The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 07 February 2017
The Hindu News Analysis (VIDEO): 07 February 2017
Day: February 7, 2017
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 February 2017
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 February 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. The Asia LPG Summit The WLPGA Asia LPG Summit was recently inaugurated in Delhi. In this event, India will showcase its various initiatives such as the Ujjwala, Direct Benefit Transfer and …
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Insights into Editorial: India’s Opposition to China–Pakistan Economic Corridor Is Flawed
Insights into Editorial: India’s Opposition to China–Pakistan Economic Corridor Is Flawed Summary: The 3,000 km-long China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) consisting of highways, railways, and pipelines is the latest irritant in the India–China relationship. What is CPEC? CPEC is clutch of projects valued at $51 billion project which aims at rapidly expanding …
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 07 February 2017
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 07 February 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 …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 February 2017
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 February 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Robert Clive, Warren Hastings and Dalhousie contributed immensely in …
8) Who is an ‘independent director’? What is the role of independent directors, especially in ensuring ethical corporate governance? Examine
Topic: Corporate governance 8) Who is an ‘independent director’? What is the role of independent directors, especially in ensuring ethical corporate governance? Examine. (150 Words) The Indian Express
7) “The Indian tax system—rates, laws and enforcement—remains one of the principal sources of black-money generation.” Critically comment
Topic: Prevention of money laundering 7) “The Indian tax system—rates, laws and enforcement—remains one of the principal sources of black-money generation.” Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
6) How do various forms of violence affect disabled people? Critically analyse.
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 6) How do various forms of violence affect disabled people? Critically analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu
5) What are the likely consequences of recent change of policy on Iran by the United States? Critically comment.
Topic:India and neighbours 5) What are the likely consequences of recent change of policy on Iran by the United States? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
4) Do you think, at this juncture, e-commerce and investment issues should be included under WTO agenda? Should developing countries welcome these issues under WTO? Critically comment.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Do you think, at this juncture, e-commerce and investment issues should be included under WTO agenda? Should developing countries welcome these issues under WTO? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
3) It is said that the opposition to women’s participation in decision-making bodies and processes is centuries-old in Naga society. Critically examine how economics and globalization have exacerbated this attitude against women.
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society 3) It is said that the opposition to women’s participation in decision-making bodies and processes is centuries-old in Naga society. Critically examine how economics and globalization have exacerbated this attitude against women. (200 Words) The Indian Express
2) How different would have been the nature and direction of Indian independence movement without Lord Curzon? Discuss
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 2) How different would have been the nature and direction of Indian independence movement without Lord Curzon? Discuss. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, Struggle for India’s Independence
1) Robert Clive, Warren Hastings and Dalhousie contributed immensely in helping the British expand and hold on to power in India. Compare and contrast their role in making India a victim of colonial atrocities.
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Robert Clive, Warren Hastings and Dalhousie contributed immensely in helping the British expand and hold on to power in India. Compare and contrast their role in making India a victim of colonial atrocities. (200 Words) …
