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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 February 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 services …
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Insights into Editorial: Should India have simultaneous elections? Context: Free and fair elections are held for the continuity of good governance in democracy like India. A debate which has periodically taken place in this country is about holding simultaneous elections to the state legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister said to …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 03 FEBRUARY 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 …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 03 February 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Jallikattu Context: The Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution Bench to decide whether the people of Tamil Nadu can preserve jallikattu as their cultural heritage under Article 29 (1) of …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 03 February 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: World geography 1) Examine the impact of climate change on indigenous populations around the world. (250 Words) Down to Earth General Studies – 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings …
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 8) “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” Comment on this observation made by Martin Luther King Jr. (150 Words) General
Topic: Agriculture 7) It is argued that to make Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) really attractive for farmers, various serious measures need to be taken. In the light of the recent budget, discuss these measures. (250 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Environmental pollution 6) The Economic Survey 2018 finds that climate change is now hurting Indian agriculture and farmers considerably. In this regard critically examine how the latest union budget seeks to address environmental concerns raised by the Economic Survey 2018. (150 Words) Down to Earth
Topic: Energy 5) In the recent budget it was announced that the Central government will increase the ambit of the Ujjwala scheme from the existing five crore to eight crore beneficiaries. Critically evaluate the performance of the scheme and comment on the feasibility of the new target. (250 Words) DOWN to Earth Down to …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) Access issues are the cornerstone for equitable health systems worldwide. Analyse. (250 Words) The Wire
Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 3) Discuss the role played by NGOs and international institutions through their development initiatives in helping India address immediate problems following India’s partition. (250 Words) EPW
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) It is said that the India-U.S. civil nuclear agreement has become obsolete and there is a need for India to negotiate a new nuclear deal with the US. Considering new global realities, how should India revive this deal? Critically analyse. (250 …
Topic: World geography 1) Examine the impact of climate change on indigenous populations around the world. (250 Words) Down to Earth
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The Big Picture – ASEAN-INDIA Summit Leaders of ASEAN & India discussed ways to boost maritime security, connectivity and trade as the leaders of all 10 ASEAN leaders visited India on the eve its Republic Day Parade ceremony. PM Modi focussed on India’s vision of Rule based societies and Freedom of Navigation in the …
