QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 23 NOVEMBER 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 23 NOVEMBER 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Clarifications: (https://www.insightsonindia.com/2017/11/22/quiz-2017-insights-current-affairs-quiz-22-november-2017/):   Q1 – Typo; Solution must be option ‘a’, as is clear from the explanation.   Q4 – The statement on the ICJ website was misinterpreted by us (“Although there is no entitlement to membership …

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 23 November 2017

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 23 November 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1     Topic:   Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Examine the contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA) …

5) What do you understand by smart contracts in banking? It is said that based on blockchain technology, smart contracts can make banking more secure and frictionless. Examine.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life  5) What do you understand by smart contracts in banking? It is said that based on blockchain technology, smart contracts can make banking more secure and frictionless. Examine. (250 Words) Livemint

4) The central government constituted a series of high-powered committees on farmers’ suicides. Discuss the recommendations of these committees and comment why the union government has not acted upon these recommendations.

Topic:  Agriculture issues 4) The central government constituted a series of high-powered committees on farmers’ suicides. Discuss the recommendations of these committees and comment why the union government has not acted upon these recommendations. (250 Words) The Indian Express

3) Parliament has the important role of holding the government to account for its actions. In the light of the decreasing number of parliament sessions, critically comment.

Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 3) Parliament has the important role of holding the government to account for its actions. In the light of the decreasing number of parliament sessions, critically comment. (250 Words) The Hindu

1) Examine the contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA) to India’s freedom struggle and the events that led to its reconciliation in the national mainstream.

Topic:   Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Examine the contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA) to India’s freedom struggle and the events that led to its reconciliation in the national mainstream. (250 Words) The Indian Express