PRELIMS BOOSTERS – 2018: Sambar Deer and Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)

      . PRELIMS BOOSTERS 2018 Sambar and Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)   Sambar Deer Vulnerable –IUCN Red List State animal of Odisha Nocturnal and solitary Native range — Indian subcontinent, southern China, and Southeast Asia Habitat Gentle slopes and the steeper parts of forested hillsides. They prefer to live near cultivated areas like gardens and …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 April 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 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: The Freedom Struggle – its various …

7) “Courage is knowing what not to fear”. Critically analyse.

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration 7) “Courage is knowing what not to fear”. Critically analyse. (150 Words) Reference Reference Why this question Courage is a vital …

6) There is a clear public disenchantment with anti-corruption mechanisms. Critically analyse in the light of dramatic drop in the total number of complaints received by CVC in 2017.

Topic: Challenges of corruption 6) There is a clear public disenchantment with anti-corruption mechanisms. Critically analyse in the light of dramatic drop in the total number of complaints received by CVC in 2017. (150 Words) The Hindu Why this question Corruption is an endemic problem in India despite a plethora of laws and mechanisms put …

5) Despite a number of on-going schemes for agriculture, doubling farmers’ income remains a distant dream. Discuss the steps taken by government for doubling farmers’ income and furthermore what needs to be done to realize the vision

Topic:Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices ;  5) Despite a number of on-going schemes for agriculture, doubling farmers’ income remains a distant dream. Discuss the steps taken by government for doubling farmers’ income and furthermore what needs to be done to realize the vision. (250 Words) The Financial Express   …

4) There is an urgent need to revise Form 27 and patent working disclosure under Section 146(2) of Patents Act, in the interest of  state’s sovereign right and duty to preserve public health. Critically analyse.

Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 4) There is an urgent need to revise Form 27 and patent working disclosure under Section 146(2) of Patents Act, in the interest of  state’s sovereign right and duty to preserve public health. Critically analyse.(250 Words) The Hindu Reference Why this question Shamnad Basheer, a prominent legal scholar …

3) Discuss the role of media in spreading extremism in Kashmir. Also discuss some peace-building measures that can be taken to tackle the problem of radicalization of youth in such areas.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention 3) Discuss the role of media in spreading extremism in Kashmir. Also discuss some peace-building measures …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 April 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 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 …

2)Chinese charm offensive has cast a dark shadow over India Nepal relations. Analyze the statement in light of recent developments in India Nepal relations

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2)Chinese charm offensive has cast a dark shadow over India Nepal relations. Analyze the statement in light of recent developments in India Nepal relations. (250 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu The Hindustan Times Why this question India’s relations with its neighbouring countries is an important topic. Post any high …

1) Division in Congress between the moderates and the extremists was just faction fighting that plagued organized public life everywhere in India around that time. Examine.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country 1) Division in Congress between the moderates and the extremists was just faction fighting that plagued organized public life everywhere in India around that time. Examine. (250 Words) From Plassey to Partition – Page 248 Section 5.3   Key …

SOLUTIONS – INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 20 (Indian Polity )

SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 20 (Indian Polity ) 1)Consider the following Statements: Unlike the Rajya Sabha Chairman , the Speaker of Lok Sabha cannot suspend a member without calling for adoption of motion. While the Rajya Sabha Chairman is empowered to place a member under suspension, the authority for revocation …

PRELIMS BOOSTERS – 2018: Serow and Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 

      . PRELIMS BOOSTERS 2018 Serow and Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons    Serow Goat-like or antelope-like mammals of the genus Capricornis Live in central or eastern Asia. There are 6 species Japanese serow Taiwan serow,  Sumatran serow Chinese serow Red serow Himalayan serow   India – only 2 Himalayan serow — most of the the …