SECURE SYNOPSIS: 18 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, 18 November 2017 GS Paper 2: Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. EK BHARAT-SHRESHTHA BHARAT Context: Under ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ Yojana, Madhya Pradesh …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 18 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: The rise of the bots Context: Bots are shaping the Internet today. Despite being around since the beginnings of the Internet, they are getting their time in the spotlight. What are bots? A bot is a computer programme designed to work automatically. It is mainly used to gather information on the Internet or …
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The Big Picture: Strategic Importance of Quadrilateral Rising of a great power in world has led to convergence of other powers with time. Therefore, the senior leaders from India, Japan, Australia and US met on the side-lines of the East Asia Summit in Manila (Philippines) on 12 Nov 2017. This has led to rising of …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 18 November 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Role of women 1) Discuss Indira Gandhi’s contribution as a conservationist and as an environmentalist to India’s environmental causes. (250 Words) Down to Earth General Studies – 2 …
Topic: Ethics in public administration 8) 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 example. (150 Words)
Topic: Energy 7) What do you understand by solar irrigation? Examine the benefits of the Solar Power as a Remunerative Crop (SPaRC) model compared to other solar irrigation models. (150 Words) EPW
Topic: Conservation 6) Comment on the existing approaches for resolving incidences of human–wildlife conflict and suggest measures to alleviate these conflicts effectively. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning; Energy 5) Energy planning should link energy and its end-use and end-user directly, promoting equity, and providing a better monitoring framework for energy use. Comment on energy planning in India. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: IPR; Industrial policy 4) A robust broadcasting industry is the linchpin of every democratic society. Analyse the key provisions of the Proposed Treaty for the Protection of Broadcasting Organisations by WIPO and examine if India should sign this Broadcasting treaty or not. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 3) The publication of “Investing in Health,” the World Bank’s highly influential 1993 World Development Report, has guided structural adjustment policies and health sector reforms in many developing countries. Critically examine how India’s healthcare industry has evolved since the publication of above said report. (250 …
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2) In successive elections, electoral participation in India’s big, metropolitan cities has been lower vis-à-vis semi-urban and rural constituencies. It is argued that in big cities, it is not the middle class but the urban poor who are unable to exercise their franchise. Discuss. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Role of women 1) Discuss Indira Gandhi’s contribution as a conservationist and as an environmentalist to India’s environmental causes. (250 Words) Down to Earth
