Day: March 15, 2017

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AIR spotlight summary on “First International Agro biodiversity Congress”.

    AIR spotlight summary on “First International Agro biodiversity Congress”. Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first International Agro biodiversity Congress where 900 delegates from 60 countries participated. The conference was organised by the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources and Biodiversity International, a CGIAR Research Centre headquartered in Rome, Italy.  Significance of the conference …

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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 March 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  15 March  2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarification Quiz, 12th& 13th March, 2017: Question regarding approval given by the Union Cabinet for the acquisition by SBI of 5 associate banks – Please read the solution carefully, and go through the PIB link provided. …

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Insights into Editorial: The economics of maternity leave

    Insights into Editorial: The economics of maternity leave    Summary: The government, through an amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act, has enhanced the paid maternity leave for women in the organised sector to 26 weeks from the current 12. This move is in line with several expert recommendations including that of the World …

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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 March 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 March 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic :  Role of women; Social empowerment 1) Do you think maternity benefits alone will be enough to bridge India’s gaping gender gap in the workforce? Critically discuss. (200 Words) …

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5) What are the salient features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Recently the draft rules of this new law were made available to the public for comments. Critically comment on these rules.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.  5) What are the salient features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Recently the draft rules of this new law were made available to the public for comments. Critically comment on these rules. (200 Words) The Hindu

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4) Critically comment on the problems being faced by Indian diaspora in the US. What steps should be taken by Indian community and the Indian government to address problems that are being faced by the diaspora now?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4) Critically comment on the problems being faced by Indian diaspora in the US. What steps should be taken by Indian community and the Indian government to address problems that are being faced by the diaspora now? (200 Words) The …

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