Day: November 17, 2015

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Insights into Editorial: Making the Transition to a Cashless Economy + Mindmaps on Issues

Insights into Editorial: Making the Transition to a Cashless Economy + Mindmaps on Issues 17 November 2015 India continues to be driven by the use of cash; less than 5% of all payments happen electronically. Various studies have shown that India uses too much cash for transactions. The ratio of cash to gross domestic product …

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Insights Daily Current Events, 17 November 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 17 November 2015 Archives Paper 3 Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Next generation missile to be test-fired The Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM), which can intercept incoming targets at a range of 80 km, is all set to be test-fired from a naval warship this month. LR-SAM, also …

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Insights Daily Current Events, 16 November 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 16 November 2015 Archives   Paper 3 Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Navy gets indigenous system to decoy under water attack on ships The Advanced Torpedo Defence System (ATDS), christened as Mareech was recently handed over by defence minister Manohar Parrikar to the Navy. About Mareech: Maareech is …

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Insights into Editorial: Fighting terror from Mumbai to Paris + Mindampas on Issues

Insights into Editorial: Fighting terror from Mumbai to Paris + Mindampas on Issues 16 November 2015 Archives Paper 3 Topic: Security challenges and their management, linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Fighting terror from Mumbai to Paris France has become victim of two ghastly terrorist attacks this year, this time with even more damage and loss …

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The Indian subcontinent has a history of devastating earthquakes. Examine the causes of these earthquakes and describe the earthquakes zones of India. (150 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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It is said that the steel industry in India is facing several problems owing to both domestic and foreign factors. Examine. (150 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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Compare the ecosystems of Eastern and Western Himalayas. Examine how the climate change has impacted both parts of the Himalayas.(200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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How badly are we overfishing the oceans? Examine the causes and consequences of overfishing and remedies needed to arrest dwindling population of important fishes. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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What are extra-tropical cyclones? How are they different from tropical cyclones? Illustrate. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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Examine the impact of climate change on wetlands. What measures need to be taken to conserve global wetlands in a changing world? Discuss. (1500 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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“World War I may have ended in 1918, but the violence it triggered in the Middle East still hasn’t come to an end. Arbitrary borders drawn by self-interested imperial powers have left a legacy that the region has not been able to overcome.” Discuss. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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“The Warsaw Pact’s demise, in many ways, could be regarded as signaling the end of the Cold War.” Why was the Warsaw Pact signed and which factors caused its demise? Examine. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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Was British Decolonization after 1945 a Voluntary Process? Discuss. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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In recent times, the status and role of the old age population have been changed due to the technological developments and globalisation that have colonized the outlook of the youth. Analyse how the recent development of globalization have changed the concept of ageing in India. (150 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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The rapid growth of the Indian economy over the past three decades has led to a substantial expansion of India’s “middle class”. This has triggered a robust debate over who in India actually belongs to the “middle class,” its size, composition, and political and social behaviour. In the light of the statement, examine who constitute ‘Middle Class’ in India and their characteristics. Do you think class is replacing caste in India? Comment. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

Continue reading “The rapid growth of the Indian economy over the past three decades has led to a substantial expansion of India’s “middle class”. This has triggered a robust debate over who in India actually belongs to the “middle class,” its size, composition, and political and social behaviour. In the light of the statement, examine who constitute ‘Middle Class’ in India and their characteristics. Do you think class is replacing caste in India? Comment. (200 Words)”

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In the sphere of social development, one of the main challenges faced by Gujarat is the high prevalence of child under-nutrition, coupled with a slow reduction in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Why some states, including Gujarat, despite high economic growth are lagging behind in social indicators? Critically examine. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

Continue reading “In the sphere of social development, one of the main challenges faced by Gujarat is the high prevalence of child under-nutrition, coupled with a slow reduction in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Why some states, including Gujarat, despite high economic growth are lagging behind in social indicators? Critically examine. (200 Words)”

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“The worst aspect of the Mandal decision was that it was socially divisive.” Do you agree with this statement? Is Mandal decision still dominating political discourse in modern India? Critically comment. (200 Words)

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 21 (GS-1) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL …

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