SECURE SYNOPSIS: 17 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, 20 February 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. More than 40 Indian languages will soon be extinct Context: As per the Census Directorate, 42 Indian languages are said to be endangered. Due to …
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. Insights Daily Debates Issues that Matter – 7 ARCHIVES What’s this Initiative? Click Here Water should be Moved to Concurrent List Reference Will moving water into concurrent list solve water woes of India? Should water be officially declared as NATIONAL resource and give the centre more say in its utilisation …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 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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UPSC Interview Preparation: Tips by Topper, Dhyanachandra Rank 47, CSE-2016 Finally interviews have started. There would definitely be lot of commotion in any serious aspirants mind. Also there would be lot of confusion about how to go about for next few days . Here are few things which you have to follow to get …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 20 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 Static Quiz -2, 2018
[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 February 2018 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? LIST of TOPICS (Static) General Studies – 1 Topic: Art and culture; Role of women 1) Do you agree that taking cue from Shaktism, the idea of shakti can be used …
Topic: Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption 8) Discuss the solutions to address corruption problem in public-sector banking system. (150 Words) The Indian Express Why this question? Corruption is unique to each institution and requires unique solution to eradicate it. Rooting out corruption is public sector banks has been a …
Topic: Conservation 7) The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act (CAF Act), 2016 has raised serious concerns about the human and environmental costs of compensatory afforestation (CA). In the light of these concerns, discuss the role of local communities and gram sabhas in ecological restoration. (250 Words) Livemint Livemint Reference Why this question? This is second time we are …
Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies 6) Discuss the merits, challenges and future prospects of direct benefit transfer (DBT) in fertilizers. Should fertilisers subsidy be directly transferred to the farmer’s bank account? Examine why. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? It’s in the news due to Economic Survey’s observation that as there is …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways 5) It is argued that more than a manufacturing-centric EV policy, India needs a set of ecosystem-level EV policies. What do you understand by this? In the light of present EV policy that’s being mooted by the government, discuss the statement. (250 Words) Livemint Why this question? Indian government …
Topic: Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security 4) Critically comment on the functioning of the existing TPDS mechanism and the role played by the centre and states. Also discuss challenges in the effective implementation of TPDS and alternatives to reform the existing machinery. (250 Words) PRS India Why …
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 3) Addressing the plight of refugees is one of the greatest challenges currently facing the international community. Examine the notable multilateral agreements and unilateral policies previously made in this regard and comment …
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 2) Through its oversight function, Parliament holds the government accountable and ensures that policies are efficient and in keeping with the needs of citizens. What mechanisms are available to the Parliament to conduct oversight of the …
Topic: Art and culture; Role of women 1) Do you agree that taking cue from Shaktism, the idea of shakti can be used to empower Indian women to resist patriarchy? Critically comment. (250 Words) Reference Reference Why this question? This question tries to test both concept and your ability to link it with contemporary issue. You may not expect this question …
