SECURE SYNOPSIS: 15 July 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 into Editorial: Vibrant Democracy, dormant Parliament Summary: As an institution, Parliament is central to the very idea of democracy and was assigned a pivotal role in our Constitution by the founding fathers of the republic. Parliament is responsible for legislation—laws of the land—by which people govern themselves. It must ensure accountability …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 July 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. EU, India set up fund for investments The European Union (EU) and India have announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU investments in India. …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 15 July 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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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 14 July 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Archives Clarifications: There may be instances where the options are marked wrong in the solution (typos), but the explanation almost always provides the right description/answer. There have been two such instances in recent quizzes, but the …
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TOPPER’S STRATEGY SHAURYA SUMAN, AIR 119 (CSE-2016) GS Marks 481, GS Strategy Hello Friends. The key to success lies in going after your dream without any doubts of success or failure. One should try to improve day by day while studying. A good test series helps in assessment of your preparation. Overall, it …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 July 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) The government has approved changes to the Ancient Monuments and …
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Topic: Ethics in personal relations 7) You are a working single parent living with your six year old child in an housing society. Recently divorce case between you and your husband was amicably settled in a court. You were given custody of your child. After the divorce, your child has not been active and as cheerful …
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Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 6) This year marks the 1,000th birth anniversary of Ramanuja, the great Vaishnava theologian,, and the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s triggering of the Protestant Reformation which fundamentally reshaped Christianity. Discuss their philosophies and their relevance today. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism 5) Recently, Mosul was liberated from the ISIS by Iraqi armed forces. Do you think it’s the end of ISIS and its ideology? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 4) How will GST of 18% on tendu leaves impact tribals? Critically examine. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interest 3) Write a critical note on the “Doval doctrine”. (200 Words) EPW Reference
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 2) “Antarctica is a climate stabilising factor.” Elaborate. Also discuss impact of human activities on Antarctica. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) The government has approved changes to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. What are these changes? What will be their implications? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
The Big Picture: India’s World – India-Israel ties: Major Strategic Turn PM Narendra Modi recently visited Israel and met his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Officially seven deals were signed which include deals on industrial R&D fund, development cooperation on agriculture, water conservation and setting up of GEO-LEO optic link. Ties between the two …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 14 July 2017 Paper 2 Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. DIPP to set up India’s first TISC in Punjab The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has signed an Institutional agreement with the …
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