Insights Daily Debates: Issues that Matter – 11 (The Second Cold War is more Dangerous than the Previous one in its Intensity and likely Consequences thanks to Information Warfare and Technological Advancements)

      . Insights Daily Debates Issues that Matter – 11 ARCHIVES What’s this Initiative? Click Here   The Second Cold War is more Dangerous than the Previous one in its Intensity and likely Consequences thanks to Information Warfare and Technological Advancements Reference Wikipedia What is Cold War II? How can world defuse it? …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 26 February 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 26 February 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Highway liquor ban Context: The Supreme Court has given the State governments the discretion to decide, on facts, whether areas covered by local self-governing bodies …

All India Radio News Summary : 25 FEBRUARY 2018

All India Radio News Summary : 25 FEBRUARY 2018 UNSC has unanimously demanded a 30-day ceasefire in Syria with the backing of Russia With Russia’s backing, the United Nations Security Council has unanimously demanded a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations. The resolution, demanding the ceasefire without delay, …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 25 February 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 25 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] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 February 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 February 2018 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  LIST of TOPICS (Static) General Studies – 1   Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to …

7) The virtuous man contents himself with dreaming that which the wicked man does in actual life. Comment.

Topic:  Human Values 7) The virtuous man contents himself with dreaming that which the wicked man does in actual life. Comment. (150 Words) Quote Based Question Why this question? Quote based questions are important.   Key demand of the question: It’s a quote by Sigmund Freud. You may agree or disagree with the statement. Based on …

6) Analyse the benefits and risks of emerging breakthroughs in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field for India.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, 6) Analyse the benefits and risks of emerging breakthroughs in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field for India. (250 Words) IDSA Why this question? Earlier you have studied various dimensions of AI. Add to this the new dimension of its utility for India.  It’s an important question …

5) In the light of the objectives and design of the newly announced Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme (PMRF), critically analyse if PMRF would be successful in improving quality of research in the frontier areas of S&T and also stop India’s brain drain.

Topic:   Achievements of Indians in science & technology;  5) In the light of the objectives and design of the newly announced Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme (PMRF), critically analyse if PMRF would be successful in improving quality of research in the frontier areas of S&T and also stop India’s brain drain. (250 Words) The Wire Why this …

4) The UK National Health Service (NHS) has been described as single greatest experiment in social service that the world has ever seen undertaken. However, lately NHS is facing certain challenges. Examine these challenges and the lessons it offers to India’s move towards universal healthcare.

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 4) The UK National Health Service (NHS) has been described as single greatest experiment in social service that the world has ever seen undertaken. However, lately NHS is facing certain challenges. Examine these challenges and the lessons it offers to India’s move …

3) Discuss the policy options that India should pursue to improve women’s health in India.

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 policy options that India should pursue to improve women’s health in India. (250 Words) PRS Why this question? …

2) Tibetan refugees in India are considered the ‘most successful’ refugee community in the world. Despite this appreciation, Tibetan refugees face numerous challenges in India, especially with respect to acquiring India’s citizenship. Examine these challenges and suggest what Indian government should do to address grievances of the Tibetan community in India

Topic:   India and its neighborhood- relations; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 2) Tibetan refugees in India are considered the ‘most successful’ refugee community in the world. Despite this appreciation, Tibetan refugees face numerous challenges in India, especially with respect to acquiring India’s citizenship. …

1) The inclusive, humane nature of Bhakti and Sufi traditions not only threaten communalism, they can also unite humanity in India and Pakistan. Discuss critically.

Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) The inclusive, humane nature of Bhakti and Sufi traditions not only threaten communalism, they can also unite humanity in India and Pakistan. Discuss critically. (250 Words) The Hindu DAWN Why this question? It’s in the list …

All India Radio News Summary : 24 FEBRUARY 2018

All India Radio News Summary : 24 FEBRUARY 2018 BioAsia-2018 in Hyderabad The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a mega campaign for promoting products closely associated with their geographical origin. The campaign aims at promoting local artisans and manufacturers. The campaign has been started to give geographical indications for each of certain products which …