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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 21 March 2016 Archives Carbon tax (High Resolution) Medical council of India and PSC report (High Resolution) Sufism (High Resolution)
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 22 January 2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Locational factors of Industries 1) In recent months it is reported in media that India might cease to be the ‘pharmacy of the world’. […]
Insights into Editorial: Balancing Fairness and Efficiency 13 January 2016 Article Link One common criticism of economics is that it focuses too much on efficiency, and not enough on things like equality, fairness and the welfare of future generations. Many economic issues involve conflict between efficiency and fairness. For example, free trade is widely believed […]
Insights into Editorial: The Double Mistake – Alcohol Prohibition 31 December 2015 Article Link The Supreme Court of India recently upheld Kerala Government’s decision to restrict alcohol consumption in the state. In doing so, the court invoked the Directive Principles in the Constitution and claimed that “strict state regulation is imperative” to discourage regular and […]
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 30 November 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing mode‘. Click on […]
Test – 3: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 19 November 2015 Click on the below questions and answer each within the word limit specified before each question. 1) “The language problem was the most divisive issue in the first twenty years of independent India.” Critically discuss. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, India […]
Insights into Editorial: The Perils of e-fixation 15 October 2015 Archives The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), through its recent study, has generated sufficient evidence to say that computers in schools do not necessarily contribute to higher achievement levels by children. How the study was carried out? The study used two kinds […]
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 56 09 October 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Should India Join the American Led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? Livemint Business Standard ET Does India benefit from joining TPP? What are the merits and demerits? Will we surrender our national interests if we join TPP? How will it impact India – Russia relations? India […]
Lok Sabha TV Insights: Rising Ozone pollution in the cities Archives Other than ozone in stratosphere, Ozone is also formed at ground level, within troposphere. It is not directly emitted but it is formed due to light and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and unburned hydrocarbon. This is very important phytotoxic component. Its concentration keep on […]
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 50 02 October 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Can Taliban Be Classified As Good and Bad? Al Jazeera The Hindu Huffington Post The Diplomat
Lok Sabha TV Insights: Syrian Crisis Archives Russia’s Military Involvement According to Putin he will go to any extent to safeguard Russian interest. Russia wants to check ISIS development and is increasing its military presence in the region. According to Russia, ISIS is more dangerous than President Assad and can be monster as they […]
Insights Daily Current Events, 26 September 2015 Archives Paper 1 Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena. Tidal waves likely to hit Kerala coast, says INCOIS The Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) has issued guidelines to District Collectors of coastal districts for preparedness in view of the tidal flooding alert for the Kerala coast till September 30. […]
Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 10 12 September 2015 Archives From today onwards, we will be starting current events quiz. The quiz will have 5-10 MCQs every day. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu news articles. Hope you enjoy this quiz. If you like it, then please share it. Thank you. Note: Please […]
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 31 07 September 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Is It Possible to End Manual Scavenging in India? Human Rights Watch UNO Navsarjan Firstpost Why is manual scavenging still in practice despite government’s efforts to ‘end’ it? What is the role of caste factor in continuation of manual scavenging? Is legislation an […]
Insights Weekly Essay Challenge – Week 34 Archives 30 August 2015 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: Is The Indian Administrative Service a Steel Frame or a Steel Cage? (Title Source-Livemint) Livemint Livemint The Hindu The Guardian Note: Reference articles should be used to get ideas. Please do […]
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 16 17 August 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Unsafe Food in India – Whom to Blame and Why? The Financial Express First Post Times of India DailyO Frontline Whom will you blame for the prevalence and sale of unsafe food in India? Mothers? Children? Government? Politicians? Laws? Regulators? Multinational Food Corporations? Capitalism? Globalisation? […]
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: August 05 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 05 August 2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing […]
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 05 June 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 05 June 2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing […]
Insights Daily Current Events, 25 April 2015 ARCHIVES RS passes Bill on transgender rights A private member’s Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha for the first time in over three decades, with MPs cutting across party lines to unanimously endorse by voice vote a proposed legislation that aims to promote the rights of transgenders, including […]