TIMETABLE – 5: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 Archives Topic to be covered from the UPSC Prelims Syllabus: History of India and Indian National Movement. July 29 NCERT Class VII History Full Book India – 2015 Chapters 4,5 and 6 July 30 NCERT Class VIII History Full Book India – 2015 …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 2 Previous Debate Thank you for the great response to previous Debate. Today’s Topic Should Indians View Pakistan as Their Enemy? Reference What do we gain by treating Pakistan as our enemy? Should citizens be brainwashed into believing that Pakistan is our greatest enemy? Does Pakistan pose existential threat to India? …
DAY – 43: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 28 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES Descriptive Questions CLICK on the Questions to Post Your Answers. 1) Discuss the reasons why the Chinese pilgrims came to India and also examine what influence their travels had on India …
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DAY – 43: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 28 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing dhamma? Compare it with Buddha’s approach. (200 Words) NCERT Class VI, History, Chapter – 8
DAY – 43: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 28 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Discuss the reasons why the Chinese pilgrims came to India and also examine what influence their travels had on India and China. (200 Words) NCERT Class VI, History, Chapter – …
Insights Daily Current Events, 28 July 2015 Archives Abdul Kalam, ‘People’s President’, passes away A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, widely acclaimed as the “people’s president” for his warmth and accessibility, passed away on 27th July. He was 83. Kalam was also called as the Missile Man of India. He was a scientist by training and played a …
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Public Administration Strategy The recent performance of Public Administration has not been very encouraging. A number of factors have contributed to the same which include relatively tougher papers; abstract questions; stricter evaluation; less generous marking; mysterious scaling/moderation by UPSC etc. However, as the number of ‘Pub Ad’ applicants reduces year by year (given its performance), …
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Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) In your opinion, what are the characteristics of an ideal teacher? Discuss with examples how important is the role of teachers in inculcating values in children. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of Space 6) In recent years, there is an increased interest among scientists in Pluto. Examine why and also discuss how more understanding of the Pluto helps understanding Earth’s history. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, 5) Write a note on the Breakthrough Listen project and its significance for humans. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, robotics 4) Write a note on Google’s DeepDream algorithm and its importance for the development of artificial intelligence. (200 Words) Livemint Reference
Topic: Awareness in the fields of Biotechnology 3) What do you understand by DNA Profiling? Critically examine the concerns raised against India’s DNA profiling Bill and comment if they are valid. (200 Words) The Hindu ToI
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 2) In its recent annual anti-trafficking report, the U.S. State Department has retained India’s classification as a “Tier II” nation for human trafficking concern. What do you understand by human trafficking? Why is it rampant in India and what are …
Topic: Social empowerment; Role of women 1) Critically discuss the voting behaviour of women voters during elections in India and the significance of this behaviour. (200 Words) The Hindu
