Insights Daily Debates: Issues that Matter – 20 (Active Euthanasia should be Permitted in India )

      . Insights Daily Debates Issues that Matter – 20 ARCHIVES What’s this Initiative? Click Here   Active Euthanasia should be Made Legal in India  The Hindu Wikipedia If passive euthanasia is permissible, why not active euthanasia? If other democratic countries can make euthanasia legal, why not India? What’s fundamentally wrong is making …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 March 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 March 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Women related issues.   Women Entrepreneurship Platform Context: NITI Aayog has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), on the occasion of International Women’s Day.   About the Women Entrepreneurship Platform: Aim: The initiative is aimed at building an ecosystem for women across India to …

All India Radio News Summary: 08 MARCH 2018

All India Radio News Summary: 08 MARCH 2018 International Women’s Day was celebrated to highlight the achievements of women. President gave away Nari Shakti Award to 29 women and nine institutions in recognition of their service towards women’s empowerment.  The President also met survivors of human trafficking at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He said, human trafficking is …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 March 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 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: 09 March 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 09 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:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to …

6) Once selected, you are going to handle very responsible post which involves huge money and power. In this regard, how are you preparing yourself to handle such a huge responsibility in future?

Topic:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration:     6) Once selected, you are going to handle very responsible post which involves huge money and power. In this regard, how are you preparing yourself to handle such a huge responsibility in future?(150 Words) ETHICS – Values Why this question? This question is similar to a …

5) Today, why is it important for India to formulate an effective policy to secure its interests in space. Also analyse what components should be there in its space security policy.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Security challenges and their management in border areas;  5) Today, why is it important for India to formulate an effective policy to secure its interests in space. Also analyse what components should be there in its space security policy. (250 Words) IDSA   Why …

4) Discuss the potential applications of India’s earth observation satellites in its counter-terrorism operations.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Security challenges and their management in border areas;  4) Discuss the potential applications of India’s earth observation satellites in its counter-terrorism operations. (250 Words) IDSA   Why this question? This questions inter-links two topics in GS-3 syllabus(Space Tech and Counter-terrorism). Important for Mains.   Key …

3) Plugging gaps in justice system, not death penalty, can curb child sexual abuse,. In the light of recent move by Haryana and Rajasthan in introducing the death penalty for rape of a child below the age of 12 years, analyse the statement.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) Plugging gaps in justice system, not death penalty, can curb child sexual abuse,. In the light of recent move by Haryana and Rajasthan in introducing the death penalty for rape of a child below the age of 12 …

2) Why is Andhra Pradesh demanding special status from the union government? Discuss the constitutional provisions and fiscal implications of this demand.

Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 2) Why is Andhra Pradesh demanding special status from the union government? Discuss the constitutional provisions and fiscal implications of this demand. (250 Words) The …

1) The stupa is an important form of Buddhist architecture, though it predates Buddhism. Discuss the religious, architectural and philosophical significance of various Buddhist stupas.

Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.  1) The stupa is an important form of Buddhist architecture, though it predates Buddhism. Discuss the religious, architectural and philosophical significance of various Buddhist stupas. (250 Words) Khan Academy Why this question? It’s in our topic list. …