August
Topic – Part of static series under the heading “Fronts” 6) Explain the role of the polar front and the air masses that come in conflict in the polar front zone in the temperature and precipitation cycles of the mid latitude and high latitude climates?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us […]
Topic – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. 5) Critically analyze the options available for price stabilisation of agriculture commodities in the face of increased output.(250 words) indianexpress Why this question India has been witnessing farming distress which is partly due to increased production and a weaker demand, which […]
Topic– Disaster and disaster management. 4) It is time to formulate water management policies for reservoirs in such a manner that dams are used to control floods, not cause them. Critically Comment.(250 words) The hindu indianexpress Why this question Kerala recently witnessed devastating floods of unprecedented magnitude. Different reasons have been forwarded for the […]
Topic– India and its neighbourhood relations 3) When it comes to regional cooperation, India’s focus has shifted from SAARC to BIMSTEC. Discuss.(250 words) Livemint Why this question In light of the recent summit of BIMSTEC to be conducted in Kathmandu, the grouping has gained significance off late. Ever since, the hopes of a regional partnership […]
Topic– Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 2) Examine whether Right to privacy and right to information are inherently at conflict with each other. Discuss the regulatory architecture through which the two objectives can be reconciled?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article discusses that both RTI and privacy are important civil rights that […]
Topic– Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Sabarimala temple entry case is a test case not only for freedom of religion and women’s rights but also for constitutional interpretation. Comment.(250 words) The hindu timesofindia Why this question The Supreme Court is presently hearing a petition challenging the restrictions […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 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 […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 16 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 […]
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 28 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 […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 28 August 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Heritage Circuit and North East Circuit What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Various circuits covered under Swadesh Dashan scheme and key features of […]
Rajya Sabha TV In Depth – Ice on Moon India’s first lunar probe Chandrayaan 1, launched by Indian Space Research Organisation in October 2008, among its many achievements, discovered the presence of water molecules in the lunar soil. The Chandrayaan 2 mission to be launched in January 2019 is going for deeper exploration in the […]
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 28 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: Should Article 35A be scrapped? Article 35A is in recent news: There was a writ petition filed by an NGO “We the Citizens” challenging the validity of both Article 35A and Article 370. It argued that four representatives from Kashmir were part of the Constituent Assembly involved in the drafting of the […]
[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 28 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 will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal […]
Topic-Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) What are human values. Discuss. Also discuss some the human values having a universal relevance.(250 words) Lexicon Ethics Book; Chapter- Ethics and Human interface. Reference Directive word Discuss- Discuss- […]
Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “air masses” 6) Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to answer by explaining what air masses are, essential conditions for the formation of an air mass, and how […]
Topic– Environmental Impact Assessment 5) There is a need to strengthen the EIA procedures and norms to make ourselves less vulnerable to the vagaries of nature. Analyze. (250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question The frequency of natural disasters is on the rise not only in India but across the world. In India, however , as […]
Topic– Issues related to health 4) Insurance based health schemes are unlikely to succeed unless supplemented with improvements in primary healthcare. Discuss.(250 words) Livemint Why this question PM has announced the intention of the government to come out with a health insurance scheme that deals with the problem of rising OoPE wrt healthcare. The article […]
Topic– Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges 3) If there was any real benefit in having a Legislative Council, all States in the country should, and arguably would, have a second chamber. Evaluate.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses the debates surrounding the creation of […]