QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 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 …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 September 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 05 September 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Women and related issues.   International Women Entrepreneurs Summit   What to study? For Prelims: International Women Entrepreneurs Summit- key facts, SAWDF. For Mains: Significance and outcomes of the summit, Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.   Context: The International Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2018 is …

Insights into Editorial: Still too many children out of school

Insights into Editorial: Still too many children out of school   Introduction: The Preamble to the Indian Constitution states that the democratic Republic of India shall secure social, economic and political justice. Education is undoubtedly the most important element in the movement to secure this end. Although the Directive Principles of State Policy mandate the …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 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: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 1) Although …

7) Corruption is a multi-faceted problem and requires a comprehensive strategy to deal with. Discuss the ways in which corruption can be reduced.(250 words)

Topic- 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) Corruption is a multi-faceted problem and requires a comprehensive strategy to deal with. Discuss the ways in which corruption can be reduced.(250 words) Reference …

6) Bring out the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and use of oceans and their resources?(250 words)

Topic–  Part of static series under the heading – “Oceans – basics” 6) Bring out the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and use of oceans and their resources?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to discuss the status of world’s oceans, highlight the problems plaguing them and give …

5) Militancy in Kashmir has turned into a new phase, and needs to be dealt sensibly. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic – Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism 5) Militancy in Kashmir has turned into a new phase, and needs to be dealt sensibly. Analyze.(250 words) Indian express Reference Why this question Militancy in Kashmir has witnessed a sharp increase in recent years. Besides, the profile of …

4) Discuss the role played by the Border Security Force in protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. (250 words)

Topic– Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 4) Discuss the role played by the Border Security Force in protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. (250 words) Reference Wikipedia Why this question BSF is an important security organisation which works in varied terrains ranging from the Thar desert to the Jammu Kashmir …

3) Mature countries work together in areas where their interests converge and act independently in areas where interests diverge. Discuss in light of US India relationship? (250 words)

Topic–  India and its bilateral relations 3) Mature countries work together in areas where their interests converge and act independently in areas where interests diverge. Discuss in light of US India relationship? (250 words) Livemint Why this question The 2+2 dialogue framework of India USA is set to meet this week. India USA relationship has …

2) Discuss the reasons why so many children in India still remain out of school? Suggest ways through which this situation can be reversed?(250 words)

Topic– Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education 2) Discuss the reasons why so many children in India still remain out of school? Suggest ways through which this situation can be reversed?(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses the gaps in enrolment among children, examines the gender …

1) Although BIMSTEC has made several significant strides recently, it still faces a number of challenges undermining its potential. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 1) Although BIMSTEC has made several significant strides recently, it still faces a number of challenges undermining its potential. Analyze.(250 words) The hindu The hindu Why this question BIMSTEC is an important regional organisation of which India is a prime member. …