Insights into Editorial: The map of rural deprivation Context: With the Union Budget to be presented on February 1, it is vital for addressing rural distress through significantly higher allocations. The Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) informed us that ‘landlessness and dependence on manual casual labour for a livelihood are key deprivations facing …
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All India Radio News Summary: 10 JANUARY 2018 Prime Minister interacts with leading economists and sectoral experts Prime Minister interacted with leading economists and the experts across sectors from all over the country at NITI Aayog. The select group of economists and sector experts have been invited by NITI Aayog for the deliberations with the …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 11 JANUARY 2018 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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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 10 JANUARY 2018 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 Daily Current Affairs, 11 January 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. National Youth Festival Context: National Youth Festival is being celebrated on 12th January, that is, on the occasion of birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, …
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AIR Spotlight Summary on “E-Sansad & E-Vidhaan” Introduction The 18thAll India Whips’ Conference rolled out e-Sansad and e-Vidhan in Parliament and State Legislatures to digitize and make their functioning paperless. The crucial issue of Efficient Functioning of Legislatures was deliberated by the Whips of Parliament and Legislatures and the Ministers of Parliamentary Affairs of various States …
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Insights into Editorial: Avoiding roadkill Context: An adult male tiger T2 from Bor Tiger Reserve falls prey to the killer highway NH-6 (Nagpur-Amravati Highway stretch) that cuts the vital corridor between Bor and Melghat Tiger Reserves in Maharashtra. It is a reminder that building unsuitable roads through wildlife habitats has a terrible cost. It has …
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Insights IAS Interview Guidance Program – 2018 Debates, Mocks by Senior IAS/IPS/IRS Officer, Discussions and Brainstorming Sessions Insights is conducting intensive Interview Guidance Program for candidates who have cleared UPSC civil services Mains – 2017. The program aims to bring out the best in you and prepare you well for personality test. Participation …
[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 11 January 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) According to the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) the landlessness and dependence on manual casual labour for a livelihood are key deprivations facing rural families …
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Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 8) Adultery or divorce should have only civil consequences and not be treated as criminal act. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Basics of cyber security; 7) Recently, a new sweeping two-tier security system for the Aadhaar programme was announced by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Discuss the features of new security system for Aadhaar. (150 Words) The Wire
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; 6) Discuss the significance and contemporary relevance of Nobel Laureate Har Gobind Khorana’s contributions to biology. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Employment 5) Government of India should create human capital by empowering youth through skilling and quality education to avert anti-reservations sentiment that’s spreading across country. Analyse. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 4) Some argue that there is a link between caste and corruption implying that lower caste politicians and bureaucrats tend to be more corrupt. Do you agree? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Wire
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) The National Medical Commission Bill has to be fine-tuned, especially in planning for rural health care. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) For the past two years, India’s project to develop military infrastructure on Seychelles’ northern island of Assumption has failed to take off. Examine significance of this project and reasons for its delay in taking off. (250 Words) The Wire
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) According to the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) the landlessness and dependence on manual casual labour for a livelihood are key deprivations facing rural families in India today. In the light of this observation and latest trends in construction jobs, discuss the measures that are needed to address rural …
Insights into Editorial: Dark clouds across Asia Context: In 2017, Washington put “America First” and Pyongyang rattled the nerves of the entire globe with its relentless missile and nuclear tests. Beijing steadily pursued its new-age resurrection of the Silk Road across Asia, by land and by sea, and anointed its mastermind, Xi Jinping, as …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 10 JANUARY 2018 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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