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PRELIMS 2017 REVISION TEST 14 Please consider negative marking and convert your score for 200 marks. It is just to guess your probable cutoff marks. Though not prefect this will help you gauge your progress Share Your Scores in the comment box
Insights into Editorial: Putting a global price on carbon Summary: The public’s recognition of global warming has driven lawmakers around the world to negotiate greenhouse-gas reductions. Among the suggestions, carbon tax is more popular. Why climate change is a cause of concern? There is compelling evidence that climate change is …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 17 May 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Sagarmala- DDUGKY Convergence for Skill Development in Coastal Districts For skills development of youth in coastal areas, the Ministry of Shipping signed an …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 17 May 2017 Clarification: Q4, Quiz, 14th May (Click HERE): As such, the position of legislative councils in India is weaker when compared to RS because our constitution has adopted the British model for defining the relationship between legislative councils and legislative assemblies (but not for defining …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 May 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women 1) “Improving the gender balance in labour force participation, entrepreneurship and growth is an important first step for India’s development.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint Topic: Urbanization – problems …
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Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 9) Do you think values in India are diminishing with each passing day? Critically comment. (150 Words) General
Topic: Indian economy 8) What is Index of Industrial Production (IIP)? How is it calculated and what’s its utility? Discuss the concerns expressed regarding IIP data in recent days. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in computers 7) Discuss the nature of recent ransomware attack on computers worldwide, the dangers such attacks pose to individuals and government, and measures needed to prevent such attacks. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Agriculture marketing and other issues 6) “A free market in agriculture can be the best antidote to crisis facing our farmers.” Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism 5) In your opinion, how can both government and security establishment help in bringing normalcy back in the Kashmir Valley? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu (You can frame good answer if you fully read the article)
Topic:Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 4) It is said that intelligence strategy continues to be India’s Achilles’ heel and there is an urgent need for its re-articulation. Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Do you think China’s motives behind the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) truly benign? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 2) What do you understand by “transport as a service” (TaaS) concept? In a country where it’s difficult to build solid public transport infrastructure, discuss the importance of uberization for India. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of women 1) “Improving the gender balance in labour force participation, entrepreneurship and growth is an important first step for India’s development.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
