SECURE SYNOPSIS: 16 OCTOBER 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 into Editorial: Between disarmament and deterrence Context: For the second time in the last decade, the Nobel Committee awarded its annual peace prize to the laudable goal of nuclear disarmament. This year’s recipient, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of nuclear dangers. The ICAN, a coalition of NGOs from almost 100 countries, …
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All India Radio News Summary: 15 OCTOBER 2017 IMF chief says Indian economy is on a very solid track due to structural reforms carried out in the last couple of years International Monetary Fund chief said that the Indian economy is on a very solid track in the mid-term. She said for the medium and long-term …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 16 October 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Karnataka needs its own flag Chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah has once again invoked Kannada pride, saying the government is firm on …
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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 October 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Write a critical note on the working …
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Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity 7) What is the difference between Governance, Good Governance, and Ethical Governance. Can ethical governance be enforced? Give reasons for your answer. (150 Words) Genera
Topic: Basics of cybersecurity 6) Effective cyber security measures need adaptive technology and policies as opposed to compliant ones. Comment. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5) The contradictions in smartphone production highlight structural issues in manufacturing policy. Comment.(200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Energy 4) To prefer clean fuel is a combination of policy concurrence and citizen awareness. Comment on the need on a clean fuel and energy consumption policy need by India on an urgent basis. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Critically analyse the impact of inducting a dedicated public health management cadre on improving health deliverables. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure 2) A ban on books comprises the right to read but enshrines State intervention on inconsistent grounds. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Write a critical note on the working and findings of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts (WIM). (200 Words) Down to Earth
