Insights into Editorial: A new weapon in the carbon fight

Insights into Editorial: A new weapon in the carbon fight   Context: Policy is usually focussed on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity sector, transport and industry. There has, however, been a renewed interest in understanding how soils can serve as a sink for carbon dioxide since atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide have …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 16 January 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 16 January 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Purandara Dasa Context: There is much speculation about where Purandara Dasa, regarded as the pitamaha of Carnatic music, was born. Now, an expert committee constituted …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 JANUARY 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 15 JANUARY 2018 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 January 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 January 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1   Topic:  Poverty and developmental issues; Social empowerment 1)There is growing political support across the world for the idea that public investment in social security is critical to eradicate poverty, boost economic …

8) Recently, the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court held a press conference and raised a banner of revolt against the Chief Justice of India (CJI). What are the ethical issues involved in this episode, which is termed as ‘darkest hour’ in the Indian judiciary? Analyse.

Topic:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 8) Recently, the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court held a press conference and raised a banner of revolt against the Chief Justice of India (CJI). What are the ethical issues involved in this episode, …

3) Recently, a new legislation known as the equal pay standard came into effect in Iceland after being passed a year ago. Should similar legislation be passed by India? Discuss.

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.  3) Recently, a new legislation known as the equal pay standard came into effect in Iceland after being passed a year ago. Should similar legislation be passed by India? Discuss. (250 Words) Livemint

1)There is growing political support across the world for the idea that public investment in social security is critical to eradicate poverty, boost economic growth, and reduce inequality. Has this support translated into tangible outcomes in terms of better life for the targeted people? Critically examine.

Topic:  Poverty and developmental issues; Social empowerment 1)There is growing political support across the world for the idea that public investment in social security is critical to eradicate poverty, boost economic growth, and reduce inequality. Has this support translated into tangible outcomes in terms of better life for the targeted people? Critically examine. (250 Words) …