SECURE SYNOPSIS: 25 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 into Editorial: Another tool of resolution Context: The Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 (FRDI Bill), introduced in the Lok Sabha in August, 2017, is under consideration of the Joint Committee of the Parliament. have given rise to concerns over protection for bank deposits in the proposed law The FRDI Bill provides for …
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All India Radio News Summary: 24 December 2017 Muslim Personal Law Board holding emergency meeting in Lucknow on Triple Talaq issue. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board is holding an emergency executive meeting in Lucknow to discuss the Centre’s proposed bill on Triple Talaq. The meeting is discussing the Proposed Muslim Women Protection of …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 25 December 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Context: Since the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) was set up 18 months ago, over 4,300 cases have been filed at its various benches for resolution process, according to the Reserve …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 25 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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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 24 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 into Editorial: A capital mistake Context: On 6 December 2017, United States President announced that the United States would officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. He also stated that a new building for the U.S. embassy would be built in Jerusalem. The decision was criticised by the majority of international leaders, including the European Union‘s foreign …
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All India Radio News Summary: 23 DECEMBER 2017 Government dismisses reports of closing down public sector banks; Says, reform road map for banks firmly on track. The government has said, there is no question of closure of any public sector bank. Dismissing rumours on the issue, Financial Services Secretary said, the government is strengthening these …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 25 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies 1) Policymakers now rely almost entirely on technology, technologists and technocratic views by economists for policymaking, thus offering a limited view of the problem …
Topic: role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 8) Is it right to use phrases such as ‘honour killing’, ‘gangarape’ and ‘love jihad’ more frequently to describe violent crimes against women? Justify. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 7) Urban transport investments have a limited understanding of the interrelationships between gender and transport. Discuss. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 6) A recalibration of the Indian position on Nepal needs to look beyond the conventional lenses of politics and security towards a deeper understanding of the Indo-Nepali relationship. Analyse. (250 Words) The Wire
Topic: functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 5) What does recent 2G ‘scam’ verdict by the special CBI court reveal about functioning of CAG? Critically comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) Without formal government bilateral talks, how can cultural and intellectual interactions help improve bilateral relationship meanwhile? What are the challenges these kinds of interactions face? Discuss critically. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 3) Why is there a tremendous stress on doctors at government hospitals? In your opinion, what measures should be taken to reduce this stress and also to attract young doctors to government hospitals? Examine. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Whatever might be the case, it cannot be denied that despite his immense contributions, history didn’t give ‘Mahamana’ Madan Mohan Malaviya the place that he deserved. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies 1) Policymakers now rely almost entirely on technology, technologists and technocratic views by economists for policymaking, thus offering a limited view of the problem and its solutions. With reference to tackling pollution in our cities, comment on the limitations of technology and need for non-technological interventions to curb …
