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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 25 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 25 April 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. The Paths We Walk A Documentary Photo exhibition called “The Paths We Walk” was recently inaugurated in New Delhi. Key facts: The exhibition has been organized by the National Trust under Ministry of Social Justice …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 25 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: 25 April 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) Critically comment on the nature and purpose of raising vigilantism in Indian society and the role of citizens in fighting it. (200 …
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Topic: Dimensions of ethics 8) What is internet ethics? Discuss the major issues concerned with internet ethics. (150 Words) Reference
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 7) It is argued that Big Data analytics can fuel the move to the evidence-based policymaking that NITI Aayog is pushing. Elaborate. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Environmental pollution 6) Why is degrading polyethylene difficult? Examine the ways in which plastic can be recycled and degraded to save environment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure – housing 5) What is the definition of “Houseless Households” as per government? Comment on housing trends between the two Censuses of 2001 and 2011 in India. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Economics of animal rearing 4) A government committee has recommended unique identification numbers for cows. Discuss the rationale behind this recommendation and how such unique identification can be issued for each cow. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 3) Recently, the NITI Aayog released a draft action agenda for the three years till 2019-20. What are its objectives? What’s the role of states in achieving this agenda? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 2) On the questions of who will determine which group is a minority and status of minority groups in India, critically examine the opinion of the Supreme Court and measures taken by the government. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) Critically comment on the nature and purpose of raising vigilantism in Indian society and the role of citizens in fighting it. (200 Words) The Hindu
Insights into Editorial: Why has India chosen to become a member of the International Energy Agency Summary: In March 2017, India activated the association status with the International Energy Agency (IEA). With India’s inclusion, the IEA accounts for about 70% of the world’s energy consumption. India’s energy demands: India’s oil …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 23 & 24 April 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarification: Q4, 20th April Quiz (Click HERE): Regarding the VVPAT ballot slip – The word ‘only’ should have been omitted from the question. Should a similar mistake appear in a question in the real …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 24 April 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Plenary Meeting of the Development Committee (DC) and IMFC of the World Bank Group and the IMF Plenary Meeting of the Development Committee (DC) of the World Bank …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 24 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: 24 April 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. STATIC Syllabus Timetable General Studies – 1; Topic:History of the world will include events from 18th century 1) Critically examine the roots and nature of racial discrimination in the Japanese society today. (200 Words) The Hindu …
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Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) What is Vedanta? Briefly examine features of Vedanta ethics. (150 Words) Reference
Topic: Agriculture 6) Critically evaluate performance of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) schemes. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 5) In the light of recent Taliban attack on Afghan security forces, critically examine why Afghanistan has not been able to tackle Taliban problem. Also examine how India can help Afghanistan in this regard. (200 Words) The Hindu
