QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,31 July 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 July 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 services preliminary …

Insights into Editorial: Protect critical personal data of citizens: draft Bill

Insights into Editorial: Protect critical personal data of citizens: draft Bill Context: The draft personal data protection Bill 2018, submitted by the Justice B.N. Srikrishna-headed expert panel has proposed that critical personal data of Indian citizens be processed in centres located within the country. The right to privacy is a fundamental right which necessitates protection …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 JULY 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 JULY 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) General Studies – 1 TOPIC: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1) At the time of partition, West Bengal and …

7) Ethics and morals seem to appear similar on the face of it, but if one analyzes deeply, there is a subtle difference. Discuss with an example.(250 words)

Topic– Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 7) Ethics and morals seem to appear similar on the face of it, but if one analyzes deeply, there is a subtle difference. Discuss with an example.(250 words) Reference Key demand of the …

6) What do you understand by development journalism. Discuss its relevance in Indian society.(250 words)

Topic– Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 6) What do you understand by development journalism. Discuss its relevance in Indian society.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Development journalism is an important concept which has not only a historic, but also …

5) The introduction of death penalty for non-homicidal crimes, unchecked by the court, inspires the state to enter into a unhealthy competition of symbolism, at the cost of regressing notions of justice in the public. Critically Comment in the light of recent happenings in India.(250 words)

TOPIC: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 5) The introduction of death penalty for non-homicidal crimes, unchecked by the court, inspires the state to enter into a unhealthy competition of symbolism, at the cost …

4) The B.N. Srikrishna committee draft data protection bill gets some things right but fails to impose credible checks and balances on the state. Discuss. (250 words) 

Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 4) The B.N. Srikrishna committee draft data protection bill gets some things right but fails to impose credible checks and balances on the state. Discuss. (250 words)  Livemint Why this question The long awaited BN …

3) Explain the various kinds of audit conducted by CAG? Analyze the appropriateness of CAG raising questions over policy decisions? (250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “CAG- role and importance” 3) Explain the various kinds of audit conducted by CAG? Analyze the appropriateness of CAG raising questions over policy decisions? (250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to highlight the nature of audits conducted by CAG. Thereafter, it …

2) Over the years, in many important debates,NCW has been accused of playing the role of a foot-soldier of frivolousness. Critically examine the functioning of NCW and whether they have helped in making India a safer place for women? (250 words)

Topic– Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 2) Over the years, in many important debates,NCW has been accused of playing the role of a foot-soldier of frivolousness. Critically examine the functioning of NCW and whether they have helped in making India a safer place for women? (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question NCW has come …

1) At the time of partition, West Bengal and Punjab shared several similarities as well as several differences, which culminated in a more severe and a protracted communalism in Punjab. Analyze.(250 words)

TOPIC: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1) At the time of partition, West Bengal and Punjab shared several similarities as well as several differences, which culminated in a more severe and a protracted communalism in Punjab. Analyze.(250 words) India after Independence, by Ramachandra Guha Why this question India’s struggle for independence ended with …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,30 July 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 30 July 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 services preliminary …

Insights into Editorial: India’s Magna Carta

Insights into Editorial: India’s Magna Carta   Context: This month marks the 100th year of the publication of the ‘Report on Indian constitutional reforms’, commonly known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Report (MCR). Edwin Montagu, then Secretary of State for India, had advocated for increased participation of Indians in the British Indian administration. After many meetings with …