QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,08 August 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 08 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: The problem at the WTO

Insights into Editorial: The problem at the WTO Evolution of WTO: World Bank and IMF are called Bretton Wood institutions; they were established at Bretton Wood Conference in 1944. The original Bretton Woods agreement also included plans for an International Trade Organisation (ITO) International Trade Organisation (ITO) was to be created to establish multilateral rules …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 AUGUST 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 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 – 2   Topic–  Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Critically analyze …

6) Values play a central role in the ancient philosophy of India. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic-  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6) Values play a central role in the ancient philosophy of India. Discuss. (250 words) Reference Why this question Indian philosophies is one of the oldest philosophies in the world with certain peculiar traits and lines of thought. Indian philosophy has a lot to …

5) What are tax havens and explain why they pose a threat to nation’s security? Examine whether crackdowns on tax havens help recover taxes?(250 words)

Topic– Internal security 5) What are tax havens and explain why they pose a threat to nation’s security? Examine whether crackdowns on tax havens help recover taxes?(250 words) The hindu Why this question Tax havens often comes to mind when we talk of black money. It is a significant challenge for any nation, and the …

4) When it comes to skilling our youth, our efforts are still sub par, as highlighted by Somaiya committee. Discuss .(250 words)

Topic-  Indian Economy – Issues 4) When it comes to skilling our youth, our efforts are still sub par, as highlighted by Somaiya committee. Discuss .(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses the observations of the Somaiya committee on ITIs which paints a sad picture of the status of Skill India Mission. …

3) Policy makers around the world are scrambling to keep pace with rapid technological change. Comment, in the light of such major policy implications for India.(250 words)

Topic– Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) Policy makers around the world are scrambling to keep pace with rapid technological change. Comment, in the light of such major policy implications for India.(250 words) Thehindubuisnessline Why this question The world is being transformed by technology at …

2) The Somaiya committee report is scathing in its tone in presenting the state of India’s Skill Training Centres. Comment.(250 words)

Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) The Somaiya committee report is scathing in its tone in presenting the state of India’s Skill Training Centres. Comment.(250 words) The hindu   Why this question Skill development is critical for enabling the youth …

1) Critically analyze the claim that Srikrishna committee can be faulted for shortchanging individual privacy for collective security?(250 words)

Topic–  Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Critically analyze the claim that Srikrishna committee can be faulted for shortchanging individual privacy for collective security?(250 words) The hindu The hindu Why this question Srikrishna Committee has been in the news lately for coming out with the draft data protection Bill. …