Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 28 03 October 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 Current Events, 03 October 2015 Archives Paper 3 Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. India to cut emissions intensity The Union Environment Ministry has finally submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), committing to cut the emissions intensity of GDP by 33-35% by 2030 …
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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 …
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Topic: Ethics in human actions. 8) Two years ago when you were staying in Delhi to prepare for civil services exam, you had lost your laptop and smartphone. As you were comfortable using them for studies, they had all the resources meant for your exam preparation. You were shattered and demoralised. Your roommate had comforted …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of Space, 7) What is X-Ray Astronomy? Explain its significance and India’s contribution to this field. (150 Words) Frontline
Topic: Planning; Land reforms 6) Recently NITI Aayog identified land leasing, land titling and the Right To Education Act as focus areas to engage in. Why do you think these areas have been chosen specifically? Analyse. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Environmental pollution 5) What do you understand by Intended Nationally Determined Contribution or INDC, which is frequently used at climate change talks? Comment on India’s INDC which it recently announced. (200 Words) Business Standard Business Standard The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) “The dengue outbreak in Delhi exposes the total absence of a functional public health care system with an efficient disease surveillance mechanism and highlights the dangers of leaving public health to the private sector.” Critically examine. (200 Words) Frontline EPW
Topic: World history; India and its neighbours 3) What do you understand by ‘Monroe Doctrine’? Do you think India is following this doctrine to deal with its neighbours? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography (Can be related to Paper – 2 topics) 2) In Indian strategic circles, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are seen as “unsinkable aircraft carrier”. Do you think this is a correct view of these islands? Critically analyse. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Salient features of India society; 1) What do you understand by structural violence? It is said that in India this form of violence is normalised. Critically examine the merits in this argument. Also comment how we can fight this form of violence. (200 Words) EPW
