INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 10
INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test –10 ARCHIVES Detailed Revision Timetable Wish you all the best!
Month: March 2018
Insights Static Quiz -33, 2018 – General Science
Insights Static Quiz -33, 2018 General Science ARCHIVES
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 31 March 2018
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 31 March 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. E-way bill Context: As the country prepares for the nationwide mandatory rollout of the e-way bill system for inter-state movement of goods from April 1 under the goods and …
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All India Radio News Summary: 30 MARCH 2018
All India Radio News Summary: 30 MARCH 2018 India and Pakistan agree to resolve issues related to treatment of diplomats in line with 1992 Code of Conduct. India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve matters related to the treatment of diplomats and diplomatic premises. India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve the matters in …
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PRELIMS BOOSTERS – 2018: Nilgiri Tahr and International Energy Agency (IEA)
. Insights IAS Prelims Boosters – 2018 ARCHIVES Nilgiri Tahr & International Energy Agency (IEA) Nilgiri Tahr Endangered — IUCN Habitat : Open montane grassland habitat of the South Western Ghats montane rain forests ecoregion. Endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India (ex: Anamalai Hills, Palni Hills) State animal of Tamil Nadu …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 March 2018
[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 March 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) REVISION TIMETABLE FOR PRELIMS – 2018 Revision Tests Henceforth, we will cover MORE issues in Secure, and provide explanations/directions/hints to …
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7) How is social media impacting values such as democracy? Comment
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics 7) How is social media impacting values such as democracy? Comment (150 Words) The Hindu
6) The current Smart Cities Mission needs to be linked to India’s villages, that too smart villages. Analyse
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6) The current Smart Cities Mission needs to be linked to India’s villages, that too smart villages. Analyse (250 Words) EPW
5) The recent verdict of the Gauhati High Court has reiterated the need to ascertain the constitutional validity for preventive detention, irrespective of the circumstances and pretexts of the detention. Briefly discuss the issues that the High Court has highlighted.
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 5) The recent verdict of the Gauhati High Court has reiterated the need to ascertain the constitutional validity for preventive detention, irrespective of the circumstances and pretexts of the detention. Briefly discuss the issues that the High Court has highlighted. (250 Words) …
4) Examine the impact of climate change on desertification.
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 4) Examine the impact of climate change on desertification. (250 Words) Down to Earth
3) Recent studies prove that urban climate has been significantly modified by rapid urbanisation. Examine how this process is taking place with what consequences.
Topic: Urbanisation 3) Recent studies prove that urban climate has been significantly modified by rapid urbanisation. Examine how this process is taking place with what consequences. (250 Words) Down to Earth
2) What is heat wave? Why is India experiencing more heat waves? Also examine what strategy is being followed by states to address the consequences of heat waves.
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 2) What is heat wave? Why is India experiencing more heat waves? Also examine what strategy is being followed by states to address the consequences of heat waves. (250 Words) Down to Earth Down …
1) The National Family Health Survey data indicates that the index of intensity of son preference, a crude measure based on attitude, has declined—so has the measure based on behaviour. Examine the causes of this decline.
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Population and associated issues 1) The National Family Health Survey data indicates that the index of intensity of son preference, a crude measure based on attitude, has declined—so has the measure based on behaviour. Examine the causes of this decline. (250 Words) EPW
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 31 MARCH 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 31 MARCH 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 SECURE SYNOPSIS: 28 MARCH 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 28 MARCH 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 into Editorial: Awash in water crises
Insights into Editorial: Awash in water crises Context: Recently released United Nations World Water Development Report, 2018 stressed upon Nature based solutions to address many of the world’s water challenges. These solutions are also aligned with the aims of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Report also says that Business-as-usual approaches to water security are …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 March 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 March 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 preliminary …
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SOLUTIONS – INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 9
SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 9 1) Consider the following statements in respect of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA): It ensures expeditious and transparent utilization of compensatory levies realized in lieu of forest land diverted for non-forest purpose. The Funds will be primarily spent on afforestation to …
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INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 9 (Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change & General Science))
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Insights Static Quiz -32, 2018 – General Science
Insights Static Quiz -32, 2018 General Science ARCHIVES
