Insights into Editorial: India remains in the best position to help us

Insights into Editorial: India remains in the best position to help us   Context: The Maldives remains in crisis after President Abdulla Yameen imposed emergency on February 5, following the Supreme Court overturning the imprisonment of his political rivals. Background: The series of events Maldives government has declared state of emergency in wake of the …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 March 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 March 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 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) General Studies – 1   Topic:  Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of …

6) Although the Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014 was passed by the Lok Sabha, it is not yet operationalised. Analyse the importance of having a strong Whistleblowers Protection Act. Also comment a how does strong Whistleblowers Protection Act compliment right to information act.

Topic:  Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information; Challenges of corruption 6) Although the Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014 was passed by the Lok Sabha, it is not yet operationalised. Analyse the importance of having a strong Whistleblowers Protection Act. Also comment a how does strong Whistleblowers Protection Act compliment right to information act. (150 Words) EPW …

5) A recent study has raised serious concerns over the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in farm animals. Examine why rampant usage of antibiotics continues unabated in farm industry and what are its health and other risks to humans.

Topic:  Economics of animal rearing 5) A recent study has raised serious concerns over the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in farm animals. Examine why rampant usage of antibiotics continues unabated in farm industry and what are its health and other risks to humans. (250 Words) Down to Earth   Why this question? This issue is …

4) What is genetic discrimination? It’s  said that India needs a law against genetic discrimination. Examine why India needs such a law and in what form.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.  4) What is genetic discrimination? It’s  said that India needs a law against genetic discrimination. Examine why India needs such a law and in what form. (250 Words) The Hindu Reference …

 3) The Mughal style evolved as a result of a happy synthesis of the indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. It is primarily aristocratic and secular. Discuss.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   3) The Mughal style evolved as a result of a happy synthesis of the indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. It is primarily aristocratic and secular. Discuss. (250 Words) CCRT Why …

2) Adivasis cannot be equal citizens until they are considered holistically as a part of cultural and ecospheres with unique customs and practices, and not just as welfare recipients receiving doles. Critically comment why discrimination and atrocities against Adivasis in India continues unabated, even in states that are educationally advanced.

Topic:  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India;  Social empowerment 2) Adivasis cannot be equal citizens until they are considered holistically as a part of cultural and ecospheres with unique customs and practices, and not just as welfare recipients receiving doles. Critically comment why discrimination and atrocities against Adivasis in India continues unabated, even in …

1) Why is diamond industry in India mainly located in Gujarat and Mumbai? In the light of recent events, examine why this industry is facing crisis and what are its consequences.

Topic:  Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 1) Why is diamond industry in India mainly located in Gujarat and Mumbai? In the light of recent events, examine why this industry is facing crisis and what are its consequences. (250 Words) Frontline ET …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 March 2018

  Insights Daily Current Affairs, 02 March 2018   GS Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   National Financial Reporting Authority   Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). The decision aims at establishment of NFRA as an independent regulator for the auditing …