QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 07 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 …
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Insights into Editorial: Full text of interview with Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of Naval Staff Context: The Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) was inaugurated by Honourable Defence minister at INS Mandovi, Goa. The first Goa Maritime Conclave saw the participation of Ten Indian littoral states. For our collective aspirations to bear fruition and their impact to …
All India Radio News Summary: 06 NOVEMBER 2017 International Consortium of Investigative Journalists releases the Paradise papers; names of more than 700 Indians figure in largest ever black money data leak. International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released ‘The Paradise Papers’, a global investigation that reveals the offshore activities of some of the world’s most …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 07 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 November 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 2017 ‘very likely’ in top …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 November 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society; World history 1) Much of the experience of Russia’s October Revolution has been horrific for the …
Topic: Emotional intelligence 8) How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? (150 Words) UPSC CSE 2017
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: 7) Indoctrination of trainees in ethical behaviour will not be successful unless the very recruitment process is overhauled to select ethical individuals into civil services. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6) “Contrary to belief, demonetisation was not a case of a ‘good idea, bad execution’. It was a fundamentally flawed idea borne out of overriding of institutions and circumventing consensus.” Critically comment. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 5) A meaningful and consistent dialogue between the union government, interlocutors and separatists in Kashmir is sine qua non for establishing peace in the Kashmir Valley. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it 4) The societal reach of India’s economic growth in recent decades still remains unquantified and a common measure to quantify the social progress of Indian States that can pinpoint the achievements and the challenges is still missing. Discuss the efforts made in this regard and suggest ideas …
Topic: Functioning of judiciary; Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act 3) Setting up fast-track courts to deal with criminals in politics would do little to break the symbiotic relationship between politicians and criminals. Comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Is Commonwealth group relevant today? Comment on Britain’s renewed interest in the Commonwealth amidst its impending separation from the European Union. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society; World history 1) Much of the experience of Russia’s October Revolution has been horrific for the people of Russia, and benign for the rest of the world. Elucidate. (250 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
