TOPPER’S STRATEGY: Anu Kumari, All India Rank – 2 UPSC Civil Services Examination 2017 ( Prelims, Mains, Optional, Interview, Tips for Married women etc)

  TOPPER’S STRATEGY Anu Kumari, All India Rank – 2 (Married, Second Attempt, Sociology Optional, Relied entirely on self-study using Insights and other sources) UPSC Civil Services Examination 2017 DOWNLOAD Anu Kumari’s NOTES: Click Here (Don’t miss at 1:35 Seconds) Firstly, let me tell you. I did not have a plan when I started out. …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,09 May 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 May 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 …

MOTIVATION: This exam is just not about knowledge or studying it’s also about holding one’s own nerve in tough times – By Sachin Gupta Rank – 3, CSE-2017

MOTIVATION This exam is just not about knowledge or studying it’s also about holding one’s own nerve in tough times  By Sachin Gupta Rank – 3, CSE-2017   Finally UPSC results are out on 27th of April 2018, many have secured rank but many have not been able to make it into the list. Again, …

PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018: Bengal Florican and World Health Organization

PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018 Bengal Florican and World Health Organization Bengal Florican Critically Endangered – IUCN CITES Appendix I. rare bustard species that is very well known for its mating dance Habitat Grasslands occasionally interspersed with scrublands Range — Cambodia, India and Nepal India — Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh   Threats: extensive loss and …

Insights into Editorial: Reform higher education in India by forming a common higher education authority

  Insights into Editorial: Reform higher education in India by forming a common higher education authority Background: Education is the foremost sector that shoulders the biggest responsibility of shaping the future of nation. India, though renowned since ancient time for higher educational institutions like Nalanda, is presently facing multiple challenges in education.   Higher Education …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 09 MAY 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 09 MAY 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: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic …

6)The idea that there is a clear and easy distinction between ancient ethics and modern moral theories is premature and misleading. Comment.(250 words)

TOPIC : Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 6)The idea that there is a clear and easy distinction between ancient ethics and modern moral theories is premature and misleading. Comment.(250 words) …

5)Examine the advantages of and issues involved in creation of DNA database for India? (250 words)

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 5)Examine the advantages of and issues involved in creation of DNA database for India? (250 words) The hindu   Why this question Creation of a DNA database has several advantages but raises several issues as well. The government has been making efforts …

4)The “Paris-Delhi-Canberra axis” should become an established regional structure, reflecting an Indo-Pacific “geo-strategic reality in the making”. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   4)The “Paris-Delhi-Canberra axis” should become an established regional structure, reflecting an Indo-Pacific “geo-strategic reality in the making”. Discuss.(250 words) Indian Express   Why …

3)Aadhar poses several privacy concerns, which need to be allayed, so that it’s benefits can be harnessed in the best possible way. Analyse. (250 words)

Topic –Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3)Aadhar poses several privacy concerns, which need to be allayed, so that it’s benefits can be harnessed in the best possible way. Analyse. (250 words)   Indian Express Why this question …

2)All sections of Indian population and polity paid heed to the Gandhi’s clarion call of “Do or Die”. Critically analyze(250 words)

TOPIC: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.   2)All sections of Indian population and polity paid heed to the Gandhi’s clarion call of “Do or Die”. Critically analyze(250 words) Key demand of the question The question is making an assertion that there was unflinching …

1)Discuss how dust storms are formed? Examine the impact of climate change in formation of dust storms?(250 words)

TOPIC: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc 1)Discuss how dust storms are formed? Examine the impact of climate change in formation of dust storms?(250 words) Timesnownews Reference Mongabay Why this question Several regions of North India have been hit by dust storms and squall recently which makes it important for …

SOLUTIONS – INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 48(Polity)

SOLUTIONS  INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 48(Polity)   1  Match the following     Charter Act of                           Provision 1773                             A  Governor General’s Council legislative and executive functions segregated 1784                    …