Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 June 2017

  Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 June 2017   Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   CBDT entered into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement   The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement with Indian taxpayers. A …

POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Strategy by IAS Topper – Mirant Parikh, Rank 67, PSIR Marks – 307, First Attempt

  POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Strategy by IAS Topper – Mirant Parikh, Rank 67, PSIR Marks – 307, First Attempt   The Enigma that is PSIR – All Frill and All Thrill?? The UPSC results are out and the Travesty of pitting one Optional subject against the other has started already. The popularity of …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 June 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 June 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers.   General Studies – 1;   Topic:  The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country 1) Mahatma Gandhi went on a five-day fast and called off the …

6) The Union Cabinet recently approved the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission on allowances with 34 modifications. What are the major modifications and who will it benefit? Also examine how will these accepted recommendations affect both beneficiaries and government.

Topic:   Indian economy  6) The Union Cabinet recently approved the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission on allowances with 34 modifications. What are the major modifications and who will it benefit? Also examine how will these accepted recommendations affect both beneficiaries and government. (200 Words) The Indian Express

4) It is said that the Election Commission’s order disqualifying a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government for three years is an important step in curbing ‘paid news’ in the electoral arena. Do you think ‘paid news’ should be considered as an electoral offence? Substantiate.

Topic: Functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 4) It is said that the Election Commission’s order disqualifying a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government for three years is an important step in curbing ‘paid news’ in the electoral arena. Do you think ‘paid news’ should be considered as an electoral offence? Substantiate. (200 Words) The …

3)  Recently, the European Commission slapped on Google fine of €2.4 billion. Examine the reasons and what this huge fine means to Google. In the light of this episode, critically comment on the changing role of regulators.

Topic:  Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3)  Recently, the European Commission slapped on Google fine of €2.4 billion. Examine the reasons and what this huge fine means to Google. In the light of this episode, critically comment on the changing role of regulators.  (200 Words) Livemint The Hindu