QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 27 July 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  27 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 …

The Big Picture- PM puts the onus of law and order on states: is it enough?

  The Big Picture- PM puts the onus of law and order on states: is it enough?     Just before the beginning of monsoon session in the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issue of violence in the name of protecting cows. In an all-party meet recently, the Prime Minister said that the …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 July 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz –  26 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 July 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 July 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers.   General Studies – 1;   Topic:  Urbanization – problems and remedies; changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.  1) Recently, the Tamil Nadu State …

9) a) Differentiate between prejudice and stereotype.

70 Days ETHICS PLAN   Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function 9) a) Differentiate between prejudice and stereotype. b) Is behaviour always a reflection of one’s attitude? Explain with example. c) What are the factors that influence the formation of attitude? Discuss with examples. NCERT Class XII Psychology textbook Chapter 6   Note: Tomorrow there will …

4) Recently, the Supreme Court declined to apply the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act to mentally retarded adults whose mental age may be that of a child. Was it a  right decision? Discuss

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) Recently, the Supreme Court declined to apply the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act to mentally retarded adults whose mental age may be that of a child. Was it a  right decision? Discuss. (200 …

3) How will capping the price of medical stents would affect medical tourism and indigenous development of medical equipments in India? What policy should government follow when it comes to medical device development in India? Examine.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) How will capping the price of medical stents would affect medical tourism and indigenous development of medical equipments in India? What policy should government follow when it comes to medical device development in India? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express

2) In the light of recent Doklam crisis, many commentators have been implying that Bhutan is an Indian ‘protectorate’ state. Do you agree? How important is India for Bhutan’s economy and security? Critically examine

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations   2) In the light of recent Doklam crisis, many commentators have been implying that Bhutan is an Indian ‘protectorate’ state. Do you agree? How important is India for Bhutan’s economy and security? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express

1) Recently, the Tamil Nadu State government conceded the Government of India-owned Kamarajar Port Ltd’s (KPL) request to divert 1,000 acres of the hydrologically sensitive Ennore wetlands for industrial installations. Is it a wise move? Discuss ecological implications for Chennai and to Ennore Creek.

Topic:  Urbanization – problems and remedies; changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.  1) Recently, the Tamil Nadu State government conceded the Government of India-owned Kamarajar Port Ltd’s (KPL) request to divert 1,000 acres of the hydrologically sensitive Ennore wetlands for industrial installations. Is …