QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 30 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 IAS …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 30 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 background …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 30 Aug 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. YUVA – a skill development programme The YUVA – a skill development programme and an initiative by Delhi Police under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana was recently …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Cross LOC Trade between India-Pakistan” and “March for Science in India”. PDF Cross LOC Trade between India-Pakistan March for Science in India Cross LOC Trade between India-Pakistan March for Science in India
Insights into Editorial: Can India and China use BRICS to build a house? Background: Fourteen thousand feet above the sea level, at the Nathu La Pass on the India-China border, Doklam stand-off warn visitors of dated land mines that might have remained from the war of 1962. Reflective of artful diplomacy from both sides, India …
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All India Radio News Summary: 29 AUGUST 2017 Prime Minister inaugurated various National Highway projects in Rajasthan Prime Minister inaugurated various National Highway projects in Rajasthan today. Among the projects inaugurated are: 6-Lane Cable Stayed Bridge across river Chambal at Kota; 4 Laning of Gomati Chauraha – Udaipur section of NH-8; and 4-Laning of Rajsamand-Bhilwara …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 30 August 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) Why do you think dera’s and ahsrams mushroom and attract huge number of people in the Indian society? Critically analyse. (200 Words) …
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Topic: conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance 7) Differentiate between morality and consciousness. What is the function of morality? Also discuss the relationship between morality and consciousness. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Environmental pollution 6) Bellandur lake in Bengaluru has been much in the news in recent months for the surge of foam and froth from the polluted lake, and the rise of smoke and flames from the area surrounding it. What does this incident indicate about the process of urbanization in India? Discuss critically. …
Topic: Inclusive development 5) Discuss the implications of right to privacy judgement on financial inclusion. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 4) What is digital economy? Do you think there is a need to regulate digital platforms or replace them with state owned platforms? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Can India and China use BRICS to build good relations and strengthen mutual cooperation? Discuss how. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Poverty and hunger; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 2) There is an upsurge in collective efforts in India to improve neonatal and maternal health in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Examine the causes and suggest improvements. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) Why do you think dera’s and ahsrams mushroom and attract huge number of people in the Indian society? Critically analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
