QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 April 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  03 April  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 …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 02 April 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  02 April  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 …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 03 April 2017

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 03 April 2017   Paper 2 Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana   Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana was recently …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 April 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 April 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1) Discuss the causes, consequences and significance of the Royal Indian Navy’s …

9) What are the sources of funds for companies other than banks? Do you think bank credit still plays an important role in funding companies? Should India should gradually move away from the dependence on banks? Discuss.

Topic: Economic growth, resource mobilization 9) What are the sources of funds for companies other than banks? Do you think bank credit still plays an important role in funding companies? Should India should gradually move away from the dependence on banks? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

7) A recent UN report on synthetic pesticides has stated that use of these pesticides is a short-term solution that undermines the right to adequate food and health for present and future generations. Do you agree? Critically examine.

Topic:  Food security; Environmental pollution 7) A recent UN report on synthetic pesticides has stated that use of these pesticides is a short-term solution that undermines the right to adequate food and health for present and future generations. Do you agree? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint

5) In its order on banning sale of liquor near National and State highways, the Supreme Court asserted that the proscription would cover not just retail outlets but hotels and bars too. Critically comment on this order.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 5) In its order on banning sale of liquor near National and State highways, the Supreme Court asserted that the proscription would cover not just retail outlets but hotels and bars too. Critically comment on this order. (200 Words) The …

4) Around 8-10% of India’s population lives with disabilities, with an equal number constituting the aged. How can government ensure ensure disability-inclusive development, especially in its push for digital economy? Examine.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) Around 8-10% of India’s population lives with disabilities, with an equal number constituting the aged. How can government ensure ensure disability-inclusive development, especially in its push for digital economy? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

3) Recently, the President of United States signed an executive order, ostensibly promoting U.S. energy independence and economic growth. What exactly did he authorise, what are its implications, and what does it mean for India’s strategic interests in energy and climate change? Examine.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 3) Recently, the President of United States signed an executive order, ostensibly promoting U.S. energy independence and economic growth. What exactly did he authorise, what are its implications, and what does it mean for India’s strategic interests in energy …

2) The union government has decided to set up a National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (NCSEdBC) in place of the existing National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). In your opinion, what should be the mandate of NCSEdBC? Discuss.

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 2) The union government has decided to set up a National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (NCSEdBC) in place of the existing National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). In your opinion, what should be the mandate of NCSEdBC? …