PRELIMS 2017 REVISION TEST 21

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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 24 May 2017

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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 24 May 2017

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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 24 May 2017

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7) Newspaper reports indicate that a CBI court has found former coal secretary Harish Chandra Gupta guilty of corruption and criminal conspiracy in the allocation of a coal block. Discuss what lessons can be learnt from this case

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5) It is argued that to fight modern challenges of cyberthreats, the three-layered Israeli strategy that goes beyond security to build a cyber system that is robust, resilient and has strong defence capabilities could be adopted. Throw more light on this Israeli model.

Topic:  Basics of cybersecurity 5) It is argued that to fight modern challenges of cyberthreats, the three-layered Israeli strategy that goes beyond security to build a cyber system that is robust, resilient and has strong defence capabilities could be adopted. Throw more light on this Israeli model. (200 Words) Livemint

3) It is said that a well-designed loan-waiver programme could enhance the overall well-being of the households by improving their productive investments, as opposed to distorting their loan utilization and repayment patterns. What are the hazards of present designs of farm loan waiver schemes? What should be the ideal design? Discuss.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3) It is said that a well-designed loan-waiver programme could enhance the overall well-being of the households by improving their productive investments, as opposed to distorting their loan utilization and repayment patterns. What are the hazards of …