AIR spotlight summary on “India-UK Bilateral Relations”

    AIR spotlight summary on “India-UK Bilateral Relations”. Introduction The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May is on a three day visit to India. This is the first bilateral visit of Theresa May outside Europe since she became Prime Minister. That reflects the priority which Britain attaches with India. India’s approach is that the …

Insights into Editorial: Credibility of Electronic Voting Machines

    Insights into Editorial: Credibility of Electronic Voting Machines    After declaration of result of the recently held General Elections to the State Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, some political parties have raised voice against the credibility of the ECI-EVMs, alleging tampering of EVMs during the said elections. However, …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 17 March 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  17 March  2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu  and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 March 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 March 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic :  Art and culture; Salient features of Indian society 1) Do you think the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) decision to not to issue certificate to certain movies is …

6) India has a dubious record of having the most road traffic accidents and fatalities in the world, barring China. Examine what measures should be taken by the government to reduce road traffic accidents and fatalities.

Topic: Infrastructure 6) India has a dubious record of having the most road traffic accidents and fatalities in the world, barring China. Examine what measures should be taken by the government to reduce road traffic accidents and fatalities. (200 Words) The Indian Express

4) Recently, the government has chosen to introduce the injectable contraceptive, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) control women’s fertility. What are the merits and demerits of this step? Critically examine.

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,  4) Recently, the government has chosen to introduce the injectable contraceptive, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) control women’s fertility. What are the merits and demerits of this step? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

3) The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is formulating a Vision 2030 document. This document is coterminous with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In your opinion, considering the hardships faced by the disabled persons in India, how should Vision 2030 strive to address concerns of disabled people? Examine

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections 3) The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is formulating a Vision 2030 document. This document is coterminous with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In your opinion,  considering the hardships faced by the disabled persons in India, …

1) Do you think the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) decision to not to issue certificate to certain movies is an assault on artistic freedom? In your opinion, how should the Indian society react to censorships by CBFC? Critically comment.

Topic :  Art and culture; Salient features of Indian society 1) Do you think the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) decision to not to issue certificate to certain movies is an assault on artistic freedom? In your opinion, how should the Indian society react to censorships by CBFC? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu