QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 04 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: A misleading hunger index Context: Per capita food production in India has increased by 26% (2004-05 to 2013-14), while it has doubled in the last 50 years. While this kind of growth rate in food production is expected to reduce hunger significantly over time, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) prepared by the …
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AIR spotlight summary: Global Entrepreneurship Summit Context: Global Entrepreneurship Summit recently held in Hyderabad. It is an important step in deepening the ties between India and US. New US ambassador to India said, security relations between the two countries will reinforce each other to make this kind of interaction more meaningful. Many leading entrepreneurs …
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All India Radio News Summary: 03 DECEMBER 2017 First phase of Chabahar port in Iran opens creating a new strategic transit route between Iran, India and Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan. The first phase of the Chabahar port in Iran was inaugurated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Minister of State for Shipping represented India at the inauguration …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 04 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Green habitat Context: The Kerala government is considering promoting a ‘green habitat’ concept giving thrust to eco-friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. The objective of the concept is …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 03 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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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 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: 04 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: World geography 1) Why does the Bay of Bengal witness more cyclones than the Arabian Sea? Why the recent occurrence of cyclone Ockhi is termed strange and unusual? Examine. (250 Words) …
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 10) Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws. Comment. (150 Words) General
Topic: Infrastructure; Inclusive growth; S&T 9) “Telecom data holds the power to resolve issues—from preventing the spread of dengue to driving financial inclusion.” Discuss. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 8) In the light of the dizzying increase witnessed in the value of cryptocurrencies, critically examine various issues associated with its acceptance as medium of currency to exchange goods and services. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 7) Discuss the possible geographical, environmental and national security implications for India of diverting the river Yarlung Tsangpo by China. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 6) The National Crime Records Bureau data for 2016 on two important aspects, violent crime and crime against women, should prompt State governments to make a serious study of the underlying causes. Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 5) In 1992, the United Nations announced that December 3 would be observed every year as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Comment on the advances made in legislation on disability over the years. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) What were the principles proclaimed at the Alma Ata declaration on “Health for All” in 1978? It is said that these principles are very much relevant to India today. Examine why. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) What were the objectives of the New Delhi Declaration signed between India and Iran? Have they been realised? Critically examine. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Gandhiji declared himself that he was a sanatan Hindu, yet he was castigated as working against hinduism. Discuss critically Gandhiji’s views on hinduism and religion in general. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: World geography 1) Why does the Bay of Bengal witness more cyclones than the Arabian Sea? Why the recent occurrence of cyclone Ockhi is termed strange and unusual? Examine. (250 Words) The Indian Express
