SECURE SYNOPSIS: 17 MAY 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 …
INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: (Economy) Test –57 ARCHIVES Detailed Revision Timetable Wish you all the best!.
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 MAY 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 …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 10 MAY 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 …
PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018 Siberian ibex and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Siberian ibex Least concerned– IUCN species of ibex that lives in central Asia Habitat It live mostly above the tree line, in areas of steep slopes and rocky scree. Their habitat consists of a mixture of high altitude tundra, alpine meadows, and regions …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 17 May 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Issues related to health. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) Context: The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Deoghar, Jharkhand under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Significance: The …
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Law Optional Strategy By Saumya Sharma, Rank – 9 UPSC CSE-2017 GS Strategy by Saumya Sharma Hello all. I am sharing my strategy for the law optional papers through this post. My seniors from college who are now in the IAS helped me quite a bit with the strategy, and I hope I can help …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 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: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and …
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Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 5) Use of antibiotics in poultry poses health risks to all and should be strictly banned. Critically analyse.(250 words) Indian express Why …
TOPIC: Effects of liberalization on the economy 4)The provisions of Agreement on Agriculture relating to subsidies are impractical for developing countries particularly India. Examine(250 words) Financial express Why this question United States (US) submitted a document in the World Trading Organization (WTO) questioning the compatibility of India’s agricultural subsidies with the relevant provisions of the Agreement …
Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance 6)What do you understand by emotional intelligence. Discuss the five components of emotional intelligence as given by Holeman.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question This question is related to GS 4 syllabus under the following heading- Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application …
Topic -Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3)To enable greater efficacy of public policies, it is necessary to ensure meaningful public participation. Discuss.(250 words) dnaindia Why this question A lot of policies have been made public for comments and feedback, however a very …
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2)Discuss Koppens climate classification scheme and also discuss its limitations.(250 words) Reference Why this question Koppens climate classification scheme is one of the most widely used climate classification schemes. However it has also been criticized on various fronts. The question is indirectly related to GS 1 syllabus under …
TOPIC: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1)Congress despite its early hesitation, played a crucial role in shaping the labour movements of the country. Critically analyze.(250 words) Bipan Chandra – India’s struggle for independence Pg 196 Key demand of the question Following points …
TOPPER’S STRATEGY Insights Offline Student, Third Attempt, Failed in Two Prelims Pratibha Rani, Rank 78, UPSC CSE-2017 Hello Everyone, Namaste! Let me first introduce myself. I am Pratibha, an engineer by education and worked for Samsung for almost 2 years. Some small engagements with NGOs while I was working created the urge to …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 17 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 …
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Insights into Editorial: In a state of energy poverty: on the goal of 100% electrification Context: There is now 100% village electrification in India, an important milestone in the country’s development trajectory. The remote village of Leisang in Manipur is the last village to be connected to the national grid on April 28. …
CORRECTIONS Insights PT (Exclusive) 2018 Revision Modules In the following document we have corrected few mistakes that were found in revision modules. We understand that an incorrect fact will cost heavily in actual exam if a question on it appears there. We are carefully preparing these modules. However, due to mismatch in some …
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SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 56(Geography) Cyclones or hurricanes do not develop within about 5° N and S of the equator because the (a) Pressure gradient is weak (b) Trade winds converge (c) Ocean surface temperature is high (d) Coriolis force is very weak …
