Insights into Editorial: Be scientific Summary: With the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, an Environment Ministry body that evaluates genetically modified crops, approving transgenic mustard for environmental release, a key hurdle remains before farmers can cultivate it: Environment Minister Anil Dave’s approval, under a procedure set down by the UPA government. …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 15 May 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 …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 14 May 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 May 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Ebola resurfaces The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa. Background: More than 11,000 people died …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 May 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) Basavanna is a seminal figure in the Bhakti movement. Discuss his teachings and …
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Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 7) What does Kautilya’s Arthashastra talk about importance of state authority and role of police in it? Examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 6) Write a critical note on changing perception of police on the matters of public safety and lessons they could learn from foreign experiences to improve their role in ensuring public safety. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:;Awareness in the fields of bio-technology 5) Recently, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, an Environment Ministry body that evaluates genetically modified crops, approved transgenic mustard for environmental release. Discuss the nature of concerns that are expressed regarding cultivation of GM mustard and the role of government in allaying these concerns. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Why is India not part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? Does India’s absence matter to China? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Discuss critically the nature and implications of new evolving multilateral order in the world. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Important aspects of governance, 2) It is argued that in India, the institutional weaknesses of public institutions stand in contrast to relatively dynamic private and civil society organizations. What is the cause and consequences of weak institutions? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) Basavanna is a seminal figure in the Bhakti movement. Discuss his teachings and their relevance today. (200 Words) The Indian Express
