QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,19 July 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 19 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 19 JULY 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 19 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-   Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to …

7) Nelson Mandela’s life offers many lessons which are of relevance to us more now than ever. Comment(250 words)

Topic – Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) Nelson Mandela’s life offers many lessons which are of relevance to us more now than ever. Comment(250 words) The hindu Why this question On Nelson Mandela’s birth anniversary, it I apt to discuss about the values he held dear, and which made …

6) Discuss the  seven principles of Standards in Public Life  enunciated by first report of the Nolan Committee.(250 words)

Topic– Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 6) Discuss the  seven principles of Standards in Public Life  enunciated by first report of the Nolan Committee.(250 words) Lexicon Ethics Book Reference   …

5) Given the dynamic nature of the online sphere, privacy concerns and issues are rapidly changing. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic:Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) Given the dynamic nature of the online sphere, privacy concerns and issues are rapidly changing. Analyze.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question It would not be an exaggeration to say that internet and IT  plays a central and a highly vital role …

4) Discuss about the various kinds of jurisdiction that SC enjoys?(250 words)

Topic-Part of static series under the heading – “Jurisdiction of SC” 4) Discuss about the various kinds of jurisdiction that SC enjoys?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain the various jurisdiction of the SC, how they differ from each other. Directive word Discuss – Your discussion should concern …

3) TRAI has played a stellar role in coming out with progressive net neutrality regulation. Discuss the background, mission, and achievements of TRAI?(250 words)

Topic– Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 3) TRAI has played a stellar role in coming out with progressive net neutrality regulation. Discuss the background, mission, and achievements of TRAI?(250 words) Financial express Why this question TRAI has been in news very often courtesy the net neutrality guidelines. The question is about TRAI as an …

2) The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill-2018 raises several important concerns and would a regressive step rather than a welcome effort. Examine.(250 words)

Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill-2018 raises several important concerns and would a regressive step rather than a welcome effort. Examine.(250 words) The hindu The hindu pib Why this question The ToP …

1) Pottery  is one of the most tangible and iconic elements of Indian art. Discuss the evolution of pottery making in India. (250 words)

Topic-   Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1) Pottery  is one of the most tangible and iconic elements of Indian art. Discuss the evolution of pottery making in India. (250 words)   NCERT Textbook (CRAFT TRADITION OF INDIA)   Why this question Indian pottery …

Insights into Editorial: Agriculture investment: Time to cultivate a visible hand

Insights into Editorial: Agriculture investment: Time to cultivate a visible hand Introduction: Doubling the farmers’ income in India by 2022 is one of the top priorities of the present government. However, it is not an easy task, given the plethora of challenges faced by agriculture sector. One of the challenges faced by Indian agriculture today …