SECURE SYNOPSIS: 08 March 2017 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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AIR spotlight summary on “World Wildlife Day”. Introduction World Wildlife Day is celebrated on 3 March, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. At the same time, the Day …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 08 March 2017 Paper 1 Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Nari Shakti Puraskars Nari Shakti Puraskars 2016 will be presented by the President on the eve of International Women’s Day. …
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Insights into Editorial: All those who are out of the tax net Summary: The Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, made a sweeping statement in his Budget speech this year claiming that India is “a tax non-compliant society and too many people evade taxes”. What the stats say? Of nearly 127 crore Indians, only 2.6 …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 08 March 2017 QUIZ – 2017: 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 Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08 March 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic : Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Forest fires are common in the dry deciduous …
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Topic: Indian economic growth and development 6) Differentiate between headline inflation and core inflation. Examine importance of these two inflations for the economy and for RBI’s policy stance. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; 8) In your opinion, which values if upheld by all stakeholders, will help democracies survive and become stronger? Analyse. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Indian Express
Topic; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 7) Examine the arguments in favour and against introduction of universal basic income. (200 Words) The Economic Survey 2016-2017, Chapter 9
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections 5) For all its successes in giving representation to different social groups, India has a mixed track record when it comes to women’s participation and representation in politics. Critically analyse causes and consequences of India’s mixed record when it comes …
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Critically comment on the nature of ongoing conflict in the Korean peninsula, the role of international community in deescalating this conflict and implications of this conflict for regional peace. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 3) Analyse the challenges and opportunities associated with expanding role of the office of CAG in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Role of women 2) According to a recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), India and Pakistan have the lowest rates of women’s labour force participation in Asia. Also, in India, rate of labour force participation of women is declining against the worldwide trend. Critically examine the causes of this decline and suggest ways …
Topic : Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Forest fires are common in the dry deciduous forests of India during summer the months of March and April. Critically comment on policies and methods followed in India to fight forest fires. Suggest an …
