QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 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 into Editorial: The nature of dissent

Insights into Editorial: The nature of dissent   Introduction: The Right to Dissent is an important addition of expressing one’s view, and on many of its most important constituent elements. It will enable practitioners and citizens to claim their rights and participate more effectively in the project of democracy. Disagreeing with each other is a …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 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– Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and …

7) A free media has a crucial role in the prevention, monitoring and control of corruption. Discuss.(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) A free media has a crucial role in the prevention, monitoring and control of corruption. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- This is …

6) Which are the main factors that affect ocean relief? Explain the major relief features of ocean floor?(250 words)

Topic–  part of static series under the heading – “Ocean bottom relief” 6) Which are the main factors that affect ocean relief? Explain the major relief features of ocean floor?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question is self explanatory in its demand. It expects us to list the factor that contribute to …

5) Equality ‘within communities’ between men and women (personal law reform), rather than ‘equality between’ communities is more desirable (UCC). Critically analyze. (250 words)

Topic – Indian polity : Issues 5) Equality ‘within communities’ between men and women (personal law reform), rather than ‘equality between’ communities is more desirable (UCC). Critically analyze. (250 words) Financial express   Why this question The article discusses the recommendations of Law Commission with respect to the desirability of UCC in Indian context. UCC …

4) Given the perplexing situation in Afghanistan, India must carve out its own role in the region. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic– India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) Given the perplexing situation in Afghanistan, India must carve out its own role in the region. Critically analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Afghanistan is an important neighbouring country for India and its peace and stability are vital for India. Afghanistan is going to hold elections soon …

3) Tourism can become one of the mainstays of Indian economy if certain basic issues are taken care of. Examine.(250 words)

Topic – Indian economy – issues 3) Tourism can become one of the mainstays of Indian economy if certain basic issues are taken care of. Examine.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question The article discusses the steps that India needs to take in order to realise the government’s target of achieving 20 million tourists arrival by …

2) Indo-US relations in contemporary times is based on mutual trust and cooperation. in the light of this statement critically analyze the prospects of Indo-US relations in the contemporary times.(250 words)

Topic–  India and its bilateral relations 2) Indo-US relations in contemporary times is based on mutual trust and cooperation. in the light of this statement critically analyze the prospects of Indo-US relations in the contemporary times.(250 words) Livemint Why this question This article discusses the contour of indo us relationship, highlights the issues on which …

1) Examine the reasons behind low participation of Indian women the STEM fields. Also discuss the steps taken by the government recently to tackle the problem.(250 words)

Topic– Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 1) Examine the reasons behind low participation of Indian women the STEM fields. Also discuss the steps taken by the …