SECURE SYNOPSIS: 16 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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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 16 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 16 December 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Medical Council of India Context: The Union Cabinet has cleared the National Medical Commission Bill, which does away with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and replaces it with a regulator that will do away with “heavy …
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All India Radio News Summary: 15 DECEMBER 2017 NGT imposes complete ban on certain plastic items in towns located along Ganga river including Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a complete ban on use; sale, purchase and storage of plastic items such as carry bags, plates and spoons along the …
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Insights into Editorial: Looking for balance in power Context: A month after India was part of the ‘Quad’ discussion on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Manila involving Japan, Australia and the U.S., New Delhi hosted foreign ministers of Russia and China this week. The meeting is also the first ministerial meeting of …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; population and associated issues 1) India is in the midst of an epidemiological transition, whereby poverty-linked infectious, maternal and nutritional diseases exist in conjunction with non-communicable …
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 10) “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Comment. (150 Words) General
Topic: Environmental pollution 9) Recycling is the only option to handle plastic waste at present. Examine the different ways through which plastic waste can be used to clean environment. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Employment; Industrial policies 8) Examine the causes of rising inequality and unemployment in the manufacturing sector post economic reforms. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 7) A petition by tribal organisations says the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act violates constitutional rights and affects livelihoods of crores of adivasis and forest dwellers. Examine why. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 6) Examine the problems faced by tribal education programmes, especially ashram schools and suggest measures to improve these education programmes. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Civil society – development; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 5) Examine why civil society organisations are unhappy with the recent WTO ministerial declaration on agriculture. (250 Words) Down to Earth EPW
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) Discuss the significance and importance of the Utkrisht Impact Bond that was recently introduced in Rajasthan. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Poverty and hunger 3) Examine the impact of pollution and poverty on juvenile delinquency. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Resources 2) Critically comment on the recommendations of the Mihir Shah Committee report on institutional restructuring in the water sector. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; population and associated issues 1) India is in the midst of an epidemiological transition, whereby poverty-linked infectious, maternal and nutritional diseases exist in conjunction with non-communicable chronic illnesses. Analyse the causes and trends in spread of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors. (250 Words) EPW
