Albert John, AIR 179, Prelims strategy 145(2016), approx 130( 2017) I write this as I would like to share something which worked for me in prelims preparation. In 2016 I gave a full fledged attempt, scored about 145 marks. In my next attempt, I was working as a Professor, my 2016 results …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 29 September 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Directorate General of Quality Assurance Celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) has completed 60 years of its existence. The organisation has quality assured Defence stores worth Rs. 28,878 crore during the financial …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 29 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 MINDMAPS: “Plastic Pollution” and “Protecting India’s Forests”. PDF Plastic Pollution Protecting India’s Forests Plastic Pollution Protecting India’s Forests
Insights into Editorial: Falling off the health-care radar Context: National Health Policy, 2017 (NHP, 2017) seeks to reach everyone in a comprehensive integrated way to move towards wellness. It aims at achieving universal health coverage and delivering quality health care services to all at affordable cost. The policy recognises the growing need for rehabilitative care …
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All India Radio News Summary: 28 SEPTEMBER 2017 Prime Minister reviews nine large infrastructure projects in transportation and energy sectors worth 37 thousand crore rupees Prime Minister reviewed the progress of nine large infrastructure projects worth over 37 thousand crore rupees in railway, road, power, coal and gas pipeline sectors. These projects are spread over several states …
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Rajya Sabha TV: Security Scan – Terrorism in South Asia – Ideology & Finance Terrorism which is used to intentionally create violence to achieve a political, religious or ideological aim has become a talk of international politics. It is originating largely from parts of South West Asia which are affected by political instability most …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 29 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 Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 September 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) Cleanliness must move beyond caste. With reference to the Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, how can social integration aid in national cleanliness and hygiene? …
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 6) Use of force by the State or Law Enforcement identifies key conflicts of ethical interest. Comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian economy; Environment 5) Analyse the impact of climate change on the Indian Economy. Suggest some key systemic measures for the same. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of civil services 4) Police reforms require structural changes making the establishment more independent and resistant to external influences. Comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, 3) Private investigations can assist individuals and the state in thoroughness and expertise without an integrity compromise. Critically comment on the need to regulate private investigative agencies. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment; Political ideologies and their effect on society 2) Alternate opinions form the backbone of a civic society. How can intellectuals and activists play a more meaningful role in social transformation? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society 1) Cleanliness must move beyond caste. With reference to the Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, how can social integration aid in national cleanliness and hygiene? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
