QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 04 September 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 MINDMAPS: “Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)”. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Rajya Sabha TV The Big Picture: India Pak Indus Matters Crucial talks were held between delegations of India and Pakistan over various aspects of the Indus Water Treaty in Lahore in August, 2018. Both nations agreed to undertakethe Treaty to resolve issues on various hydroelectric projects- including the Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai in Jammu …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 SEPTEMBER 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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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 04 September 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Draft rules for E Pharmacies What to study? For Prelims: Highlights of the Draft. For Mains: Need for regulation and significance of e pharmacies. …
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Insights into Editorial: India and the U.S. — it’s complicated Context- Significance of 2+2 Dialogue: The first round of the India-U.S. 2+2 talks at the level of External Affairs Minister and Defence Minister and their counterparts is scheduled for September 6 in Delhi. The dialogue is an indication of the deepening strategic partnership between …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 04 SEPTEMBER 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: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 1) In its recent …
Topic-Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance 7) Discuss the exit, voice and loyalty theory as put forward by Albert Hirschman.(250 words) Lexicon- Ethics book; Values and ethics in public administration Wikipedia …
Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “climate change” 6) What do you understand by heat budget of the earth? Examine how anthropogenic factors are impacting the heat budget of the earth? (250 words) NCERT class XI Physical Geography Pg 81 Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain what is meant …
Topic – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology 5) What are biosimilars? Analyze why focussing on biosimilars will be advantageous for Indian pharma industry?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article highlights the challenges faced by pharma manufacturers in India and how biosimilars provide a good opportunity for them. Biosimilars have gained in importance in …
Topic– Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices 4) Critically examine whether the MSP formula of 50 per cent over cost A2+FL is ill-advised?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The article evaluates the merit of focussing on MSP for improving the status of farmers, and highlights the issues …
Topic– Disaster and disaster management. 3) There has to be a change from focussing only on managing natural disasters to improving resilience. Comment in the context of India’s preparedness for disasters and its disaster policy. (250 words) The hindu Why this question India is highly vulnerable to various kinds of natural disasters. Climate change, environmental degradation …
Topic– Disaster Management 2) With the likelihood of extreme weather patterns increasing because of global warming, operational management of dams deserves equal importance. Analyze. (250 words) Livemint Why this question Kerala floods is one of the most important topic to be prepared for disaster management section of paper 3. This article highlights the reasons why …
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 1) In its recent judgement on hate crimes, the Supreme Court has put forward a comprehensive set of measures to deal with the issue. Discuss.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question Recent spurt in incidents of hate crimes and violence has prompted the highest …
