SYNOPSIS – Insights Secure – 2017: 21 December 2016 General Studies – 1; Topic: World geography 1) Recently scientists have discovered a jet stream within the Earth’s molten iron core. Discuss the significance of this discovery. (200 Words) The Hindu New Scientist BBC Scientists created an X-ray view of the Earth by using satellite …
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MOTIVATION: Discipline vs. Regrets Shreya Kabir Winter mornings and getting up early to study is not one of the most preferred things to do! When you are all cosy in your warm blanket and suddenly the alarm rings, it is one of the most difficult decisions to make in your head! …
AIR spotlight summary on “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana”. Introduction The government has recently announced the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana where black money can be deposited by paying a tax of 50%. Besides, declarant must make mandatory deposit of 25% of undisclosed income in the zero-interest Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 22 December, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 22 December 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Indian Enterprise Development Services The Government has approved cadre review and formation of the Indian Enterprise Development Service (IEDS) in the Office …
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Insights into Editorial: Ending the Manipur blockade Summary: It has been more than one month since the blockade of the national highways leading to the Manipur valley, called by the United Naga Council (UNC). This has severely affected life in the State, with shortages and escalating costs of essential supplies such …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 22 December 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women, Social empowerment 1) Since the December 2012 gangrape, there has been little progress in ensuring safety of women in the Capital. Examine why despite numerous court hearings on the issue, …
Topic: Attitude; Social influence and persuasion 7) Do punishments deter more wrongdoing? Do punishments actually reform an offender? Discuss with suitable examples. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; 6) Along with a disturbing rise in attacks on Army camps across Jammu and Kashmir, the Line of Control and the International Boundary in the State are also alarmingly tense today. Do you think India’s surgical strike across LoC was a strategic mistake? Critically comment. (200 …
Topic:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5) World Bank’s “Doing business” project ranks India 130th out of 190 countries. What is the criteria used by the World Bank to rank India? In which areas should India improve to better its rank? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States 4) Critically analyse the causes and nature of ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur. What should be the role of union government in defusing this crisis? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint The Indian Express
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3) The issue of missing children is a national problem which needs to be tackled efficiently and at the earliest. Examine why it’s a national problem and how it should be tackled. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.; 2) Recently, the Supreme Court criticised the government for its “indifferent attitude” towards the implementation of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Examine why implementation of this Act is poor and suggest how it can be implemented effectively. …
Topic: Role of women, Social empowerment 1) Since the December 2012 gangrape, there has been little progress in ensuring safety of women in the Capital. Examine why despite numerous court hearings on the issue, there has been no progress on this issue. (200 Words) The Indian Express
