INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 2

INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 2 Solutions will be posted Tomorrow morning at 11. NOTE: We will post solutions separately tomorrow as our Quiz Plugin is not working as of now. Within 1-2 days Quiz plugin will be solved and activated too. 1) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 23 March 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 23 March 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Context: Parliament has passed the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017.   Highlights of the Bill: The 2017 Bill …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 23 March 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 23 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 …

SOLUTIONS: Insights Revision Test for Prelims 2018- DAY – 1

SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 1     1) Consider the following statements Any common wealth citizen staying on work permit in United Kingdom, can vote for parliamentary election. The Labor Party headed by Theresa may emerged as the single largest party in U.K General Election of 2017. Which of the …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 March 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 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 Questions for PRELIMS – 2018- Day -1  General Studies – 1   Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of …

   6) Without any doubt, atrocities against Dalits are a grim social reality, necessitating a stringent law to combat it. However, there are instances of misuse of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. In this light, suggest measures to strike a balance between protecting individual liberty and preserving the spirit of a law in favour of oppressed sections

Topic:  Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance    6) Without any doubt, atrocities against Dalits are a grim social reality, necessitating a stringent law to combat it. However, there are instances of misuse of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

5) What is grid parity? What are the merits and demerits of central grid? Do you think micro-microgrid is the way forward for rural and remote communities in India? Discuss.

Topic: Energy infrastructure 5) What is grid parity? What are the merits and demerits of central grid? Do you think micro-microgrid is the way forward for rural and remote communities in India? Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu   From TOMORROW we will resume posting detailed directions for each question as usual. We are NOT stopping it. …

4) Personal data cannot be the new oil. Comment.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. 4) Personal data cannot be the new oil. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu   From TOMORROW we will resume posting detailed directions for each question as usual. We are NOT stopping it. We need more time to fix remaining issues with the website today (site will function normally for …

3) Recently, a firm known as Cambridge Analytica, harvested the data of 50 million Facebook users and used that information to manipulate outcome of elections in the US. What are the issues involved in this episode of harvesting user data? What lessons does this offer to regulators and governments, especially for India? Analyse.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability.  3) Recently, a firm known as Cambridge Analytica, harvested the data of 50 million Facebook users and used that information to manipulate outcome of elections in the US. What are the issues involved in this episode of harvesting user data? What lessons does this offer to regulators and …

2) Discuss the salient features and significance of the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill of 2018 .

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 2) Discuss the salient features and significance of the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill of 2018 . (250 Words) The Hindu   From TOMORROW we will resume posting detailed directions for each question as usual. We …

1) What is Lingayatism? Examine its relationship with the Sharana Movement in Karnataka. Also examine how 12th century philosopher Basavanna’s philosophy influence both Lingayatism and Sharana Movement.

Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) What is Lingayatism? Examine its relationship with the Sharana Movement in Karnataka. Also examine how 12th century philosopher Basavanna’s philosophy influence both Lingayatism and Sharana Movement. (250 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu   From TOMORROW …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 March 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 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 …