Is there a case for a relook at EVMs?

Insights into Editorial: Is there a case for a relook at EVMs? Context: The issue of credibility of EVMs has become quite complicated with different parties raising serious objections about the functioning of the machines. The controversy surrounding the electronic voting machine (EVM) tampering was reignited after the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party raised …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 08 DECEMBER 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 08 DECEMBER 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 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 services …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 08 December 2017

  Insights Daily Current Affairs, 08 December 2017   GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Kumbh Mela   Context: The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO has inscribed ´KumbhMela´ on the Representative …

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08 December 2017

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1     Topic:  Role of women; Social empowerment 1) “A woman does not mortgage herself to a man by marrying him, and she retains her identity, including her religious identity, even after …

7) Exports are an important driver of economic growth and will also help create much needed jobs for India’s growing workforce. In this regard, examine the constraints being faced by labour intensive export industries in India and necessary measures needed to address these constraints.

Topic: Employment 7) Exports are an important driver of economic growth and will also help create much needed jobs for India’s growing workforce. In this regard, examine the constraints being faced by labour intensive export industries in India and necessary measures needed to address these constraints. (250 Words) Livemint

4) What are the possible consequences of the U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In your opinion, what should be India’s stance on this issue?

Topic:  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.  4) What are the possible consequences of the U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In your opinion, what should be India’s stance on this issue? (150 Words) The Hindu The Hindu

3) The anti-defection law works best as an insurance against violation of the people’s mandate for a party, but it cannot be made a tool to stifle all dissent. Comment on the statement and discuss the significance of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) The anti-defection law works best as an insurance against violation of the people’s mandate for a party, but it cannot be made a tool to stifle all dissent. Comment on the statement and discuss the …

1) “A woman does not mortgage herself to a man by marrying him, and she retains her identity, including her religious identity, even after she exercises her right to marry outside her community under the Special Marriage Act.’ Discuss the significance of this observation by the Supreme Court.

Topic:  Role of women; Social empowerment 1) “A woman does not mortgage herself to a man by marrying him, and she retains her identity, including her religious identity, even after she exercises her right to marry outside her community under the Special Marriage Act.’ Discuss the significance of this observation by the Supreme Court. (150 …