QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 16 March 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 16 March 2018 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz   Clarification: Q1 (ISA): For India, it will be the first time an international treaty-based body will have its secretariat in this country. The first statement in the question should have reflected the highlighted text. GTF is not …

Rajya Sabha TV: In Depth – Blockchain Technology

Rajya Sabha TV: In Depth – Blockchain Technology Bitcoins and similar cryptocurrencies have gained popularity in recent times. Transactions done by these methods are recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain.  This revolutionary invention of modern times connects all information from the first step of a transaction to the very last one. It …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 16 March 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 16 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  General Studies – 1       Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of …

7) Should active euthanasia be made legal? In the light of recent Supreme Court directives in ‘Common Cause’ case, discuss the legal and ethical issues involved.

Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;    7) Should active euthanasia be made legal? In the light of recent Supreme Court directives in ‘Common Cause’ case, discuss the legal and ethical issues involved. (150 Words) The Hindu  Why this question? It’s in …

6) Is the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) an all-encompassing solution for power sector woes? Critically evaluate its performance.

Topic: Infrastructure – Energy 6) Is the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) an all-encompassing solution for power sector woes? Critically evaluate its performance. (250 Words) Livemint     Why this question? Because power sector woes are continuing. UDAY scheme was supposed to solve all power problems. It didn’t (according to the article). Important question for Mains- …

5) In legislative parlance, what does “guillotine” mean? Why and when is it used in the Indian context? Do you consider its frequent use goes against the spirit of the constitution? Comment.

Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 5) In legislative parlance, what does “guillotine” mean? Why and when is it used in the Indian context? Do you consider its frequent use goes against the spirit of the constitution? Comment. (250 Words) The Indian …

4) Critically examine examine how much the MGNREGA and its website have gained after the introduction of Digital India.

Topic:  Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 4) Critically examine examine how much the MGNREGA and its website have gained after the introduction of Digital India. (250 Words) The Wire   Why this question? Directly related to syllabus. Similar question was asked by UPSC previously. This question to …

3) For RBI, the framework for the exercise of powers in private sector banks is different from the one for public sector banks. Critically examine what issues this dual control over banks gives rise to? Does this make RBI toothless? Comment.

Topic:  Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 3) For RBI, the framework for the exercise of powers in private sector banks is different from the one for public sector banks. Critically examine what issues this dual control over banks gives rise to? Does this make RBI toothless? Comment. (250 Words) Livemint   Why this question? Role of …

2) Post 1857, for peasants the fight was not much against colonialism. Analyse.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Post 1857, for peasants the fight was not much against colonialism. Analyse. (250 Words) Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence, Chapter 3   Why this question? This topic is from out topic list. Related to syllabus.   …

1) It is said that Winston Churchill was a war criminal and a blinkered imperialist untroubled by the oppression of non-white peoples. Do you agree? Critically comment, especially considering his role in India’s struggle for Independence.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues  1) It is said that Winston Churchill was a war criminal and a blinkered imperialist untroubled by the oppression of non-white peoples. Do you agree? Critically comment, especially considering his role in India’s struggle for Independence. (250 Words) …