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Insights into Editorial: India needs strong, directly elected mayors Summary: Recently, the Maharashtra cabinet approved a proposal for direct election of the village sarpanch, the head of the gram panchayat. An ordinance to this effect is in the pipeline. With this, the debate surrounding the direct election of mayors in urban areas …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 July 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. SC stays cattle sale rules across nation The Supreme Court has stayed centre’s May 26th notification banning the sale of cattle in livestock …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 July 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) It is often argued that India needs directly elected and empowered mayors for all its big cities. Do you agree? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint …
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Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 9) Write a note on moral rationalism as propounded by Immanuel Kant. (150 Words) Reference (Page 66)
70 Days ETHICS PLAN Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 8) Define the following (in 40-50 words each): a) Morality b) Free will c) Materialism d) Humanism e) Humanitarianism f) Scholasticism g) Stoicism Reference (Page 61 to 66)
Topic: Conservation 7) According to a recent research, a sixth mass extinction in Earth’s history is under way and is more severe than previously feared. Discuss the magnitude, causes and remedial measures needed to halt the extinction. (200 Words) The Guardian
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 6) The textile sector is undergoing a huge churn due to automation, digital printing and the relentless rise of e-commerce. Do you think textile sector needs a national textile policy document, an articulation much like the national telecom policy of …
Topic: Poverty and hunger 5) Do you think serving ready-to-eat fortified meals would tackle malnutrition among children in the country? What are the other solutions that are worth considering? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) The critics claim that the government’s notifications mandating Aadhaar in schemes like the PDS, MGNREGA and mid-day meals have led to denial of benefits to the vulnerable sections of society. Do you agree? Critically examine. (200 Words0 The …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Critically analyse the significance of issue where activists are demanding making eco-friendly sanitary pads tax-free and reduce the tax bracket of other napkins from 12-14% to 5%. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 2) Do you think the Chinese geo-economic encirclement of India has already taken place? In the light of recent tensions between India and China, critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) It is often argued that India needs directly elected and empowered mayors for all its big cities. Do you agree? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint
