Day: February 12, 2018

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AIR spotlight summary on “Prime Minister Research Fellows Scheme”.

AIR spotlight summary on “Prime Minister Research Fellows Scheme”.   Introduction The union cabinet approved‘Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF)’ scheme in improving the quality of research by attracting the best talents across the country. 1,000 best students who have completed or are in the final year of B. Tech or Integrated M.Tech or M.Sc. in Science and …

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Insights Daily Debates: Issues that Matter – 1 (Today, the widening gap between the rich and poor is a major threat to global markets and capitalism)

Insights Daily Debates Issues that Matter – 1 What’s this Initiative? Click Here     Today, global markets and capitalism are increasingly threatened by widening income inequality   While debating this topic, try to find answers to following questions as well; Is Capitalism responsible for inequality? When someone says capitalism is under threat by inequality, …

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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 February 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 February 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   SC stays new Tribunal Rules Context: The Supreme Court has paved the way for appointment of chairpersons, judicial and others members of all 19 tribunals including CAT and NGT that were stalled …

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Insights into Editorial: Are fiscal risks increasing?

Insights into Editorial: Are fiscal risks increasing?   Context: The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act was enacted in 2003 which set targets for the government to reduce fiscal deficits. The targets were breached time and again.  Finance Minister deferred the fiscal deficit target of 3.2% due to several factors such as low GST collections, …

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NEW INITIATIVE: Insights Daily Debates on Issues that Matter

  Insights Daily Debates on Issues that Matter UPSC civil services exam has become more dynamic and uncertain as well. You can not just hope to rely on coaching materials and clear this exam. You are required to be original in your thinking. To score more, you should be original while answering questions in both …

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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 12 February 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 12 February 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 services …

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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 February 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 February 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers.  MOTIVATION for CSE 2018 (Click Here) 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) Geoengineering interventions to …

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6) In recent times, offshore markets have become preferred destinations for investors to invest in Indian derivatives. What are the disadvantages of these derivatives moving offshore? How can Indian policymakers rein in the vast offshore market for Indian derivatives? Examine.

Topic:   Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.  6) In recent times, offshore markets have become preferred destinations for investors to invest in Indian derivatives. What are the disadvantages of these derivatives moving offshore? How can Indian policymakers rein in the vast offshore market for Indian derivatives? Examine. …

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5) The Housing for All by 2022 agenda, while trying to resolve India’s urban housing crisis, must take into consideration millions of migrant workers in Indian cities who are living in nightmarish conditions. Comment.

Topic:  Poverty; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 5) The Housing for All by 2022 agenda, while trying to resolve India’s urban housing crisis, must take into consideration millions of migrant workers in Indian cities who are living in nightmarish conditions. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu

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4) Strengthening the health infrastructure at all levels which includes a strong regulatory mechanism is the need of the hour. In the light of new health schemes announced, discuss the statement.

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) Strengthening the health infrastructure at all levels which includes a strong regulatory mechanism is the need of the hour. In the light of new health schemes announced, discuss the statement. (250 Words) The Hindu

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2) Socialisation of medicine with a reliance on taxation to fund basic programmes is the bedrock of a good health system. In the light of the statement, discuss the significance of NITI Aayog’s first Health Index, its shortcomings and its implications for competitive federalism.

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 2) Socialisation of medicine with a reliance on taxation to fund basic programmes is the bedrock of a good health system. In the light of the statement, discuss the significance of NITI Aayog’s first Health Index, its shortcomings and its implications for competitive …

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