QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – August 13, 2016

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz August 13, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu  and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a …

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – August 12, 2016

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz August 12, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu  and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a …

71 + 7 Questions from Insights Test Series 2016 and from Other initiatives of Insights Repeated Directly/Indirectly in UPSC Prelims – 2016

        One could easily answer 71 questions in UPSC Prelims 2016 if they had enrolled and revised Insights Prelims 2016 test papers 2-3 times. It’s not a false claim. With proof we have reproduced questions and solutions from Insights test series which got repeated directly or indirectly in UPSC Civil Services Prelims …

Insights into Issues: Political Developments in Arunachal Pradesh and their Constitutional Implications

Insights into Issues Political Developments in Arunachal Pradesh and its Constitutional Implications   Events leading up to SC Judgement Grumblings of discontent in Congress camp against the leadership of Arunachal Pradesh CM Nabam Tuki 20 Congress MLAs along with 11 MLAs from BJP and 2 independents had supported a motion to impeach Speaker. Speaker initiated …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 13 August 2016

    Insights Daily Current Affairs, 13 August 2016   Paper 3 Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.   Deep Brain Stimulator   Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical …

Insights into Editorial: Towards directly elected and empowered mayors

Insights into Editorial: Towards directly elected and empowered mayors Livemint Recently a private member’s bill was introduced in the parliament to provide for direct election, and empowerment of the office, of mayors in large Indian cities. Why elect mayors directly? Multiple civic agencies currently make it impossible to hold them accountable for the irregularities. A …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 13 August 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 13 August  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic:  Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues 1) A new study suggests the idea of involving religious leaders in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Examine how …

ETHICS CASE STUDY: Can you say Raju’s conduct is unethical? Justify. If you were Raju, what would you have done? Comment

Topic: Ethics in human actions; 8) As usual, Raju is listening to music and is walking towards a local park for morning walk. On his way, he witnesses a car hitting a person and speeding off. He could not notice car’s number or any of its features due to suddenness of the event. Since childhood he is scared of blood, and …

5) After nearly four years of analysis and engagement with governments and development experts across 63 countries, the World Bank framed a new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) aimed at strengthening protections for people and the environment in investment projects financed by the bank. Critically examine if new ESF is adequate to safeguard vulnerable populations.

Topic: Conservation; Investment; Infrastructure 5) After nearly four years of analysis and engagement with governments and development experts across 63 countries, the World Bank framed a new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) aimed at strengthening protections for people and the environment in investment projects financed by the bank. Critically examine if new ESF is adequate to …

2) “The Mental Health Care Bill, 2016, passed by the Rajya Sabha is a watershed legislation that lays down clear responsibilities for the state and has provisions that empower individuals and families.” Discuss.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 2) “The Mental Health Care Bill, 2016, passed by the Rajya Sabha is a watershed legislation that lays down clear responsibilities for the state and has provisions that empower individuals and families.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

1) A new study suggests the idea of involving religious leaders in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Examine how can religion play major role in tackling neglected tropical diseases.

Topic:  Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues 1) A new study suggests the idea of involving religious leaders in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Examine how can religion play major role in tackling neglected tropical diseases. (200 Words) Down to Earth