June
Insights Test Series for UPSC IAS Civil Services Mains 2017 Exam Similar to last year, we are going to conduct both offline and online test series for UPSC civil services Mains exam 2017. Already those who are very serious have approached us for allowing them to write Mains test series in Bangalore. Tomorrow […]
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 30 June 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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Insights into Editorial: Should the sedition law be scrapped? Summary: Dissent is the lifeblood of democracy. But today when the stench of fascism looms large, exercising this constitutional right can get one branded as anti-national, thrown behind bars or a lynch mob waiting outside to teach you a lesson. A law that […]
We have sent confirmation mails to selected students of Insights Offline Guidance Program – 2018. Those who have NOT received mails can continue with their other plans or join either Insights Online or Offline Prelims Test Series – 2018. For those who are not selected, we wish to guide them in Bangalore if […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 30 June 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 […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 30 June 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. New training programme ‘COMMIT’ for State Government officials A new training programme Comprehensive Online Modified Modules on […]
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 29 June 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 […]
[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 30 June 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) “The risks from climate change are serious enough […]
8) Why is a teacher held in high regards in Indian society? In your opinion, what should be the ideal role of teacher in children’s development? Discuss.
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 7) Do you support the Union Cabinet’s ‘in-principle’ approval for the sale of Air India and five of its subsidiaries? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Energy 6) Compare and contrast which is more suitable for India – nuclear power or solar power. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Cybersecurity basics 5) The Indian government has embarked on a programme to turn the country into a digital economy. Briefly discuss these programs, the threats they face from cyber-criminals and hackers and measures needed to safeguard digital data and transactions. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 4) The Finance Bill, 2017 included amendments to legislation on multiple subjects, in an attempt to rationalise the functioning of multiple tribunals. What do you understand by rationalisation of tribunals? Discuss its implications. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 3) Since Independence, India’s relations with the US have gone through three phases. Analyse these phases and critically comment on nature of India’s relationship with the US today. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Why did the Indian government abolish privy purses and privileges of erstwhile rulers of Indian States? Was this move justified? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) “The risks from climate change are serious enough to require grass-roots action, rather than waiting for a grand international agreement.” What are these grass roots actions? How can the fight climate change? Illustrate. […]
Insights into Editorial: Blockchaining India’s digital future Summary: Blockchain has been a buzzword for some time now. In addition to private companies and banks, blockchain has attracted interest from within the government as well. What are Blockchains? Blockchains are a new data structure that is secure, cryptography-based, and distributed across a […]
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 June 2017 Paper 3 Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. CBDT entered into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement with Indian taxpayers. A […]