QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,11 August 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 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: Decoding the DNA Bill

Insights into Editorial: Decoding the DNA Bill   Background: Forensic DNA profiling is of proven value in solving cases involving offences that are categorized as affecting the human body (such as murder, rape, human trafficking, or grievous hurt), and those against property (including theft, burglary, and dacoity). The aggregate incidence of such crimes in the …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 AUGUST 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 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-Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, …

7)Empathy is a virtue, but it should not be our top guiding principle. Comment.(250 words)

Topic-  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. 7)Empathy is a virtue, but it should not be our top guiding principle. Comment.(250 words) Reference   Directive word Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding …

6) Critically analyze the claim that National Biofuel Policy 2018 is neither forward looking nor does it show a clear thinking?(250 words)

Topic-  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 6) Critically analyze the claim that National Biofuel Policy 2018 is neither forward looking nor does it show a clear thinking?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The article examines the provisions of National Biofuel policy and examines whether the provisions are an improvement over the previous policy, whether feedback …

5)Discuss the sections of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill that has been under intense scrutiny in recent days? Examine whether the government by introducing a amendment Bill has sought to nullify the court verdict on SC/ST Act?(250 words)

Topic– Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 5)Discuss the sections of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill that has been under intense scrutiny in recent days? Examine whether the government by introducing a amendment Bill has sought to nullify the court verdict …

4) Bring out the relevance of seismic study in determining the  structure of earth’s interiors?(250 words)

Topic–  Part of static series under the heading – “Interior of the Earth” 4) Bring out the relevance of seismic study in determining the  structure of earth’s interiors?(250 words) NCERT Class XI Physical Geography Ch 3 Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain how seismic study can help us in understanding …

3) Great in Aluminium sector is critical for India’s vision of achieving 25% of GDP from manufacturing by 2022. In this context, examine the need for a national Aluminium policy?(250 words)

Topic– factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 3) Great in Aluminium sector is critical for India’s vision of achieving 25% of GDP from manufacturing by 2022. In this context, examine the need for a national Aluminium policy?(250 words) Financial express Why …

2) The Rajput style of architecture and paintings assimilated the regional influences but at the same time maintained their individuality, through the course of time. Comment.(250 words)

Topic– Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2) The Rajput style of architecture and paintings assimilated the regional influences but at the same time maintained their individuality, through the course of time. Comment.(250 words) Insightsonindia Directive word Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the …

1) An asset for India’s early effort at progress, starting in 1947, was the personal caliber of her leaders who played a great role in achieving the objectives set by the freedom struggle. Comment.(250 words)

Topic-Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) An asset for India’s early effort at progress, starting in 1947, was the personal caliber of her leaders who played a great role in achieving the objectives set by the freedom struggle. Comment.(250 words) “India after …