QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,11 July 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 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 …

Insights into Editorial: Cybersecurity: What India needs to do

Insights into Editorial: Cybersecurity: What India needs to do     Background: Cyber-attacks have grown in terms of sophistication and reach in the recent times. The countries are witnessing growing cybercrime ranging from fraud calls to malwares that bring banking systems to a standstill. India was one of the worst hit countries by the WannaCry …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 JULY 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 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 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1)Discuss how caste manifests itself in Indian …

7) What do you understand by a healthy competition. Can competition be a reason of worry for an organisation. Comment.(250 words)

Topic :Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 7) What do you understand by a healthy competition. Can competition be a reason of worry for an organisation. Comment.(250 words) Reference Reference Reference   Why this question It is quite logical to view …

6) What is reverse charge mechanism in GST? Why was it brought into effect and discuss its impact?(250 words)

Topic – Indian Economy – Issues 6) What is reverse charge mechanism in GST? Why was it brought into effect and discuss its impact?(250 words) Financial express Why this question GST has recently celebrated its anniversary. As the tax regime gets implemented, certain key provisions of GST regime and their impact are being discussed. One …

5) PDPS as a procurement tool, instead of MSP will be more effective in improving the status of farmers. Critically examine. (250 words)

Topic– Indian agriculture – issues 5) PDPS as a procurement tool, instead of MSP will be more effective in improving the status of farmers. Critically examine. (250 words) Financial express   Why this question Since the time government has raised the MSP, the topic has come under intense discussion. While the move is being appreciated …

4) DPCO 2013 is an indispensable tool to correct the price deformities in pharma market, that impacts access to medicines. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 4) DPCO 2013 is an indispensable tool to correct the price deformities in pharma market, that impacts access to medicines. Discuss.(250 words) Indian express Indian express   Why this question The article discusses the impact that DPCO 2013 has had …

3)In recent years, role of Rajya Sabha has come under the scanner as an obstructionist house. Examine how the constitution makers had envisaged the role of Rajya Sabha vis a vis Lok Sabha. (250 words)

Topic:Part of static series under the heading – “Comparison of powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha” 3)In recent years, role of Rajya Sabha has come under the scanner as an obstructionist house. Examine how the constitution makers had envisaged the role of Rajya Sabha vis a vis Lok Sabha. (250 words)   Key demand …

2)Discuss the reasons behind the recently witnessed sharp surge in illegal gold imports in India.(250 words)

Topic-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 2)Discuss the reasons behind the recently witnessed sharp surge in illegal gold imports in India.(250 words) Livemint Reference Why this question Gold is a highly valued and sought out commodity which also acts as a easy to manage and highly liquid …

1)Discuss how caste manifests itself in Indian diaspora. (250 words)

Topic – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1)Discuss how caste manifests itself in Indian diaspora. (250 words) Reference Epw Why this question Caste in South Asia  is a strong institution to reckon with. A host of caste related discriminations, disadvantages are still common and violence against lower classes still takes place in …