Insights into Editorial: India needs to push for a new deal Context: Global trade and intellectual property are at a crossroads. In a time when multilateral consensus is deteriorating on a large number of issues, the US administration is considering pulling the U.S. out of most free trade agreements on the ground that it needs …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 SEPTEMBER 2017 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Criminalisation of Marital Rape” and “Sardar Sarovar Dam Project”. PDF Criminalisation of Marital Rape Sardar Sarovar Dam Project Criminalisation of Marital Rape Sardar Sarovar Dam Project
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 20 September 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 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. Gorakhpur, Koraput and Thane to launch Zero Hunger Programme Three districts – Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and Thane in …
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All India Radio News Summary: 19 SEPTEMBER 2017 India has sought investigations into the North Korea’s proliferation linkages India has sought investigations into the North Korea’s proliferation linkages. The External Affairs Minister said that North Korea’s proliferation linkages must be explored and those involved must be held accountable. “We have very clearly mentioned that we …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 September 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) “What India needs is not interlinking of …
Topic: ethical issues in international relations 7) What are the ethical issues in state sponsored surveillance? Do you think a middle path can be created? If so, give reasons for your answer.(150 Words) The Guardian
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) Incentivising and Restructuring are key components to be considered while formulating a new Energy Policy. Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights 5) Enhancement of global trade hinges on a strong regulatory regime governing Intellectual Property Rights. Comment.(200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 4) “Censorship of content on online mediums and social media can be incremental towards safety but detrimental towards creativity.” Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/in-ministry-of-defence-of-the-bureaucrat-accounts-nirmala-sitharaman-4850029/ 3) Coordination and Service Reform measures are urgently needed for apex level efficiency on Defence Policy and Administration. Analyse. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 2) Regulation of Medical Education requires a dedicated and concerted effort. With reference to issues concerning Medical Council of India, suggest measures to reform Medical Education. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) “What India needs is not interlinking of rivers but something else to achieve water, agriculture and livelihood security.” Comment. (200 Words) Livemint
