SECURE SYNOPSIS: 27 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 – 27 DECEMBER 2017 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Clarifications: Q3 (https://www.insightsonindia.com/2017/12/26/quiz-2017-insights-current-affairs-quiz-26-december-2017/): Regarding Statement 1, whose explanation is provided in the solution – we have copy-pasted this line from the MEA website, whose link has been provided. Q4 (https://www.insightsonindia.com/2017/12/26/quiz-2017-insights-current-affairs-quiz-26-december-2017/): Regarding the WTO General …
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Insights into Editorial: Countering growing inequality Context: Income inequality in India has reached historically high levels with the share of national income accruing to India’s top 1 per cent earners touching 22 per cent in 2014, while the share of the top 10 per cent was around 56 per cent, according to the World Inequality …
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All India Radio News Summary: 26 DECEMBER 2017 UP government has launched a free household power connection scheme ‘Prakash hai to vikas hai’ The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a free household power connection scheme ‘Prakash hai to vikas hai’ for the poor in the state. Initially two villages Lohban and Gausana of Mathura district …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 December 2017 Paper 1: Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. ‘Prasad’ scheme Context: The parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture has referred to the tourism ministry’s flagship Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (Prasad) scheme as one whose conceptualisation is “radically wrong” and which …
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UPDATE: Reminder for Insights Interview Guidance Program – 2018 Dear Aspirants, This is a reminder call for Interview Guidance Program 2018 to be held tomorrow i.e 28/12/2017 at 3 pm in our Insights IAS OGP Centre. Please come to the centre at 1.30 pm and register by filling a form. No Fees. Please Bring Two copies of …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Inequality in China today is considerably lower than in India. Drawing from Chinese experience, how can India reduce inequality? Examine. (250 Words) The Hindu General …
Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 7) Examine the moral and rights dimensions of the proposed FRDI Bill. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Conservation 6) The Ministry of Environment and Forests has approved a 10-year research project that will attempt to develop an immunocontraceptive to bring down the populations of Asian elephants, Nilgais, wild pigs and rhesus macaques. Discuss the challenges that India faces in controlling ‘problem animals’ and the issues involved in controlling such animals. (250 …
Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5) In 2005, India made some remarkable amendments to the Indian Patents Act of 1970. What were these amendments? What’s their significance today? Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Do you think diplomacy is the only and final solution to resolve North Korea crisis? Justify. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Do you think linking of Aadhaar with most of the schemes would inevitably end up infringing rights of citizens? Critically comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 2) Why is the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 passed by the parliament is hailed as a landmark legislation? Examine. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Inequality in China today is considerably lower than in India. Drawing from Chinese experience, how can India reduce inequality? Examine. (250 Words) The Hindu
