The Big Picture – Takeaways from Abe visit Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe met at the 12th India-Japan annual summit and signed 15 agreements recently to strengthen cooperation in the Asia Pacific region. The agreements were done on various issues including Disaster Risk Management, Skills Development, Connectivity, Investments, …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 22 September 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 civil …
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Insights Into Editorial: Is the Sardar Sarovar Dam boon or bane? Context: Prime Minister inaugurated the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat on his 67th birthday. PM called the dam an engineering marvel. “A massive misinformation campaign was launched against the dam project, which is an engineering miracle,” he said. The foundation stone was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 22 SEPTEMBER 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 …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Malnutrition in India” and “NITI Aayog’s Three Year Action Agenda” PDF Malnutrition in India NITI Aayog’s Three Year Action Agenda Malnutrition in India NITI Aayog’s Three Year Action Agenda
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 22 September 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Women’s Reservation Bill The centre is planning to introduce the Women’s Reservation Bill in the upcoming session of the parliament. Inception: …
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All India Radio News Summary: 21 SEPTEMBER 2017 India reaffirms need for early reforms in UN Security Council; Condemns terrorism in all forms India has reaffirmed the need for early reforms in the UN Security Council and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet on …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 22 September 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) India’s record of reducing poverty pales in comparison to China, Brazil and Mexico. What lessons should India learn from these countries in its …
Topic: Ethics in human actions 8) What is meant by the principle of Greater Good? Explain an instance from your experience where such a principle needed to be applied. (150 Words) General
Topic: Ethics in human actions 7) Trolls and hate campaigns targeted against women cannot be solved just by legislative change but a mentality overhaul. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 6) Building heavy infrastructure such as mega dams must be examined through a heavy cost benefit analysis. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 5) FDI in the Indian Textile Industry should boost the sector and protect the interest or marginal craftsmen. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 4) How can cooperative societies aid in better micro finance? Highlight the role cooperative societies can play in enhancing farmer welfare. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) India being a party to build Afghanistan is not only in Afghanistan but also India’s national interest. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 2) Health insurance as a long term plan for healthcare financing is perilous. Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) India’s record of reducing poverty pales in comparison to China, Brazil and Mexico. What lessons should India learn from these countries in its efforts at reducing poverty? Examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express
