Category: SECURE-2014

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure- Questions On Current Events, 08 August 2014

ARCHIVES 08 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically examine the challenges that Afghanistan faces in its efforts towards achieving domestic stability. Business Standard 2) Examine which factors influence the inflow of FDI into a country. In the Indian context examine how FDI can boost innovation in different sectors. Business …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions on Current Events, August 07

ARCHIVES 07 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) ” There is a limit to how much good corporate governance can be legislated.” In the Indian context, critically comment. Business Standard 2) “Car-centric planning has been directly responsible for the degeneration of urban mobility in most Asian cities.” Examine. Business Standard 3) In your …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions, 06 August 2014

ARCHIVES 06 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) With examples, illustrate the importance of social audit in evaluating the implementation and progress of government schemes. The Hindu 2) “Human rights commissions are powerless to render any “real service” to human rights.” Critically comment. The Hindu 3) Critically examine the impact …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions, 05 August 2014

ARCHIVES 05 August 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Discuss the nature and trend of mechanisation of farm operations in India and the underlying reasons behind this trend. Business Standard 2) Examine the nature and contribution of Indian troops that served under the British during the First World War. The Hindu …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions, 04 August 2014

ARCHIVES 04 August 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Write a critical note on the importance and methods of evaluating government schemes that are funded by the taxpayers’ money. Business Standard 2) Write a note on ‘3P India’, announced in the 2014 General Budget. Business Standard 3) Examine the World …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions, 02 August 2014

ARCHIVES 02 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on the composition and mandate of Central Industrial Security Force. The Hindu 2) “In India, the rationale for promoting PPPs does not stand on strong foundations.” Critically examine. The Indian Express 3) With examples examine the major threats to the …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Mains, 01 August 2014

ARCHIVES 01 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) In recent years, even generic drug companies are penalised for delaying manufacture of important drugs. Critically examine why these delays are caused, who penalises these companies and the consequences of these delays. Business Standard 2) “Given these practical problems, merely scrapping APMC …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions, 31 July 2014

ARCHIVES 31 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Is agricultural loan waiver policy, announced by many states and sometimes by the union government to help farmers in distress, good for the economy? Comment. Business Standard 2) Examine why voluntary disclosure of income schemes (VDIS) was implemented and what has been its …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Mains, 30 July 2014

ARCHIVES 30 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically comment on the nature of tribunals, their composition and their relationship with the executive and judiciary. Business Standard 2) Write a note on WTO’s  Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (“SCM Agreement”) and examine how much of India’s policies are consistent with …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014, July 29

ARCHIVES 29 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) “India’s silence on critical global issues fits poorly with its global aspirations.” Critically comment. The Indian Express 2) “To build an inclusive society, the police needs an urgent overhaul and wide reform.” Critically comment. The Indian Express 3) Examine why efforts to …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure – 2014, July 28

ARCHIVES 28 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) “India should press for a comprehensive bilateral – or possibly trilateral, involving Bangladesh – treaty with China on water sharing that is open to international scrutiny and adjudication.” Comment why. Business Standard 2) Critically comment on India’s stance on all WTO related issues. …

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[UPSC MAINS 2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, 23 July 2014

ARCHIVES 23 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically examine the Permanent Court of Arbitration verdict on the India-Bangladesh maritime dispute and its implications for India in future. Business Standard 2) Critically comment on the trend of adult and child ratio in India since 2000 and examine the causes and consequences …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, July 22, 2014

ARCHIVES 22 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on the applications of Nanotechnology in the agriculture field with special reference to India’s initiatives. Business Standard 2) What is ‘bilateral advance-pricing agreement (APA) ‘? Why and between who this agreement is signed? Explain. Business Standard 3) “The Indian …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, 21 July 2014

ARCHIVES 21 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) In the light of recent events in some parts  of the world, critically analyse the role played by ‘non-state actors’ in deciding the outcome of conflicts between states and within states. Business Standard 2) ” Land markets are arguably the most distorted factor …

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[UPSC MAINS – 2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, 20 July 2014

ARCHIVES 20 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 Words 1) Do you agree with the analysis that Israel is facing existential threat and it is using disproportionate force to thwart this threat? Critically comment. Business Standard 2) Why has RBI come out with ‘Payment Bank’ option? What are its objectives and allowed functions? Explain. …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, 18 July 2014

ARCHIVES 18 July 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Critically comment on the APMC Act and examine why its reform is necessary for the Indian economy. Business Standard 2) Critically analyse the important features of Indo-US nuclear deal. Business Standard 3) Do you think the doctrine of South – South cooperation …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure – 2014: Questions on Current Events, 17 July 2014

ARCHIVES 17 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically evaluate the idea of BRICS Bank and its significance to India. Business Standard 2) Explain the factors that determine the growth of exports in India. Business Standard 3) Critically comment on the changing role of women in Indian families and society …

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