Insights into Editorial: Revamping the Indian Foreign Service Summary: Concerns have been raised by a parliamentary committee over the way in which candidates are being recruited to the prestigious Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and trained. Present way of recruitment: Those who desire to be a part of this service and become …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 17 April 2017 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. Not just a love hormone According to a recent study, Oxytocin, often referred to as …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 16 & 17 April 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarifications: Q3, 12th April 2017 (Click HERE): Regarding Part IVA – the answer is correct. For further clarity, here is one of the Fundamental Duties – “to promote harmony and the spirit of common …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 17 April 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 …
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 April 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) Examine how is global warming affecting Siachen …
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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration 8) “The case of Justice C.S. Karnan is no longer just strange or curious; it is disgraceful and intolerable.” What are the ethical issues involved in this case? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 7) In the light of reports of Army personnel using a young man as a human shield in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, do you think such tactics would help army curb terrorism in the valley? Critically comment on use of such methods by armed forces either …
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 6) What’s the difference between laws and rules? It is said that in India, rulemaking to implement laws suffers from certain problems. What are these problems? In the light of these problems, discuss if rulemaking process needs overhauling. (200 …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 5) In the light of Kulbhushan Jadhav episode, critically comment how should India and Pakistan resolve this issue. Do you think India’s perception of Pakistan being weak and isolated state is correct? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Briefly outline the structure and mandate of the European Union (EU), the European Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament. In the light of changing political landscape in Europe, examine what role should these institutions play to safeguard European unity and integrity. (200 …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 3) What are the differences between the Indian nationalism and Hindu nationalism? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 2) In the light of failure of many solutions to tackle air pollution in Indian cities, suggest new solutions that are innovative and practical. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Examine how is global warming affecting Siachen and the nature of its dispute between India and Pakistan. (200 Words) The Hindu
