QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 14 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 14 July 2018 Paper 1: Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018 Context: Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) has launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018 (SSG 2018). About Swachh Survekshan Grameen: SSG is a …
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TOPPER’S STRATEGY How to conquer GS in UPSC Mains, Explained Anudeep Durishetty Rank – 1 UPSC CSE-2017 With 1000 marks spanning across four papers in Mains, GS feels like one giant, insurmountable mountain. The point of this article is to tell you that those fears are unfounded. I’ve written this post assuming …
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ETHICS – Insights 70 Days Plan Day – 18 Read about 70 Days Ethics Plan Here 1. One of your friend, who is 30 year old, is cynical about elections and politics. He believes that there is no point in voting when all political parties want is indulging in grabbing power and resorting to unconstitutional …
Rajya Sabha TV Policy Watch – Empowering NEC Government of India has approved the plan to reposition and further empower the North Eastern Council. The NEC is a statutory body with eight North eastern states as its members. It was established in 1971 to ensure balanced and coordinated development of North Eastern states. The new …
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SYNOPSIS Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan Day – 13 “The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.” Analyse. Answer:- Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind and how we live those experiences rather than on outward circumstances. Happiness is the state that all human …
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SYNOPSIS Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan Day – 9 Your friend has started a start-up that focuses on producing a paper based product on mass scale that seeks to replace plastic products. The product has been a hit with investors. To sell his product on massive scale he needs cooperation and support from the government. …
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SYNOPSIS Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan Day – 8 Compassion and loving kindness form the basis of the Buddhist approach to ethics. Discuss (150 Words) Reference Reference Love and compassion are the two key components of the Four Noble States of Mind revealed by the Buddha. In their eagerness to live a moral life, some …
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Insights into Editorial: India a stakeholder in Korean peace: Modi Context: South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s visits to India and Singapore underscore his “New Southern Policy” (NSP), which gives priority to deepening bilateral relations with the ASEAN economies and India. India and Korea have signed agreements covering a broad spectrum of areas, including Internet of …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 14 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 1) Section 497 of the IPC is clearly out of …
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Topic :Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 7)What do you understand by moral responsibility. How is it different from moral accountability. Discuss.(250 words) The hindu Reference Reference Reference Key demand of the question. The question wants us to give …
TOPIC: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6) The Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 proposes a comprehensive resolution framework for specified financial sector entities and service providers, to deal with bankruptcy. Discuss.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Besides corporate banks, many non-financial institutions are …
Topic– disaster and disaster management 5) Developing countries can ill afford to bear the financial cost of disasters, which requires accelerated implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Analyze. (250 words) Indian express Why this question The article talks about the economic impact of disasters, which is exacerbated in recent years due to …
Topic– Part of static series under the heading “Money Bill and its passage” 4) How does a money bill differ from a financial Bill? Analyze whether the process of classifying a bill as money bill needs change?(250 words) Key demand of the question The focus of the question is twofold. In the first part, …
Topic–Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) Discuss the implications of the recently enacted CLOUD Act, by the U.S congress. How will the act impact India.(250 words) Reference The hindu Why this question The issues of privacy and sovereign rights are among the burning issues …
Topic:Development of social sector services related to education 2) Institute of Eminence tag will go a long way in improving the status of higher education in India. Discuss (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The article talks about the advantages that will accrue to those universities granted Institute of Eminence tag on account of higher …
Topic – salient features of Indian society 1) Section 497 of the IPC is clearly out of step with the founding ideals of the Indian Constitution, which —among other things — guarantee equality before law and non-discrimination on account of sex. Critically examine.(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article raises several pertinent points …
