Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 July 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 28 July 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. SC for panels to examine dowry cases In a landmark judgment, aimed at putting an end to misuse of section 498A of the IPC that is dowry-related offences, the …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 July 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Social empowerment; Role of women 1) What are the important provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act? Why is there a demand for its amendment? Examine. (200 Words) The …
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70 Days ETHICS PLAN Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function 8) What do you understand by prisoner’s dilemma ? Discuss morality of the prisoner’s dilemma. (150 Words) NCERT Class XII Psychology textbook Chapter 7 Reference Note: Tomorrow there will Case Study questions on the topic Attitude: content, structure, function
Topic: Environmental pollution 7) Do you think it is time to for global climate policy to now move away from its sole focus on reduction of emissions of carbon dioxide, which is a symptom of the problem, to discussing its causes and strategies? Discuss. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Indian economy – planning 6) It is argued that India needs a mix of efficiently run PSBs and aggressive private banks to achieve growth and development along with social justice. Do you think recent merger of PSBs was a right decision? In the light of the statement, critically comment. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 5) What are the implications of the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif as the Prime Minister by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on India – Pakistan relations? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 4) “Beholden to partisan politics and the state’s unwillingness to part with powers, local bodies have not been able to fulfil the potential envisaged for …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Why is there a need for the Parliament to urgently enact a comprehensive law covering the rights of the country’s roughly 20 million domestic workers? Examine. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 2) Why was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) set up? What are its objectives? Do you think its institutional integrity and autonomy is being compromised? Critically examine. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Social empowerment; Role of women 1) What are the important provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act? Why is there a demand for its amendment? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
