UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 4 Question Paper

  UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 4 Question Paper SECTION – A Q1. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 30 OCTOBER 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz -30 OCTOBER 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz   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 …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 OCTOBER 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz -31 OCTOBER 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz   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 …

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 3 Question Paper

  UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 3 Question Paper   Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? (Answer in 150 words) Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the …

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 31 October 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 31 October 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers.   General Studies – 1;     Topic:   Social empowerment,  1) The root of the problem of lack of sanitation in India lies in institutional discrimination against the scheduled castes. Comment in the light of objectives …

Insights into Editorial: Devaluing high courts

Insights into Editorial: Devaluing high courts Context: Critics say that the jurisdiction of our 24 High Courts has been subject to relentless attack from Parliament, and, even the Supreme Court. Introduction For the framers of our Constitution, high courts, occupied a central position. They were conceived as a forum for adjudicating disputes under the Constitution, …

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017: Last Minute Tips for General Studies Papers 3 and 4

  UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017: Last Minute Tips for General Studies Papers 3 and 4   General Studies Paper – 3 Revise our Mains test series – 2017 question papers and answers. In paper -2 many questions have repeated from our Mains tests. We expect many to get repeated in paper-3 as well.  Attempt …

Insights Current Affairs, 30 October, 2017

  Insights Current Affairs, 30 October, 2017   GS3 Topic: Indian Economy India emerging as a leader among milk producing nations   Context: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister said India is emerging as a leader among milk producing nations at Pashu Arogya Mela in Semwapur, Motihari. India produces 163.7 million tonne milk in 2016-17 …

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper

  UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper – 2 Question Paper   “The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.  (150 words) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments …