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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 Aug 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. The largest volcanic region on Earth …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 15 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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All India Radio New Summary – 14th August 2017 Children’s death tragedy at BRD Medical College at Gorakhpur Background: 60 children die in Baba Raghav Das Medical College in a week amid oxygen supply disruption. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has said that strict action will be taken against all those found guilty of negligence and …
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As Mains approaches – Strategy and a few words Mittali Sethi, IAS Hi everyone! I am hoping that your preparation for Mains is in full swing, and that you are enjoying the journey. This is an exceptional time – time that you will remember always, so don’t forget to savour it, even if you …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS : 15 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 …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 August 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) A 2015 study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and EY suggested that 36% of Indian companies and 25% of …
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Topic: Ethics in human actions 7) It is argued that good men are likely to lose out in the race for power. Examine why. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6) Discuss Epicurus views on happiness and justice. (200 Words) Reference Reference
Topic: Indian economy; Security issues 5) In the light of 70 years of India’s independence, critically comment on India’s record in establishing itself as a strong economic and security state. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 4) Critically comment on the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and the marital rape exception under the IPC that deal with sexual violence against children. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 3) The recent decision of Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing trading restrictions on 331 companies suspected of being shell entities has come under criticism. Discuss why. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 2) In terms of sex ratio and female literacy, Nagaland scores over Haryana. However, in terms of political empowerment of women Haryana scores over Nagaland. Discuss the reasons. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) A 2015 study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and EY suggested that 36% of Indian companies and 25% of multinational corporations in India were not compliant with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Examine the causes of non-compliance. …
