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Insights into Editorial: A solar gear shift Context: The 2018 Economic Survey identifies renewable energy as a champion sector under the Make in India 2.0 programme. India currently meets almost 90% of its annual requirement of solar panels through imports which affects the growth of a nascent domestic solar manufacturing sector. Policy support for …
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INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test –16 ARCHIVES Detailed Revision Timetable Wish you all the best!
. Insights Daily Debates Issues that Matter – 32 ARCHIVES What’s this Initiative? Click Here RBI has Failed as a Watchdog to check banking Crisis and Banking Frauds in India Can we solely blame RBI for the banking crisis? for the banking frauds? Isn’t it RBI which should have acted as …
. PRELIMS BOOSTERS 2018 The Gayal (Mithun) and Arctic Council The Gayal (Mithun) Vulnerable — IUCN. Semi domestic bovine considered to be descendent from wild Indian gaur State animal of Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland Habitat Forested hills and nearby grassy clearings at elevations of up to 5,900 feet. Distributed in north-eastern hill region …
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All India Radio News Summary: 05 APRIL 2018 Union Cabinet has approved the Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018. The Bill proposes to include a woman representative as a deemed Member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The Bill also proposes to incorporate a mechanism to look after the cases of …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 06 April 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. POSHAN Abhiyaan Context: The annual targets set under POSHAN …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 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 …
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SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 15 The rate of evaporation increases with which of the following? An increase of surface area. An increase of temperature. An increase in humidity. An increase in wind speed. Select the correct answer using the codes below: a) 1 and 2 only b) …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 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 General Studies – 1 Topic: Role of women, social empowerment, …
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Topic: Ethical issues in international relations and funding 8) One of the cornerstone of Indian foreign policy is the ideal of Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam. India’s record of upholding human rights at international forums does not reflect India’s belief in this ideal. Critically comment with examples. (150 Words) The Hindu Why this question? In the arena of …
Topic: Awareness in IT, computers, robotics 7) Machine learning and artificial intelligence will transform businesses and governance. Discuss. What are some of the potential uses of AI in governance sector? (250 Words) Business World Why this question Machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies are growing at a lightning speed. These Technologies offer radical solutions …
Topic: Conservation ; Land reforms 6) CAF act is not only anti-forest but also anti-forest dweller. Discuss in the light of recently notified draft rules of CAF act. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question Environmental protection and rights of forest dwellers are important as far as upsc mains exam is concerned. A huge corpus …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 5) Section 2(g) of the Aadhaar act gives unbridled powers of delegated legislation to the executive. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindustan Times Why this question Aadhaar act poses huge privacy concerns for the citizens and recently …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) The recent trade war between US and China signals that there are looming threats over free trade. Comment. Also discuss the implications of such trade war on developing countries like India. (250 Words) The Hindu The Financial Express Why this …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 3) Our focus on rankings has led us to ignore the deeper malaise that plagues Indian universities. Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? Higher education is an important topic to be prepared for mains. Issues plaguing higher education …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood relations 2) Critically comment on the extent and implications of poor unity in South Asia in general and India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (IPB) in particular. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? Neighbourhood affair is always the most important topic in IR from GS perspective. In the current game of brinksmanship being …
Topic: Role of women, social empowerment, Poverty and developmental issues 1) Amongst the many issues that constrain equality of employment for women, law of the land is the most significant barrier. Examine (250 Words) The Financial Express Why this question Women related issues are always important from GS 1 (topics mentioned above) and GS2 (marginalized …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 06 APRIL 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
