QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 12 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 MINDMAPS: “Crime in India-2016” and “Disability Rights”. Crime in India-2016 Disability Rights Crime in India-2016 Disability Rights
Insights into Editorial: Powering rural healthcare Context: Around 38 million Indians rely on health facilities without electricity. Without access to regular power supply, numerous life-saving interventions cannot be undertaken. A study, ‘Powering Primary Healthcare through Solar in India: Lessons from Chhattisgarh’, highlights the role of solar energy in bridging the gaps in electricity access in …
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All India Radio News Summary: 11 DECEMBER 2017 Indian economy likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019, says a UN report. A UN report has said, Indian economy is likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018. It will go up further to 7.4 per cent …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 12 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 Daily Current Affairs, 12 December 2017 GS Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. “Safe City Surveillance” scheme Context: Bihar state government has approved a “Safe City Surveillance” scheme aimed at putting a check on eve-teasing and other crimes against women at public places across the state. About …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Chabahar Port” and “Cyclone Ockhi”. Chabahar Port Cyclone Ockhi Chabahar Port Cyclone Ockhi
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 11 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: Getting back on track Context: The national income numbers for the second quarter of 2017-18 released by CSO (Central Statistics Office) has come as a relief. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown at 6.3% year-on-year compared to 5.7% in the first quarter but still lower than 7.5% a year ago. The …
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All India Radio News Summary: 10 DECEMBER 2017 Centre will soon issue universal ID cards to persons with disabilities which will be valid throughout India The Centre will soon issue universal ID cards to persons with disabilities which will be valid throughout India. At present, an identity card issued by a state is not considered …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Social empowerment; Population issues 1) Is the demand for inclusion among the OBCs by Patels and other powerful backward communities justified? Critically examine. (150 Words) The Hindu General …
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 8) The recent incident of cancelling Max Hospital’s license is commendable in spirit but bad in law. Comment. (150 Words) The Wire
Topic: Awareness in biotechnology 7) What is DNA fingerprinting? What are the steps involved in it? Examine how this technology has become so crucial in establishing both culpability and innocence. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Environmental pollution 6) Do you think taxing carbon would curb pollution in India? Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5) Chinese involvement in peacekeeping, along with its higher funding contributions will put Beijing in the driver’s seat in formulating peacekeeping mandates, thereby affecting India in more ways than one. …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) It is found that providing solar-powered systems across primary health centres can improve health outcomes. Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) India’s admittance into the Wassenaar Arrangement as its 42nd participating member is a big step forward in its quest for formal acceptance as a responsible nuclear power. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and hunger 2) Critically examine the arguments made in favour and against the findings of recent Global Hunger Index (GHI), especially with respect to India’s ranking. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Social empowerment; Population issues 1) Is the demand for inclusion among the OBCs by Patels and other powerful backward communities justified? Critically examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
