QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,19 May 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 19 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 …

PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018: Pygmy Hog and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018 Pygmy Hog and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Pygmy Hog Critically endangered — IUCN world’s smallest wild pig indicators of the management status of grassland habitats. The grasslands where the pygmy hog resides are crucial for the survival of other endangered species such as Indian Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Wild Buffalo , …

Insights into Editorial: A triple blow to job guarantee scheme

Insights into Editorial: A triple blow to job guarantee scheme   MGNREGA: “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”, MGNREGA), is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the “Right to Work”. MGNREGA guarantee “Right To Work” for at least one member of family for 100 days annually , 150 …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 19 MAY 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 19 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 …

6) Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people, we hate personally. Comment.(250 words) 

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 6) Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people, we hate personally. Comment.(250 words)  Reference Why this question The question is related to GS 4 syllabus under the following heading- Attitude: content, structure, …

5) The current policy of integrating existing coastal SEZs into the overarching plan of coastal development under ‘Sagarmala’ can lead to a turnaround for SEZs. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial 5) The current policy of integrating existing coastal SEZs into the overarching plan of coastal development under ‘Sagarmala’ can lead to a turnaround for SEZs. Analyze.(250 words) Financial express   Why this …

4) Discuss the steps taken by the government for improving the ease of doing business in India and what more needs to be done.(250 words)

TOPIC: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.;Inclusive growth.   4) Discuss the steps taken by the government for improving the ease of doing business in India and what more needs to be done.(250 words) Livemint Reference Why this question Ease of doing business is an important parameter …

3) Bommai case is one of the most quoted verdicts in the country’s political history. Discuss its verdict and its implications.(250 words)

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3) Bommai case is one of the most quoted verdicts in the country’s political history. Discuss its verdict and its implications.(250 words) The hindu Wikipedia Why this question President’s rule has been often applied in India , sometimes to fill the vacuum …

2) Discuss the impact of globalisation on Indian tribal communities.(250 words) 

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society 2) Discuss the impact of globalisation on Indian tribal communities.(250 words)  Analytical Study of the Impact of Globalization on Tribal Communities in India with Reference To Economic Justice, All Inclusive Growth and Social Transformation   Why this question Globalization has had an important bearing on humanity cutting across …

1) Though repressed with force by the British the Royal Indian Navy mutiny deserves its special place in Indian freedom struggle due to multiple reasons. Trace those reasons.(250 words)

TOPIC:  The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1) Though repressed with force by the British the Royal Indian Navy mutiny deserves its special place in Indian freedom struggle due to multiple reasons. Trace those reasons.(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question …