SECURE SYNOPSIS: 12 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, 10 June 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. SATH program launched by NITI Aayog Furthering the agenda for cooperative federalism, …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 12 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 Daily Current Affairs, 12 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. Tele-Law through CSCs To Mainstream Legal Aid in Rural India In its effort to make legal aid …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 June 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: History of the world 1) Why did the Six-Day War took place and what were its consequences? Do you see its repercussions even today? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu General Studies – …
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Topic: Corporate governance 7) Write a short note on components of corporate governance and business ethics. (150 Words) Reference
Topic: Infrastructure – energy 6) Electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be gaining in prominence as part of the renewable energy movement. What challenges will India face in mainstreaming electric vehicles and how these challenges can be overcome? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Agriculture issues 5) “Demonetisation may not have hit agriculture production but it is the cause for the current unrest.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 4) It is said that the contractor-engineer-politician troika is responsible for turning highways projects turned into NPAs. Discuss critically. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries 3) Dr B R Ambedkar specified that the office of the President of India was similar to that of the king under the English Constitution. What do you understand by this? Elaborate. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education 2) The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has introduced two more board examinations from next year. Discuss the merits and demerits. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: History of the world 1) Why did the Six-Day War took place and what were its consequences? Do you see its repercussions even today? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
PRELIMS 2017 REVISION TEST 39 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
