PRELIMS BOOSTERS – 2018: Chinkara and Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)

      . PRELIMS BOOSTERS 2018 Red Panda  and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)   Chinakara   Least concerned – IUCN It is the smallest asiatic antelope Basically a shy and demure animaland stays away from human habitation Behaviour:  Chinkaras are shy and avoid human habitation. They can go without water for long periods and can …

COMPILATION: Insights Static Quiz – 2018 (Indian History; India & World Geography; and  Indian Polity & Governance)

      . COMPILATION: Insights Static Quiz – 2018 Indian History; India & World Geography; and  Indian Polity & Governance We are posting compilation of Static Quizzes in this post. We believe these questions are important for Prelims – 2018. Do revise these. They won’t consume much time. We will post remaining compilations in …

Insights into Editorial: A game-changer for higher education

Insights into Editorial: A game-changer for higher education   Context: In the Union Budget for the financial year 2018-19, Education sector has witnessed an increase of almost 4% in terms of funds allocation. The Union Cabinet has taken a decision recently to give due importance to the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), a centrally sponsored …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 April 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 April 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   NCLT Context: The government is planning to have more benches of the National Company Law Tribunal on the basis of case load, amid rising number of insolvency cases coming up before the NCLT.   Background: Currently, there …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 April 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 April 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 …

PRELIMS BOOSTERS – 2018: Red Panda  and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

      . PRELIMS BOOSTERS 2018 Red Panda  and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)   Red Panda Endangered– IUCN  State animal of Sikkim Native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is arboreal, feeds mainly on bamboo, but also eats eggs, birds, and insects It is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn, and is largely sedentaryduring the day. Habitat Red panda …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 April 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 April 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  Revision Tests   Henceforth, we will cover MORE issues in Secure, and provide explanations/directions/hints to …

SOLUTIONS – INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 14

SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 14       Which of the following statements is/are correct about microorganisms? Viruses reproduce only inside the host organism: bacterium, plant or animal cell. Dead or weakened microbes are introduced in a healthy body during vaccination. Yeast reproduces rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 April 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 April 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  Revision Tests   Henceforth, we will cover MORE issues in Secure, and provide explanations/directions/hints to …

7) “Our Republic and its Press will rise and fall together” – J. Pulitzer. In light of above statement, comment on whether stringent laws will check the menace of fake news.

Topic: Attitude: social influence and persuasion; Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance; Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance   7) “Our Republic and its Press will rise and fall together” – J. Pulitzer. In light of above statement, comment on whether stringent laws will check the menace …

6) Although Green Revolution has improved food security; it has evoked new nutritional deficiencies. In the light of the given statement, discuss the need for improving the production of coarse grains in India. Also, analyse the recent budgetary proposals initiated by the government in this regard?

Topic:  Cropping pattern; Food security 6) Although Green Revolution has improved food security; it has evoked new nutritional deficiencies. In the light of the given statement, discuss the need for improving the production of coarse grains in India. Also, analyse the recent budgetary proposals initiated by the government in this regard? (250 Words) The Hindu …

5) The goal of bringing one third of India’s geographical area under forest cover seems like a distant dream. In light of the steps suggested in Draft National Forest Policy, critically examine whether this distant dream can be made a reality?

Topic: Conservation ; Environmental pollution and degradation; Environmental impact assessment 5) The goal of bringing one third of India’s geographical area under forest cover seems like a distant dream. In light of the steps suggested in Draft National Forest Policy, critically examine whether this distant dream can be made a reality? (250 Words) Livemint Down to …

4) Despite swift improvements in literacy levels, quality of education and learning outcomes have not improved significantly. In the light of above statement, critically analyse the key proposals of SSA-2 project? What are the various impediments faced by govt and other stakeholders, in improving the quality of education. Discuss.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 4) Despite swift improvements in literacy levels, quality of education and learning outcomes have not improved significantly. In the light of above statement, critically analyse the key proposals of SSA-2 project? What are the various impediments faced by govt and …

3) Critically analyse whether the process of removal of judges in India needs to be revised? Also highlight the key short-comings Of Judicial Standards and Accountability bill, 2010.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  3) Critically analyse whether the process of removal of judges in India needs to be revised? Also highlight the key short-comings Of Judicial Standards and Accountability bill, 2010. (250 Words) PRS Why this question? Judicial reforms are an important topic and part …

2) The debate on federalism in present India revolves around many distinct but inter- related aspects. Examine. Also discuss various contentious issues in the Terms of reference, of the 15th finance commission.

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) The debate on federalism in present India revolves around many distinct but inter- related aspects. Examine. Also discuss various contentious issues in the Terms …

1) Data from NCRB highlights the plight of SCs and STs in India. Highlight its key findings. It is believed that dilution of SCs/STs prevention of Atrocities Act would only worsen their situation. Comment.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India; Social empowerment; Poverty and developmental issues 1) Data from NCRB highlights the plight of SCs and STs in India. Highlight its key findings. It is believed that dilution of SCs/STs prevention of Atrocities Act would only worsen their situation. Comment. (250 Words) The Economic Times The Indian …