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Insights into Editorial: RNA technologies and India’s path forward Summary: Due to widespread popularity of DNA based technological developments, new advances in ribonucleic acid (RNA) research often go unnoticed. RNA—essential for regulation and expression of genes—has already been the subject of research, in areas such as RNA interference (RNAi) and antisense […]
The Big Picture: Supreme Court judgement on Lokpal- What are the hurdles? The idea of an anti corruption body and an ombudsman to look into corruption allegations against administrators including legislators has been floating around for over five decades now. It finally got shaped with the passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 May 2017 Paper 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Basava Jayanthi 2017 On the occasion of Basava Jayanti 2017, PM Modi released the translated volumes of Vachanas in 23 Indian languages. About […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 01 May 2016 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 […]
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 01 May 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. 45 DAYS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2017 WILL BE ANNOUNCED TONIGHT General Studies – 1; Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Critically comment […]
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 9) Discuss Immanuel Kant’s vies on religion and idea of freedom. (150 Words) Wikipedia
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 8) What is RNA interference (RNAi) and antisense technology? Discuss their significance for India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism 7) Examine the causes of rapid and violent rise of the Islamic State (IS). (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 6) The much awaited Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act is now in effect. Discuss its merits and demerits. (200 Words) The Hindu Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 5) What’s the difference between bare metal stents (BMS) and drug-eluting stents (DES)? Critically examine how India’s recent decision to cut prices of these stents has affected various stakeholders. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) How is China factors affecting India – Sri Lanka relations? In your opinion, how should India engage with Sri Lanka? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interest 3) Examine which factors are stopping intra-regional trade in the South Asian region and how it’s affecting economies in South Asia. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 2) Critically examine issues faced by Tamil and Muslim refugees in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka and the steps taken by the Sri Lankan government to address these issues. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Critically comment on India’s present policy on Kashmir and suggest what policy would help address present Kashmir situation. (200 Words) The Hindu