QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 25 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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Insights into Editorial: The arc to Southeast Asia Context: This week India will host heads of state or government of all 10 nations (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the Republic Day celebrations in a dramatic declaration of intent by …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Banking Reforms”. Introduction The government announced the major banking reforms process, linking Rs 88,000 crore of capital infusion in ailing public sector banks. The strategy is to provide a lifeline to banks struggling under the legacy of bad loans so that they can once again resume commercial lending and revive …
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All India Radio News Summary : 24 JANUARY 2018 Prime Minister to hold bilateral talks with ASEAN leaders in New Delhi ahead of India-ASEAN Summit. Prime Minister holds bilateral meetings with leaders of three ASEAN nations – Vietnam, Philippines and Myanmar. The focus of the Summit will be on counter-terrorism, security and connectivity. The highest-level …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “PDS Reforms”. PDS Reforms “PDS Reforms”.
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 25 January 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Anganwadi Services Training Programme Context: The government has launched the Management Information System (MIS) portal for Anganwadi Services Training Programme. The Ministry …
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Insights into Editorial: Making our roads safe Context: The process of introducing legislation for road safety has been in the making for the past four years. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in 2017. If passed by the Rajya Sabha, it will be the first of its kind to extensively …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 25 January 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies 1) Are public transport policies in India consistent with good economics and the emerging concept of green mobility? Critically examine. (250 Words) The Hindu General Studies …
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Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 8) You are the Municipal Commissioner. A foreign celebrity, who happens to be the daughter of the US President, is on an unofficial trip to your city to participate in a women’s conference. The conference seeks to motivate women – poor or rich – across …
Topic: Conservation 7) Every year, thousands of sea turtles are accidentally captured, injured or killed sue to various reasons. Examine what conservation measures are needed to protect sea turtles in India. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 6) Examine the components of reforms and recapitalisation plan that the union government has unveiled for public sector banks (PSBs). Do you think recapitalisation will revive banking sector? Critically comment. (250 Words) The Hindu Livemint
Topic: Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention 5) Is it necessary for the state to access personal and biometric data to combat terrorism and crimes such as money-laundering? Critically examine. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Structure and Functioning of judiciary 4) The ideal of judicial primacy need not be equivalent to the demand of judicial exclusivity, which refers to the exclusive right of judges to be involved in the selection process. Comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3) The World Bank intends to revise the methodology it uses to calculate the ease of doing business index. Discuss the significance of this move and other issues associated with the ease of doing business index. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Security, connectivity, commerce and culture are the cornerstones of ASEAN-India relationship. Analyse. (250 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
