Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 August 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 09 August 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Election of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, constitutional provisions in this regard, role and significance of the Deputy …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,09 August 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 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 …

Rajya Sabha TV: Policy Watch – New Forest Policy

Rajya Sabha TV: Policy Watch – New Forest Policy Draft National Policy 2018 aims at sustainable forest management by incorporating elements of ecosystem security, climate change, forest hydrology, robust framework to monitor and develop forest cover and strengthening an overall environmental balance. As per the draft that argues to revise the National Forest Policy 1988, …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 09 AUGUST 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 09 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–History of the world  including events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of …

7) There is a need to move from the traditional hierarchical exercise of power by the government to the new notion of a “dispersed and relational power in governance. In the light of the above statement, discuss the difference between governance and government. (250 words)

Topic-  Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity. 7) There is a need to move from the traditional hierarchical exercise of power by the government to the new notion of a “dispersed and relational power in governance. In the light of the above statement, discuss the difference between governance and …

6) Indian Railways has often been called out for its lack of modernization. Consequently, modernization of Indian Railways is a priority area for the government. Discuss the roadmap for modernization and examine issues as highlighted by CAG?(250 words)

Topic – Infrastructure: Railways 6) Indian Railways has often been called out for its lack of modernization. Consequently, modernization of Indian Railways is a priority area for the government. Discuss the roadmap for modernization and examine issues as highlighted by CAG?(250 words) The hindu pib Why this question CAG observation on modernization of railways had …

5) Discuss the of land reforms carried out in India since independence? Do you think digitisation of land record is the most crucial land reform that can be undertaken in the present age?(250 words)

Topic – Land reforms in India 5) Discuss the of land reforms carried out in India since independence? Do you think digitisation of land record is the most crucial land reform that can be undertaken in the present age?(250 words) Livemint Why this question Land Reform is a topic in GS3 which comprises mostly of …

4) Bridging the gender gap in mobile ownership and digital literacy in India will hasten women empowerment and help transform their lives. Comment.(250 words)

Topic– Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4) Bridging the gender gap in mobile ownership and digital literacy in India will hasten women empowerment and help transform their lives. Comment.(250 words) Livemint Livemint Why this question Women empowerment is a critical goal to be achieved, more so especially for a country placed like India. …

3) Discuss the implementation hurdles faced by MSMEs with respect to GST? Examine the recent steps taken by GSTN in this regard?(250 words)

Topic-  Indian Economy: Issues 3) Discuss the implementation hurdles faced by MSMEs with respect to GST? Examine the recent steps taken by GSTN in this regard?(250 words) The hindu Why this question MSME sector is a focus area for the government, considering the potential this sector has for the benefit of Indian economy. GST is …

2) Discuss the various theories of formation of Earth? Examine how Juno mission will keep us understand the formation of Earth?(250 words)

Topic–  Part of static series under the heading – “ Earth – Formation” 2) Discuss the various theories of formation of Earth? Examine how Juno mission will keep us understand the formation of Earth?(250 words) NCERT CLASS 11 Physical Geography pg 14 Reference Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain the …

1) Fall of the communism in Eastern Europe led to surfacing of  a new range of problems in the world. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic–History of the world  including events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) Fall of the communism in Eastern Europe led to surfacing of  a new range of problems in the world. …

Insights into Editorial: The need for digitizing land records in India

Insights into Editorial: The need for digitizing land records in India Introduction: The Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto has often pointed out that a modern market economy requires a strong system of property rights. India is a mess on this front. Land titles are presumptive rather than conclusive.   Pending Property Disputes in Courts: That …