QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 02 DECEMBER 2017

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 02 DECEMBER 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 services …

Insights into Editorial: Crypto currencies here to stay

Insights into Editorial: Crypto currencies here to stay Context: Today crypto currencies have become a global phenomenon known to most people. While still somehow geeky and not understood by most people, banks, governments and many companies are aware of its importance. Bitcoins were in news recently after a massive global ransom ware attack ‘WannaCry’ hit …

AIR spotlight summary: Balance between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

AIR spotlight summary: Balance between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary   Context: PM has stressed the need to ensure the balance between judiciary, legislature and executive. He underlines the need of three organs to work together and fulfil the aspirations of the people. Speaking at the valedictory session of the National Law day, PM said maintaining …

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 December 2017

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1     Topic:   Role of women; Resources 1) It is said that the larger questions of water rights of women, both in terms of access and control over decision-making, remain unaddressed in India. …

7) India must establish a concrete cybersecurity strategy that takes into account the views of central government departments, universities, industries, international allies and partners, and state and local governments. Discuss

Topic: Basics of cybersecurity 7) India must establish a concrete cybersecurity strategy that takes into account the views of central government departments, universities, industries, international allies and partners, and state and local governments. Discuss. (250 Words) EPW

4) In the last two decades, there has been rapid commercialisation of medical services which has led to cut-throat competition among doctors to attract patients for higher revenue generation. What do is cut practice in medical field? Examine the aspects of cut practice, such as its prevalence, trends and the ways to stop it.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,  4) In the last two decades, there has been rapid commercialisation of medical services which has led to cut-throat competition among doctors to attract patients for higher revenue generation. What do is cut practice in medical field? Examine the aspects of cut practice, …

3) The latest constitutional amendment to the Goods and Services Tax allows the GST Council to establish a dispute resolution mechanism that overlaps with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Examine the implications of this amendment.

Topic:   Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 3) The latest constitutional amendment to the Goods and Services Tax allows the GST Council to establish a dispute resolution mechanism that overlaps with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Examine the implications of this amendment. (150 Words) EPW

1) It is said that the larger questions of water rights of women, both in terms of access and control over decision-making, remain unaddressed in India. Examine why. Also discuss why is it important to involve them in issues around water.

Topic:   Role of women; Resources 1) It is said that the larger questions of water rights of women, both in terms of access and control over decision-making, remain unaddressed in India. Examine why. Also discuss why is it important to involve them in issues around water. (250 Words) EPW