QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 11 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: Will bank recapitalisation fix NPAs? Context: The Centre unveiled an ambitious plan to infuse ₹2.11 lakh crore capital over the next two years into public sector banks (PSBs). 1.35 lakh cr. will be through sale of recapitalization of bonds. This sum is more than one-third the tier I or core capital (equity …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 11 November 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women; Poverty and developmental issues 1) The recent 2017 amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 (Amendment) is a step forward in the right direction towards …
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in private institutions 8) You are the head of the Human Resources department of an organisation. One day one of the workers died on duty. His family was demanding compensation. However, the company denied compensation because it was revealed in investigation that he was drunk at the time of the …
Topic: Conservation; Agricultural issues 7) Examine the causes of increasing incidences of pest attacks on crops in India. Do you think biological pest control would address pest problem effectively? Write a note on other pest control measures. (250 Words) Down to Earth WIkipedia
Topic: Conservation 6) What do you understand by for compensatory afforestation? Comment on the recent guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on compensatory afforestation. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Energy 5) Shale is OPEC’s nemesis. Discuss. Also examine how does increase in shale output in North America benefit India. (150 Words) The Hindu Bloomberg
Topic: Cropping pattern; Food security 4) Discuss the importance of saving traditional seed varieties in organic farming. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) Why is militant Buddhism on the rise in few Asian countries? Examine the justifications given by votaries of violence in Buddhism. Also comment on India’s response to militant Buddhism in its neighbourhood. (250 Words) The Wire
Topic: Role of women and women’s organisations 2) Discuss the nature and significance of contributions of Anasuya Sarabhai to women’s empowerment in India. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Role of women; Poverty and developmental issues 1) The recent 2017 amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 (Amendment) is a step forward in the right direction towards increasing gender diversity at the workplace. Comment. (150 Words) The Wire
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