Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 February 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 February 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Pelican festival Context: ‘Pelican Bird Festival-2018’ was recently organized at Kolleru lake. It was jointly organised by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) and Krishna …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 February 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 February 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 February 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1   Topic:  Population and associated issues, 1) Should India open its doors to inflow of refugees from other countries? In the light of existing refugee policy, critically comment. (250 Words) The Hindu …

5) India is now a member of three of the four international export control groups. What does its membership of the Wassenaar Arrangement mean and why does it matter? Examine.

Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  5) India is now a member of three of the four international export control groups. What does its membership of the Wassenaar Arrangement mean and why does it matter? Examine. (250 Words) Livemint

4) It is said that a large-scale vocational education system on the lines of the “dual” German model — classroom instruction plus apprentice training — would help raise the productivity of both individuals and the economy. In the light of recent studies on state of affairs in the Indian education sector, discuss the merits and demerits of adopting the ‘dual’ German model for India’s children.

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education 4) It is said that a large-scale vocational education system on the lines of the “dual” German model — classroom instruction plus apprentice training — would help raise the productivity of both individuals and the economy. In the light of recent studies on …

3) Discuss the features and prospects of recent policies meant to provide better social and economic security to India’s growing population of senior citizens.

Topic:   Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.  3) Discuss the features and prospects of recent policies meant to provide better social and economic security to India’s growing …