SECURE SYNOPSIS: 10 AUGUST 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 10 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 …
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Insights Static Quiz -115, 2018 Physical Geography and Environment ARCHIVES
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Insights Static Quiz -113, 2018 History ARCHIVES
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 10 August 2018 Paper 1: Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Quit India Movement What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Quit India Movement- reasons, key features and outcomes. Context: 76th anniversary of Quit India movement …
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SYNOPSIS Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan Day – 27 1) Discuss briefly contribution of following philosophers to moral philosophy: a) Chanakya:- A wise man much ahead of his time, Chanakya had made important observations about ethics. Chanakya wanted to create a society where people are not too much engrossed in the material aspects of life. He laid equal …
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Insights into Editorial: Rebooting the system for a skills upgrade Context: The report of the Standing Committee on Labour (2017-18) headed by an MP, Kirit Somaiya, on the “Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Skill Development Initiative Scheme” of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It was submitted to Parliament few months ago. Small …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 10 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)The view that Article …
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Topic- Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 7) In the wake of the private sector playing an increasing …
Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “Universe and Solar System” 6) What do you understand by expanding universe hypothesis? How did Big Bang result in the formation of galaxies and stars?(250 words) NCERT Physical Geography class XI – Pg 14&15 Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain …
Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5) Given the tremendous use and the precarious state of springs in India, there is an urgent need to launch a National Programme on Springshed Management. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question Mountain springs are the primary source of water for the rural households in …
Topic- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) What do you understand by LoU and LoC. Discuss their importance in modern finance.(250 words) The hindu Economictimes Reference Hindubuisnessline Why this question The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has recently presented a report in which it has said …
Topic-Role of civil services in a democracy. 3)The lateral entry scheme may foster more competitive spirit, break the complacency of the higher civil servants and eventually prove to be a pioneering initiative in public interest. Critically examine.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Civil services play a vital role in governing and administering a vast …
Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 is right in intent but bereft of safeguards, can be misutilized. Critically analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The introduction of DNA Bill in Parliament …
Topic– Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1)The view that Article 35 A is against the “very spirit of oneness of India” as it created a “class within a class of Indian citizens” requires a more nuanced debate. Examine.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The debate over article 370 …
