PRELIMS BOOSTERS – 2018: Nilgai (blue bull) and The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

      . PRELIMS BOOSTERS 2018 Nilgai (blue bull) and The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)   Nilgai (blue bull) Least concerned – IUCN red list State animal of Delhi Largest Asian antelope  Endemic to the Indian subcontinent.  Sexual dimorphismis prominent – Females and juveniles are orange to tawny Adult males have a bluish-grey coat & possess horns Nilgai is diurnal(active …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 07 April 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 07 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 April 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 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:  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization …

8) “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” – Dr Martin Luther King. Comment.

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 8) “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” – Dr Martin Luther King. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu Why this …

There is lack of seriousness in prosecuting offenders under wildlife protection act. Discuss the reasons behind high acquittal rates in wildlife related crimes

Topic: Conservation ;  7) There is lack of seriousness in prosecuting offenders under wildlife protection act. Discuss the reasons behind high acquittal rates in wildlife related crimes. (250 Words) Down to Earth   Why this question A recent book titled “State of India’s Environment 2017: In Figures” by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) suggests …

6) With Nepal joining China’s OBOR initiative and an increasing engagement of between the two countries it is time for a revisit in our foreign policy vis a vis Nepal. Comment.

Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 6) With Nepal joining China’s OBOR initiative and an increasing engagement of between the two countries it is time for a revisit in our foreign policy vis a vis Nepal. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this …

5) Skill India mission, to be successful, needs a paradigm shift. Examine in light of Sharada Prasad Committee recommendations

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 5) Skill India mission, to be successful, needs a paradigm shift. Examine in light of Sharada Prasad Committee recommendations. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? Any issue that concerns employment is to be prepared from …

4) Despite immense potential of EU-India Broad-based Trade & Investment Agreement (BTIA), the Agreement has been in limbo for a long time now. Discuss the issues that hinder its finalisation.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Despite immense potential of EU-India Broad-based Trade & Investment Agreement (BTIA), the Agreement has been in limbo for a long time now. Discuss the issues that hinder its finalisation. (250 Words) The Financial Express Why this question Trade deals are …

3) Intensification of trade war between US and China offers many benefits to countries like India but it also poses certain serious threats to our economy. Analyse.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 3) Intensification of trade war between US and China offers many benefits to countries like India but it also poses certain serious threats to our economy. Analyse. (250 Words) The Indian Express Why this question In the recent trade war …

2) Facebook’s current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information. Comment. 

Topic: Governance, accountability, transparency, e-governance 2) Facebook’s current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information. Comment.  (250 Words) The Economic Times The Economist   Why this question Facebook, the world’s largest social media …

1) Dalit movement has today merely remained an effort at mass political mobilisation. Critically examine the statement tracing the evolution of Dalit movement.

Topic:  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country ; Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism 1) Dalit movement has today merely remained an effort at mass political mobilisation. Critically examine the statement tracing the evolution of Dalit movement.(250 Words) The Indian Express   Why this question? With the recent Supreme Court’s order on the SC/ST …

SOLUTIONS – INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 16

SOLUTIONS  INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 16     Which of the statements is/are correct about lichens and mosses? Lichen is a composite organism. Mosses lack the stems and leaves. Both lichens and mosses grow on trees and rocks. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a)  1 and 2 …