AIR spotlight summary on “Swachh Bharat Mission”. Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 said that when the girl student reach the age where she realises the lack of female toilets in her school, she leaves her education mid way. As they leave their education mid way, they remain uneducated. 2014 has seen …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 January 2017 Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. After Centre, Apple may also have to cross States’ hurdles to set up plant in India After Centre, Apple may have to face a fresh round …
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The Big Picture: Bank NPAs: Should banks be more autonomous? Rising corporate debt and higher default rates have led to a continuous increase in distress loans in the Indian financial system. The situation has worsened in the last 5 years with the stressed asset ratio rising from 7.6% in March 2012 …
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Insights into Editorial: Rolling back Ordinance Raj Summary: The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in Krishna Kumar Singh’s case, has reiterated the principle that re-promulgation of ordinances is a fraud on the Constitution and a subversion of the democratic legislative processes. The raison d’être for this dictum is that re-promulgation represents …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 January 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Conservation; Environmental pollution; Changes to critical geographical features 1) Critically comment on American President Donald Trump’s climate change policy. (200 Words) The Hindu General Studies – 2 Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, …
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Topic:Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 9) It is alleged that the American President Donald Trump is a proven liar. What ethical challenges such leaders pose to free media, independent institutions and to the public? (150 Words) The New York Times
Topic: Disaster and Disaster management 8) It is said that in Bhuj’s post 2001 earthquake rebuilding, the Gujarat approach is widely looked at as a model for reconstruction post natural disasters such as earthquakes. Discuss features of this disaster management model. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Infrastructure; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 7) What is the science and technology involved in Hyperloop? Can it transform how Indians travel? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 6) Strong arguments are made in favour of introducing universal basic income (UBI) in India. Analyse these arguments and suggest how UBI can be made feasible and effective in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 5) The bankruptcy and insolvency code, which received the Parliament’s nod in May 2016, has a wide ambit under its jurisdiction including individuals, companies, limited liability partnerships, partnership firms and other legal entities. Can this code be effectively implemented in India? What challenges does it face? Critically examine. (200 …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 4) Breaking the banker-borrower nexus is just as critical for safeguarding public money as is acting against corrupt administrators. In the light of wilful defaulting and involvement of some bankers in facilitating huge loans without due diligence, critically examine how should government proceed to safeguard public money and act …
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate; 3) Discuss the significance of the recently concluded Astana talks on the Syrian conflict for the international diplomacy and conflict resolution. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2) The Supreme Court of India, in Krishna Kumar Singh v. State of Bihar , made a series of pronouncements with potentially huge implications for the future of democratic governance in the country. Critically discuss significance of these pronouncements. (200 Words) The …
Topic: Conservation; Environmental pollution; Changes to critical geographical features 1) Critically comment on American President Donald Trump’s climate change policy. (200 Words) The Hindu
