QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 05 August 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 August 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. High Level Committee on Making India Hub of Arbitration Submits Report The government had constituted a ten Member, High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Justice B.N.Srikrishna, Retired Judge, Supreme …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 05 August 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 Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 August 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women 1) Critically comment on the recent Supreme Court judgement in Rajesh Sharma & Ors vs State of U.P. & Aanr case. Also comment on changing nature of Section 498A …
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70 Days ETHICS PLAN Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service; integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity 8) Define ‘weaker sections’ in the Indian context? In your opinion, what do weaker sections need most from the public servants? Justify. (150 Words) Note: Day after tomorrow there will a case study on the topic Aptitude …
Topic: Energy 7) Critically discuss the features of NITI Aayog’s Draft National Energy Policy (DNEP). (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Disasters and disaster management 6) “Given the extent of the devastation caused by a natural disaster that is exacerbated by human interventions, it is time we accept that the focus must shift from flood protection to flood governance.” In the light of the losses caused by recent floods in India, discuss the statement. (200 …
Topic: Indian economy – growth, employment 5) Critically examine India’s achievement in creation of jobs and elimination of corruption during last three years. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) Many want India’s China strategy to take a cue from Pakistan’s “asymmetric strategy” that advocates the use of proxy war and terrorism to counter India’s superiority. Do you agree with such strategy? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Write a note on the Hague Convention and examine why India has been reluctant to ratify it despite repeated recommendations from courts and Law Commission. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States; legislature; executive 2) What is the objective behind idea of paying a salary to legislators in India? Discuss various issues surrounding payment of salaries to legislators in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Role of women 1) Critically comment on the recent Supreme Court judgement in Rajesh Sharma & Ors vs State of U.P. & Aanr case. Also comment on changing nature of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. (200 Words) The Hindu
Insights into Editorial : Behind India’s unease with a global child abduction law Summary: Months after the Ministry of Women and Child Development called for a consultation on whether it should sign the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, it has invited suggestions from the public on the …
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