Topic: International ethics 8) International Ethics is fundamentally based on acknowledgment and advancement of undisputed facts. Explain an international ethical problem the world faces today. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 7) India’s new industrial policy is an opportunity to address the problems of low R&D spending and tough competition from cheap Chinese imports. Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian economy – growth and development 6) Fiscal measures mitigate economic hassles but structural reforms instigate economic reform. Analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5) Operational Efficiency is a major lacunae in Indian Railways. Do you think Privatisation can help in improving operation condition? Give reasons. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 4) India must embrace social entrepreneurship to embrace socio economic transformation. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) Memory degenerative diseases often impact vulnerable sections such as the Elderly immensely. With reference to increases instances of Alzheimer’s, what role can the State play for a holistic ecosystem? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Role of civil services 2) Lateral Entry to the Civil Services would require changes in career progression for directly recruited professionals. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Population and associated issues 1) Drugs problem in Punjab, like drugs anywhere else in the world, is not a supply problem, but a demand problem. Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express Quint
Insights into Editorial: From ocean to ozone, the limits of our planet Background: The population of vertebrate species on Earth in the wild saw a dramatic fall of about 30% between 1970 and 2006, with the worst effects being in the tropics and in freshwater ecosystems. Destruction of species’ habitats by pollutants and land-use …
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All India Radio News Summary: 23 SEPTEMBER 2017 External Affairs Minister meets US Secretary of State in New York; Raises the issues of terrorism and H1B visa; External Affairs Minister met US Secretary of State Rex in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session. During the meeting, which was the …
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Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2017 – Week 37 Archives 24 September 2017 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: Impact of Digital Technologies on Globalisation
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 23 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, 23 September 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. SATH- Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital SATH- Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital, a joint initiative of Government of Assam and NITI Aayog, has been launched. …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 23 September 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) “The phenomenon of deras draws from the region’s social history and porosity of religious boundaries, where much of its reconfiguration and reconstitution …
Topic: Attitude 10) What do you mean by Ambition? What are the ethical values Ambition might conflict with? Have you encountered such a situation? If so, give a reference. General
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 9) Uninterrupted electrification hinges on Innovation. Analyse measures need to ensure 24×7 electricity in India. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Agriculture; Food security; Biotechnology 8) Genetically Modified (GM) crops are often conflicted with health and financial concerns before universally mainstreaming them. Comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Environment 7) Policies involving biophysical changes and societal conditions are needed to transformative adaptation to climate change. Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6) Examine the privacy and security issues of Aadhaar from a technology point of view. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 5) What is Universal Health Care? With reference to India’s health care finance measures, highlight key areas of improvement. (200 Words) Livemint
