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Insights into Editorial: Development must be climate-smart Context: Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon and accompanying floods have devastated people’s lives in parts of Mumbai, Chandigarh and Mount Abu (Rajasthan), all in the same period as Hurricane Harvey’s rampage through Houston. Mumbai is reported to have received 400 mm of rain within a matter of 12 hours while Houston …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 September 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Two new contraceptives launched by Health Ministry to aid family planning In a bid to keep a check on the …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 07 September 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarification: Clarification: 6th September Quiz Answer to Q5 must be option ‘a’, as is apparent from the explanation. The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and …
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All India Radio News Summary: 06 SEPTEMBER 2017 Prime Minister’s visit to Myanmar Prime Minister has said that it is important to maintain security and stability along the land and maritime borders of India and Myanmar. After holding talks with Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in Nay Pyi Taw today, PM said, deepening relationship …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 7 September 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1) It is said that the aspiration for self-rule of the hill people in Darjeeling is more than a century …
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; 8) Differentiate between the following terms: a) Law, Regulation and Rule b) Conscience and Mind c) Accountability and Governance d) Ethical concern and Ethical dilemma Note: Day after tomorrow there will be Case Study on the topic Probity in Governance: Concept of public …
Topic: Environmental pollution 7) Critically comment on India’s waste management crisis. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 6) As per official data, Indian roads became deadlier than ever in 2016, with a total of 1.51 lakh people dying in 4.81 lakh accidents. What do these accidents indicate about infrastructure, road safety and governance? How can India prevent these accidents? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 5) Discuss the merits and demerits of recent moves by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to pilot public open WiFi hotspots through a nationwide model of pay as you go public data offices (PDOs). (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) The Supreme Court recently said that the attacks on innocents by cow vigilantes must stop. What directions did SC give in this regard? In your opinion, what is the constitutional mandate of the union government in stopping …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, 3) Why is India’s world ranking on press freedom is falling? In your opinion, what measures should government take to improve its ranking? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 2) It is said that the recent Supreme Court ruling in the case between ICICI Bank and Innoventive Industries is a boost to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Examine why. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1) It is said that the aspiration for self-rule of the hill people in Darjeeling is more than a century old. Examine the historical background of the demand for creation of Gorkhaland. (200 Words) The Hindu The Wire
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