap the full benefits of GST on inter-state trade? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of civil services; Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive 6) Critically comment on the significance of the Central government’s recent decision to compulsorily retire two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and one Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer for ‘non-performance’. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 5) Write a critical note on the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh. Critically examine why Aung San Suu Kyi and India, both champions of democracy, have not been able to resolve this issue within their capabilities. Also suggest how can India address Rohingya issue. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary 4) Bihar government’s decision to put in place 50 per cent reservations in judicial services has been appreciated widely. Discuss merits of this move by Bihar government. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Role of civil services; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 3) Critically analyse important issues plaguing paramilitary and state police forces. Suggest what remedies are needed to address these issues. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Globalization; Poverty and developmental issues 2) “Despite the challenges it has created, globalization has made the world a better place. And we still need it to eradicate poverty.” Do you agree? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; population and associated issues, 1) Despite some success, it’s argued that there is a key binding constraint to achieving Swachh Bharat under the Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM). What’s this constraint? Discuss it’s importance for the success of SBM. (200 Words) Livemint
