Day: March 12, 2018

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Insights into Editorial: Is AI a danger to humanity?

Insights into Editorial: Is AI a danger to humanity? What is Artificial Intelligence? Since the invention of computers, their capability to perform various tasks went on growing exponentially. Their processing speed has increased and size is reduced phenomenally with respect to time.  Artificial Intelligence pursues creating the computers as intelligent as humans. Artificial Intelligence is …

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Insights Daily Debates: Issues that Matter – 21 (Compulsory attendance in Universities is not a Progressive Step )

      . Insights Daily Debates Issues that Matter – 21 ARCHIVES What’s this Initiative? Click Here   Compulsory attendance in Universities is not a Progressive Step The Hindu The Hindu Why should teachers/administration force students to attend their classes? Should the debate on compulsory attendance be extended to other schools and colleges? What …

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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 March 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 March 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Context: European Investment Bank (EIB) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Ltd. have signed a loan agreement for a second line of credit (LoC) of Euro 150 million on non-sovereign …

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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 12 March 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 12 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 …

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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 12 March 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 12 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 …

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7) Do you think the public service values and the Code of Ethics should be given a statutory backing? Justify.

Topic: Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct    7) Do you think the public service values and the Code of Ethics should be given a statutory backing? Justify.(150 Words) ETHICS – ARC  Question Why this question? ARC has recommended this step. It’s important in the larger context of civil services reforms in India.   Key demand …

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6) What are persistent organic pollutants and what dangers they pose to health and environment? Also write a brief note on recently notified new Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Rules, 2018.

Topic:  Environmental pollution 6) What are persistent organic pollutants and what dangers they pose to health and environment? Also write a brief note on recently notified new Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Rules, 2018. (250 Words) Livemint Why this question? Very good concept to learn and it’s in news.   Key demand of the question: Direct …

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5) Examine the key findings, recommendations and relevance of the National Commission on Farmers.

Topic: Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices 5) Examine the key findings, recommendations and relevance of the National Commission on Farmers. (250 Words) PRS   Why this question? Very important concept to learn. It’s often in news whenever there is debate on agrarian crisis.    Key demand of the question: …

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4) Bioenergy is the largest used renewable energy source in the world. Discuss the progress made in the use of bioenergy and challenges presented by bioenergy to food security.

Topic:  Energy; Food security 4) Bioenergy is the largest used renewable energy source in the world. Discuss the progress made in the use of bioenergy and challenges presented by bioenergy to food security. (250 Words) IDSA   Why this question? Very important concept that combines two topics in the syllabus. Important for Mains.   Key demand of …

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3) A more robust and transparent admission system would not only lend credibility to the selection process, but it would also ensure quality. In the light of the fact that there exists multiple exams and application processes for higher education, discuss the statement.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. 3) A more robust and transparent admission system would not only lend credibility to the selection process, but it would also ensure quality. In the light of the fact that there exists multiple exams and application processes for higher education, discuss the …

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2) Compare and contrast architectural features of temple structures of Ellora and Mahabalipuram.

Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times; 2) Compare and contrast architectural features of temple structures of Ellora and Mahabalipuram. (250 Words) CCRT Why this question? It’s in our topic list.    Key demand of the question: This question combines tow topics from the list. …

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1) Examine the role played by the British in rediscovering India’s history.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times; Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues  1) Examine the role played by the British in rediscovering India’s history. (250 Words) The Wire Why this question? Important question …

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