Insights into Editorial: Revamping the Indian Foreign Service

    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 …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 16 & 17 April 2017

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 …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 April 2017

[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 …

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 as defence or tactics in conflict zones.

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 …

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

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 …

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

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

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.

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 …