QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 11 August 2017 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 services preliminary exam 2017. It is not …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 11 Aug 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Financial Data Management Centre The Law Ministry has approved a revised Cabinet proposal on the creation of the Financial Data Management Centre (FDMC) that would subsequently collect raw data directly. Key facts: FDMC will …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 11 August 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Write a note on India’s Home Rule movement and opinions …
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70 Days ETHICS PLAN Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance 8) In the recent cases of lynching of dalits and minorities, do you see lack of emotional intelligence both on part of administration and mobs? Examine how emotional intelligence can help address various injustices meted out to weaker …
Topic: Environmental pollution 7) Recently, the Niti Aayog released the draft National Energy Policy. Discuss its provisions related to health and pollution. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 6) Should marijuana be completely banned in India? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education 5) Considering socio-economic factors and the state’s limitations in providing education, especially for the weaker sections, do you think government’s decision to scrap no-detention policy under RTE is warranted? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) Critically comment on NITI Aayog’s recent push to states to privatise well functioning district hospitals in the Tier 2 and 3 cities. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) “Rules on secrecy of ballot in Rajya Sabha polls are not in sync with free choice and consent.” Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu
Topic: Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 2) It is said that GST could fundamentally alter the economic geography of India. Examine how. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Write a note on India’s Home Rule movement and opinions of Tilak, Gandhiji and Tagore on Home Rule. (200 Words) The Hindu
