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Security Scan – Central Armed Police Forces The Central Armed Police Forces include the BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF and SSB. These five forces come under the Home Ministry and are a sizeable entity. They number almost 9 lakhs or close to a million personnel. Each force is headed by a Director General […]
The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 30 January 2017
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 30 January 2017 Paper 3 Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. FinMin may aid rail safety fund The Finance Ministry has agreed to contribute partially to a new dedicated railway safety fund in the upcoming Budget to be presented on February 1. Background: […]
Insights into Editorial: Outer Space Treaty: 50 years later Summary: Space exploration is governed by a complex series of international treaties and agreements which have been in place for years. The first and probably most important of them celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 27, 2017 – The Outer Space Treaty. This […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 30 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 information. […]
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 30 January 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) To rehabilitate slum dwellers, a common approach adopted is to build higher quality, affordable housing for the poor on the city’s periphery. Critically comment on the viability […]
Topic:Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 8) Write a brief note on Gandhian ethics. (150 Words) Reference
Topic: Infrastructure – Railways 7) While sabotage is indeed a factor in some derailments, bad railway performance is responsible for the majority of train accidents. Critically examine causes of recent railway accidents and measures taken by government to ensure railway safety. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 6) An apolitical ethos of the services has been one of the strongest pillars of our democracy. Do you think the selection of Army Commanders must be made only through deep selection based on merit? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 5) What do you understand by ‘Revolving door detention’ – which was in new recently? In Jammu and Kashmir, the Public Safety Act has been criticised for various reasons. Examine why. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 4) Recently the Union Cabinet approved the IIM Bill, granting the 20 Indian Institutes of Management more autonomy than they currently enjoy. What are the salient features of this Bill? Examine how does it affect autonomy of IIMs. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic:Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, 3) What is Global Gag Rule? Discuss for and against arguments made against this Rule. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Discuss Gandhiji’s approach to politics and relevance of his approach to democracies around the world. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) To rehabilitate slum dwellers, a common approach adopted is to build higher quality, affordable housing for the poor on the city’s periphery. Critically comment on the viability and usefulness of this approach for the urban poor. (200 Words) The Indian Express