QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,07 August 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 07 August 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: Reforming Indian agriculture by sprinkles and drips

Insights into Editorial: Reforming Indian agriculture by sprinkles and drips Introduction: Agriculture is the most important sector of Indian Economy. Indian agriculture sector accounts for 18 per cent of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and provides employment of around 50% of the countries workforce. India is the world’s largest producer of pulses, rice, wheat, spices …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 AUGUST 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 AUGUST 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 – Part of static series under the heading -”CIC – functions and importance” 1) Discuss the …

7) Discuss the five components of emotional intelligence as proposed by Daniel Goleman.(250 words)

Topic-Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7) Discuss the five components of emotional intelligence as proposed by Daniel Goleman.(250 words) Reference Reference Directive word Discuss- This is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question. We also have to discuss about …

6) Critically examine whether Bt Cotton has helped Indian farmers and Indian economy? Do you think government should stop resisting the usage  of such technology?(250 words)

Topic-  Indian agriculture – issues 6) Critically examine whether Bt Cotton has helped Indian farmers and Indian economy? Do you think government should stop resisting the usage  of such technology?(250 words) Financialexpress Why this question The article talks about the benefits that have been reaped from BT cotton. The have been several arguments regarding Bt crops …

5) Dispute resolution is one of the key functions of WTO. Describe the mechanism of dispute resolution at WTO and examine the issues involved?(250 words)

Topic– Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5) Dispute resolution is one of the key functions of WTO. Describe the mechanism of dispute resolution at WTO and examine the issues involved?(250 words) The hindu Why this question As global consensus over rules based multilateral trading comes under stress, WTO often comes into …

4) Modernising the law on adultery is essential to live up to the commitment to equality offered by the Constitution.Comment.(250 words)

Topic – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections. 4) Modernising the law on adultery is essential to live up to the commitment to equality offered by the Constitution.Comment.(250 words) Economictimes   Why this question Indian law on adultery is a colonial era law which needs a …

3) The Motor vehicles amendment bill passed by the Lok Sabha recently is a much needed reform, but it raises several issues and is fraught with several deficiencies. Critically examine.(250 words)

Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) The Motor vehicles amendment bill passed by the Lok Sabha recently is a much needed reform, but it raises several issues and is fraught with several deficiencies. Critically examine.(250 words) Reference The hindu The hindu …

2) Discuss the historical context behind Article 35A. Also, examine the possible implications of abrogating Article 35A, on the state of Jammu and Kashmir.(250 words)

Topic– Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2) Discuss the historical context behind Article 35A. Also, examine the possible implications of abrogating Article 35A, on the state of Jammu and Kashmir.(250 words) The hindu The hindu Reference Why this question The SC is currently hearing a writ petition  filed …

1) Discuss the provisions for ensuring independence of CIC? Critically examine whether the proposed amendments to RTI Act would dilute the independence of CIC?(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading -”CIC – functions and importance” 1) Discuss the provisions for ensuring independence of CIC? Critically examine whether the proposed amendments to RTI Act would dilute the independence of CIC?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to detail out the provisions which …