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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 NOVEMBER 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 […]
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 03 NOVEMBER 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 […]
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: Geography Question Paper PDF Geography Mains 2017 Paper I Geography Mains 2017 Paper II
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: History Question Paper PDF History Mains 2017 Paper I History Mains 2017 Paper II
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 04 November 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Hindi writer Krishna Sobti chosen for Jnanpith Award Noted writer of Hindi literature Krishna Sobti will be conferred with the country’s highest literary […]
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: Political Science and International Relations Question Paper PAPER I: PAPER II:
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 02 NOVEMBER 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 […]
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: Psychology Question Paper PAPER I: PAPER II:
AIR spotlight summary: Setting up of special courts for the trial of politicians Context: SC is setting up a plan to exclusively try pending criminal cases against politicians and law makers by constituting special courts on the lines of Fast track courts. Significance: This is an important development given the fact that we are faced […]
All India Radio News Summary: 03 NOVEMBER 2017 Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India and launches ‘Nivesh Bandhu portal’ on investment opportunities in the country’s food processing sector. Prime Minister inaugurated World Food India 2017 in New Delhi. This is the first time that India is hosting such an event for the Food processing sector. […]
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: Medical Science Question Paper PAPER I: PAPER II:
[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 04 November 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. Secure Synopsis will be posted on regular basis from next week. General Studies – 1; Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) “The naxal […]
Topic: Corporate governance 7) Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse. (150 Words) UPSC CSE-2017
Topic: Ethics in human actions 6) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the recent boiler explosion at NTPC’s Unchahar power plant in Rae Bareli. (150 Words) The Hindu BBC
Topic: Constitutional features 5) Access to justice” is a part of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Discuss in the light of recent events. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) Despite being an improvement on the ad hoc and restrictive Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management framework, the N K Singh Committee report suffers from some shortcomings. Discuss. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) India has stepped up trade and investment in hydrocarbons in Africa, with nearly 17% of its total crude oil imports coming from Africa by 2016. Should India step up these petroleum-related foreign direct investment and trade relations with Africa? Discuss merits […]
Topic: Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 2) In the light of new challenges posed by computerisation of government transactions and creation of new regulatory bodies, CAG needs more professionalism in its working, wider power delegation, and fundamental reforms in its structural organisation. Analyse. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) “The naxal movement has remained relevant and active mainly due to the deepening and widening socio-economic disparities, deprivation and exclusion of tribal people who have always been seen as a dispensable population.” Critically comment. (250 Words) EPW
We are posting the following post on behalf of aggrieved students. If you are one of them, you can discuss further course of action in the comment section. “Many of us who have attempted this essay have assumed natural law in the context of laws of nature but not from philosophical context. We have […]