Insights Daily Current Affairs, 07 May 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Context: Border Roads Organisation (BRO), is celebrating its Raising Day on 07 May 2018. It is celebrating its 58 years of glorious service to the nation. Background: Since its inception in …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 07 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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PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018 Peacock Tarantula (Gooty Tarantula, Metallic Tarantula, Peacock Parachute Spider) and Minamata Convention on Mercury Peacock Tarantula (Gooty Tarantula, Metallic Tarantula, Peacock Parachute Spider) Critically Endangered – IUCN Habitat found in a degraded dry deciduous forest Endemic to Andra Pradesh (Only known habitat) Threats Habitat loss and degradation — for logging and firewood …
Insights into Editorial: We need Aadhaar, not just for phones Background: India’s Unique Identification project is the world’s largest biometrics-based identity programme. Initially, the project had a limited aim – to stop theft and pilferage from India’s social welfare programmes by correctly identifying the beneficiaries using their biometrics. But now, the use of Aadhaar is expanding …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 07 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: 02 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 Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 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 : Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 7)What do you understand by Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobials (HPCIAs). Also, discuss role of livestock rearing in antibiotic resistance among humans.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question Antibiotic resistance is a serious issue …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to employment ; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6)The nature of post industrial ecosystem has created newer and more complex challenges for job creation. Examine these challenges in Indian context and suggest ways to address them.(250 words) Reference Livemint Why this question …
Topic – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 5)Critically analyze whether the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative would help India India address the growing inter state and …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4)The crisis in India’s higher education system has only deepened with time. Analyse in the light of various ills plaguing our higher education system.(250 words) Reference Why this question Education is a critical indicator of human development and an important …
Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3)NHPS is a critical step in improving the status of healthcare in India, however, the way ahead is fraught with challenges. Examine the challenges and suggest measures to tackle them. (250 words) Financial express Livemint Why this question NHPS is …
Topic: Events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 2)The global capitalist system’s periphery and semi-periphery is economically, politically, and militarily subordinate to its centre. Critically comment.(250 words) Reference Why this question This is …
TOPIC: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1)Breaking the Salt law during Dandi March was a deceptively innocuous move that proved devastatingly effective. Analyze.(250 words) Bipan Chandra – India’s struggle for independence Pg 263 Key demand of the question Two terms are important in …
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Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2018 – Week 18 Archives 06 May 2018 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes
SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 45(Schemes and Programmes) 1.Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Green Tribunal? The Tribunal is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure. The tribunal is guided by principles of natural justice. The Tribunal is mandated to …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 May 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. National security clearance policy Context: The Home Ministry has given security clearance to more than 5,000 investment proposals, including for Foreign Direct Investment, in …
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