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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Hornbill Festival Context: Hornbill Festival was celebrated on the State Formation Day of Nagaland on December 1. The Hornbill Festival is the …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 02 DECEMBER 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 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. …
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 8) Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. Comment. (150 Words) General
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
Topic: Indian economy – growth 6) What do you understand by household expenditure? Examine India’s recent service sector-led growth from the perspective of household expenditure. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 5) Examine the factors that have shaped nuclear disarmament movement around the world and the challenges this movement poses to nuclear power states. (250 Words) EPW
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, …
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
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) How did the destruction of the Babri Masjid affect Indian society and polity? Critically examine. (250 Words) EPW
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
