SECURE SYNOPSIS: 07 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 February 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. Tools for ranking of startups Context: Three new tools for States and Union Territories for ranking of startups in the country …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 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 Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 February 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies 1) Efficient management of urban solid waste has positive implications for global warming. Examine. (250 Words) The Indian Express General Studies – 2 …
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 7) In your opinion, who should be held accountable for fake encounters and custodial deaths (in India)? Justify. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6) Blockchain is ranked close to the peak of the hype cycle of technologies with inflated expectations and bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies represent the mother of all bubbles. Comment. (250 Words) Livemint
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) What is inverted duty structure (IDS)? How has IDS affected manufacturing sector in India? Examine. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Functioning of the judiciary 4) The new roster for allocation of cases in the Supreme Court, with division of work among the judges according to various subject categories, is a move towards greater objectivity or fairness. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 3) The success of digital India and ease of doing business in India starts with ease of using government portals. Comment. (150 Words) Livemint
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 2) The unfolding crisis in Maldives draws attention to the perennial question about whether and when India should intervene in the internal politics of its neighbouring countries. Should India directly intervene and try to solve the Maldives crisis? Critically comment. (250 Words) The Indian Express The Indian Express
Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies 1) Efficient management of urban solid waste has positive implications for global warming. Examine. (250 Words) The Indian Express
