SECURE SYNOPSIS: 26 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: Power of the collective Introduction: Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence (IPV) as it is sometimes called, is a worldwide problem. Intimate partner violence is referred as a threatened physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse of a woman by their intimate partner. Domestic violence in India includes any form of violence suffered …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 26 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: Seeing through a glass darkly Context: Much has changed since November 26, 2008 terror attacks on multiple targets in Mumbai and terror has evolved into an even more dangerous phenomenon. Recent variants represent a paradigmatic change in the practice of violence. To deal with the terror threat, there must be far …
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All India Radio News Summary: 25 DECEMBER 2017 Kulbhushan Jadhav’s wife and mother met him in Pakistan. The wife and mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav visited Pakistan to meet him. The meeting took place at the Pakistan Foreign Ministry in Islamabad. Pakistan had issued visa to the wife and mother of Kulbhushan Yadav on 20th of this …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 26 December 2017 Paper 2: Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy. Good Governance Day 2017 Context: Good Governance Day is observed annually on December 25th, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Good Governance Day was established in 2014 to honor Mr Vajpayee …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 26 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment; Population and associated issues 1) The international recognition of caste-based discrimination as a form of racial discrimination may have some tangible effect on …
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration 8) It is common to see certain blind practices being followed by politicians and even administrators in India. Examine how does blind faith among public servants affect governance. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 7) A permanent solution to naxalism lies in reversing the alienation of tribals. Analyse. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure 6) Urban growth should address needs of children from poorer sections of society. Analyse. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 5) Analyse the progress made by state governments in expanding digital governance through various e-governance initiatives. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 4) Discuss the potential of large-scale groups of women, such as self-help groups (SHGs) in strengthening of women’s civil rights and addressing crimes against women. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) India’s vote at the UN is in line with its leading power ambitions, and not just a legacy of nonalignment. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Why is trade multilateralism in a state of crisis? Has multilateralism lost its utility and relevance? Critically examine. (250 Words) The Wire The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment; Population and associated issues 1) The international recognition of caste-based discrimination as a form of racial discrimination may have some tangible effect on the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India. Comment. (250 Words) The Wire
