UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: English Literature Optional Question Paper
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 December 2017
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 December 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. IIM Bill Context: Parliament has unanimously passed the IIM Bill, 2017 that grants the Indian Institutes of Management the power to grant degrees instead …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 20 DECEMBER 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 20 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 SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 DECEMBER 2017
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 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: 20 December 2017
[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1) It is said that not only revolutionaries, even contribution of their mothers …
9) From public service point of view, discuss the significance of the Sakala scheme of Karnataka.
Topic: Quality of service delivery, 9) From public service point of view, discuss the significance of the Sakala scheme of Karnataka. (150 Words) The Hindu
8) What is Long Short-Term Memory in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Will AI rule humans? Examine.
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, 8) What is Long Short-Term Memory in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Will AI rule humans? Examine. (250 Words) The Hindu
7) Examine the purpose and utility of the introduction of the e-way bill system under the GST regime.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 7) Examine the purpose and utility of the introduction of the e-way bill system under the GST regime. (150 Words) The Hindu
6) Increasingly, India is being seen as a pioneer in digital technologies. This rapid pace of transformation has raised larger questions around inclusion, data protection and privacy. Discuss these larger questions and their solutions.
Topic: Basics of cyber security; 6) Increasingly, India is being seen as a pioneer in digital technologies. This rapid pace of transformation has raised larger questions around inclusion, data protection and privacy. Discuss these larger questions and their solutions. (250 Words) The Indian Express
5) Five years after a gangrape in Delhi sparked widespread protests on the issue of sexual assault, stringent laws have not proved to be a deterrent, or created safe spaces for women. Critically comment.
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 5) Five years after a gangrape in Delhi sparked widespread protests on the issue of sexual assault, stringent laws have not proved to be a deterrent, or created safe spaces for women. Critically comment. (250 Words) The Indian Express
4) The WTO has made limited progress over the past two decades on various issues of significance. Do you think WTO as an institution is in decline? Critically comment.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) The WTO has made limited progress over the past two decades on various issues of significance. Do you think WTO as an institution is in decline? Critically comment. (150 Words) Livemint
3) Critically evaluate ASEAN’s contribution to regional peace and security.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Critically evaluate ASEAN’s contribution to regional peace and security. (250 Words) The Wire
2) Recently the Karnataka high court quashed the rule mandating 85% pictorial warning on the packaging of tobacco products. Are graphic pictorial health warnings effective strategy to create awareness? Also examine the issues this high court order brings forth regarding fight against tobacco products.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 2) Recently the Karnataka high court quashed the rule mandating 85% pictorial warning on the packaging of tobacco products. Are graphic pictorial health warnings effective strategy to create awareness? Also examine the issues this high court order brings forth regarding fight against tobacco …
1) It is said that not only revolutionaries, even contribution of their mothers who fought hard for India’s independence is forgotten by historians. Examine contribution of such heroic women who helped revolutionary cause during struggle for independence.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1) It is said that not only revolutionaries, even contribution of their mothers who fought hard for India’s independence is forgotten by historians. Examine contribution of such heroic women who helped revolutionary cause during struggle for independence. (250 …
