Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. World Soil Day What to study? For Prelims: World Soil Day 2019- key facts. For Mains: Soil pollution- reasons, concerns, challenges and measures. Context: World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th of December by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations. Aim: To communicate messages …
ARCHIVES 19, March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Comment on the events that led to 1962 India – China war. What were its consequences? Business Standard 2. Examine what was the attitude of governments towards foreign capital after the independence? Was it justified? Comment. Business Standard 3. How Western Ghats …
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ARCHIVES 01, March 2014 Answer following questions in about 200 Words 1. What do you understand by the open skies policy in aviation sector? Should India go for it? Substantiate. The Indian Express 2. What are the major problems faced by Indian defence sector? Analyze. Business Standard 3. “Of the many ironies besetting the Kashmir …
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AIR News Analysis http://newsonair.nic.in/writereaddata/broadcast/Daily-Spotlight-Bulletins-17581.mp3 AIR Current Affairs http://newsonair.nic.in/writereaddata/broadcast/Weekly-Current%20Affairs-Bulletins-17582.mp3 ARCHIVES 15, February 2014 1. What measures does government take to tame high inflation? Explain why maintaining optimum inflation rate is very important for the economy. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. “There are no costs involved in moving towards a more federalist structure called the United States …
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ARCHIVES 10, February 2014 1. What are the main hurdles India is facing when it comes to military modernization? Comment. (200 Words) Business Standard (http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/out-of-cash-114020900783_1.html) 2. “The Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 has established that indoor air pollution from cook stoves is a primary cause of disease and death in South Asia. ” Elaborate. (200 Words) …
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ARCHIVES January 21, 2014 INTERNATIONAL India- Japan Relationship Civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between India and Japan and controversial issues India plans to build about 20 nuclear power plants to increase the share of nuclear power in supply from the current 4% to 25% by 2050. To meet its energy needs, India would like to partner …
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ARCHIVES January 18, 2014 NATIONAL & SOCIAL ISSUES India registered an increase of five years in life expectancy rate India registered an increase of five years in the average life expectancy rate. The average life expectancy rate increased from 63.9 years in 2004 to 69.6 years in 2014. The increase in the life expectancy was …
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Welcome to the Twelfth edition of Insights Weekend Discussions. You can access details of last Eleven discussions here. And the topic is: Should India take initiative and destroy its nuclear stockpile ? India has asserted that it would follow ‘no-first-use’ policy when it comes to use of nuclear weapons and it would solely use the nuclear weapons …
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Welcome to the Tenth edition of Insights Weekend Discussions. You can access details of last Ten discussions here. And the topic is: Is Civil Society Crossing Its Limits in India? The phrase ‘civil society’ became more popular in India post – Anna Hazare led anti-corruption struggle. The two major outcomes of this movement are: one, passing …
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Guests: Colin Gonsalves (Human Rights Lawyer, Supreme Court) ; T R Kakkar (Former Delhi Police Commissioner) ; Father Stanley Kozhichira (Media Director, Archdiocese of Delhi) ; Prof. Sanjay Srivastava (Professor of Sociology, Institute of Economic Growth) ; Vrinda Gopinath (Editor, Altgaze.com) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XutEz0jGgNs&w=560&h=315] Courtesy and Source: Rajya Sabha TV
Following are the questions posted earlier on Insights that are Directly or Indirectly related to the questions that appeared in 2013 UPSC Mains General Studies Paper – 2 held on December 3, 2013 Question 1 (GS-2, Mains 2013) – Indirect “Although individuals within a representative democracy possess rights, allowing them to lobby parliamentarians and governments …
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QUESTIONS: 30/11/2013 ( institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections) Analyze the functioning of NHRC in India. (200 Words) The statistics presented in the recently released National Crime Records Bureau report 2012, reaffirm the rising trend of crimes against women. The abysmal conviction rate for these crimes reveals the ineptness of the …
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QUESTIONS: 27/11/2013 (Comparison of constitutions, Energy security/technology/policies of developed countries….) Compare and contrast important features of the constitution of Afghanistan and India. (250 Words) Examine in what ‘unique’ ways India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act, 2010 (the Act) deals with supplier liability? Also throw light on how the present act impacts nuclear commerce. (250 …
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ARCHIVES OUR FREE MAGAZINE November 16, 2013 NATIONAL No compromise on Arunachal territory, says students union The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), while welcoming the local boundary commission led by retired Justice Tarun Chatterjee, which is currently studying the interstate boundary issue between Arunachal and Assam, has said it would ‘not compromise on an …
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ARCHIVES DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MAGAZINE November 15, 2013 NATIONAL Northeast a major hub for trafficking in gecko The northeast has emerged as a major hub for trafficking in gecko in the last one year. This came to light following the recent arrest of several persons, including a former militant leader. Rhinos, tigers and elephants have …
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QUESTIONS: 18/11/2013 “Deep Sea Exploration is multi beneficial for India’s future prospects”. Discuss.(200 Words) Explain the rare earth metal diplomacy and its importance in India-Japan-China triad. (200 Words) ARCHIVES REFERENCES Question 1 Link Link 2 Question 2 Link Link 2 Link 3
QUESTIONS: 15/11/2013 Discuss India ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. (300 Words) Analyze India Pakistan river water disputes. (300 Words) Discuss India’s border dispute with South Asian neighbours. (300 Words) Analyze the Confidence Building Measures adopted India China to solve Border Dispute. (300 Words) ARCHIVES
QUESTIONS: 15/11/2013 “The power sector reforms in India should be distribution led instead of generation led”. Do you agree? (200 Words) Prize based accolades have lot to offer in the field of research and development, rather than patent based? How far you agree with this statement. (200 Words) Compare and contrast the generation of launch …
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QUESTIONS: 07/11/2013 “The rise of Environmental Crimes in spite of Environmental Legislations is due to absence of adequate punitive methods of sentencing.” Discuss. (200 Words) Do local bodies enjoy autonomy in performing their role in the field of economic development and social justice? Comment. (200 Words) Write a critical note on the duties of the …
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QUESTIONS:06/11/2013 What is the significance of good corporate governance? List out some of the important steps taken by the Government of India in this direction.(150 words) Comment on the salient recommendations of the Damodaran Committee report on improving business climate in India. (100 words) What is Emotional Intelligence? Comment on its role in public administration. (200 Words) GUIDELINES …
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