QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,15 June 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 June 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 …

Insights into Editorial: The government needs to handle public sector banks with care

Insights into Editorial: The government needs to handle public sector banks with care            Context: Recent speech of Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Y.V. Reddy, said that confidence in the working of public sector banks is at a historic low. The reason for this is not very difficult to discern. PSU banks are …

Ethics and Essay Strategy- Saumya Sharma Rank 9, 111 in Ethics and 160 in Essay

    Ethics and Essay Strategy Saumya Sharma Rank 9 Marks -111 in Ethics and 160 in Essay   Hello everyone! This post is going to cover my strategy for the ethics and essay papers. I have secured 160 marks in the essay, and 111 marks in ethics. I hope this post helps you. The …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 June 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 June 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Ayushman Bharat health scheme Context: Around 20 states have so far signed memoranda of understanding to implement Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission which aims …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 JUNE 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 JUNE 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: World History 1) The era of Pax Americana, …

6) Critically analyze Plato’s thoughts on the system of democracy.(250 words) 

TOPIC:  Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 6) Critically analyze Plato’s thoughts on the system of democracy.(250 words)  Reference Reference Why this question Plato was one of the most famous ancient philosopher who had great impact on the western philosophy. However his ideas and thoughts on …

4) LIMBS will play a key role in reducing the litigation burden. Examine.(250 words)

Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 4) LIMBS will play a key role in reducing the litigation burden. Examine.(250 words) Financial express   Why this question Whenever we talk of judicial reforms, easing the litigation burden is an important concern. The role of LIMBS in their regard is crucial and needs to be …

5)An agency like PARA is much needed to alleviate the NPA issue being faced by indian banks. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic – Indian Economy – Issues 5)An agency like PARA is much needed to alleviate the NPA issue being faced by indian banks. Discuss.(250 words) The hindu   Why this question The idea of PARA discussed in depth in last year’s economic survey has again gained traction. Understanding what PARA is, and how it can …

3) Municipalities are not yet autonomous units that can be genuinely called as the “third tier” of government in India’s federal system. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic: devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 3) Municipalities are not yet autonomous units that can be genuinely called as the “third tier” of government in India’s federal system. Critically analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question On one hand, we talk of democratic decentralization, and on the other …

2) Examine the contrast in the story of ASEAN vs SAARC?(250 words) 

Topic: Regionalisation of world politics 2) Examine the contrast in the story of ASEAN vs SAARC?(250 words)    Key demand of the question The question wants us to delve deeper into the difference in growth trajectories of ASEAN and SAARC. The focus is to remain on bring out the contrast and examining the reasons why. …

1) The era of Pax Americana, witnessed in full bloom in the era post World Wars, is being challenged by Trump. Analyze.(250 words) 

Topic: World History 1) The era of Pax Americana, witnessed in full bloom in the era post World Wars, is being challenged by Trump. Analyze.(250 words)  Indian express   Why this question Ever since Trump came to power, several changes in American foreign policy has taken place, which reflect that American hegemony is on the …