Rajya Sabha TV The Big Picture: India Post Payments Bank

Rajya Sabha TV The Big Picture: India Post Payments Bank (Topic covered: Paper IV, General Studies – III Indian Economy and issues related to planning, Inclusive growth and issues arising from it) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 September 2018 launched the Payments Bank of Indian postal department that will take banking to the doorstep …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 08 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 08 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 …

TOPPER’S STRATEGY: Jayantika Singh, AIR 286, Law Optional, Self Study and 5 years work experience, First Mains

TOPPER’S STRATEGY: Jayantika Singh, AIR 286 Law Optional, Self Study and 5 years work experience, First Mains   Internet is replete with what to study and its sources. Some articles may even tell you how to study and how much to study. The real predicament actually goes a step further while  exploring questions such as …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 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– Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Supreme …

7) What do you understand by moral realism. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic-   Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 7) What do you understand by moral realism. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- This is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the …

6) Account for variation in ocean salinity and discuss its impacts?(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “ Ocean – Salinity” 6) Account for variation in ocean salinity and discuss its impacts?(250 words) GC Leong Physical Geography Ch 12   Key demand of the question Write about salinity in the ocean, its variation. Next, explain the factors affecting variation in oceans salinity. …

5) Examine whether the increase in irrigation efficiency leads to greater groundwater sustainability? Discuss how increasing irrigation efficiency can lead to more sustainable water usage?(250 words)

Topic– Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage 5) Examine whether the increase in irrigation efficiency leads to greater groundwater sustainability? Discuss how increasing irrigation efficiency can lead to more sustainable water usage?(250 words) Reference Why this question This article explains the finding of a recent study which highlights that new study has pointed out …

4) Belt and Road initiative provide a major point of disagreement with China and a significant factor driving India and US relations forward. Analyze. (250 words)

Topic– India and its bilateral relations 4) Belt and Road initiative provide a major point of disagreement with China and a significant factor driving India and US relations forward. Analyze. (250 words) dnaindia Why this question The article explains BRI in detail and highlights the impact of BRI on India’s relations with China and USA. …

3) Signing the COMCASA agreement is really a matter of when rather than if for India. Critically examine.(250 words)

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Signing the COMCASA agreement is really a matter of when rather than if for India. Critically examine.(250 words) Reference Why this question The article explains the 4 major pillars of India us defence partnership and presents a critical analysis of …

2) In order to prevent tampering of EVMs there is a need for  some urgent technical and administrative changes. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic– Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 2) In order to prevent tampering of EVMs there is a need for  some urgent technical and administrative changes. Discuss. (250 words) The hindu   Why this question There have been several allegations from various …

1) Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 is a landmark judgement but it also will spark many more challenges to inequality, discrimination. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic– Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 is a landmark judgement but it also will spark many more challenges to inequality, discrimination. Analyze.(250 words) The hindu Indian express Why this question The recent SC judgement set aside section 377 which criminalised homosexuality. …