Insights into Editorial: Devaluing high courts Context: Critics say that the jurisdiction of our 24 High Courts has been subject to relentless attack from Parliament, and, even the Supreme Court. Introduction For the framers of our Constitution, high courts, occupied a central position. They were conceived as a forum for adjudicating disputes under the Constitution, …
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UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017: Last Minute Tips for General Studies Papers 3 and 4 General Studies Paper – 3 Revise our Mains test series – 2017 question papers and answers. In paper -2 many questions have repeated from our Mains tests. We expect many to get repeated in paper-3 as well. Attempt …
Insights Current Affairs, 30 October, 2017 GS3 Topic: Indian Economy India emerging as a leader among milk producing nations Context: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister said India is emerging as a leader among milk producing nations at Pashu Arogya Mela in Semwapur, Motihari. India produces 163.7 million tonne milk in 2016-17 …
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UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper “The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. (150 words) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 30 OCTOBER 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: “Economic Growth and its Impact on Environment” and “Ocean Acidification”. PDF Economic Growth and its Impact on Environment Ocean Acidification Economic Growth and its Impact on Environment Ocean Acidification
All India Radio News Summary: 29 OCTOBER 2017 The government and businesses must act as partners to spur economic growth Vice President said that the government and businesses must act as partners to spur economic growth. He said, The government should act as a facilitator for businesses to thrive by adopting appropriate and investment-friendly measures, …
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UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 1 Question Paper How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words) Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity. …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 30 October 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); 1) Recently India began shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of …
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Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 10) Discuss Aquinas’s natural law theory. (150 Words) Reference
Topic: Indian economy – growth and development 9) Discuss the broad features of Abenomics. Compare these with India’s recent economic measures which are touted as reforms. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 8) The telecom and internet revolution in India has ushered in good connectivity and infrastructure, but quality of service is poor compared to international standards. Discuss the issue and suggest reforms. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 7) Recapitalisation will help banks maintain their capital adequacy ratio. Banks’ capacity to lend will increase, but that does not mean lending will increase. Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 6) The autonomy and jurisdiction of high courts is under relentless attack from Parliament, and even the Supreme Court. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Hunger and poverty 5) Differentiate between hunger, malnutrition and under-nutrition. Recently the Washington-based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has ranked India at the 100th position among 119 countries in its 2017 Global Hunger Index (GHI) rankings. Comment on India’s ranking in this GHI. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Functioning of judiciary 4) Judicial primacy is detrimental to judicial accountability. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3) Discuss the purpose and significance of a new initiative by the United Nations Human Rights Office, titled “Standards of Conduct for Business on tackling discrimination against LGBTI people”. (200 Words) The Indian Express Reference
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) India’s issues in the quadrilateral cooperation among India, Japan, Australia and US is inextricably linked to China’s emergence as a great power and is no longer about the principle, but about purpose and process. Analyse. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); 1) Recently India began shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar. Discuss the geography of this route and its strategic importance for India and Afghanistan. (200 Words) The Hindu
