QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 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: Post office solutions: the challenges facing India Post Payments Bank

Insights into Editorial: Post office solutions: the challenges facing India Post Payments Bank   Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a payments bank of the Department of Posts that will take banking to the doorstep of every citizen through an unmatched network of post offices and almost 3 lakh postmen and ‘Grameen Dak Sewaks’.   …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 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 – 1 Topic– Salient features of Indian society 1) The status of elderly in India has transformed a lot …

7) What do you understand by the term ethos. Discuss. Also discuss the salient constituents of the Indian ethos.(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 the term ethos. Discuss. Also discuss the salient constituents of the Indian ethos.(250 words) Reference Wikipedia Directive word Discuss- This is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us …

6) What are tides and explain the factors that lead to the occurrence of tides? Explain the various types of tides?(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Tides” 6) What are tides and explain the factors that lead to the occurrence of tides? Explain the various types of tides?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question is quite straightforward in its demand. We need to explain the various factors that lead …

5) The ambiguous nature of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act,1967 (UAPA)  gives unreasonable power to authorities. Examine. (250 words)

Topic – Linkages between development and spread of extremism; Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 5) The ambiguous nature of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act,1967 (UAPA)  gives unreasonable power to authorities. Examine. (250 words) The hindu Reference Reference Why this question UAPA and AFSPA are one of the controversial …

4) PSBs are currently dealing with difficult issues with no easy solutions. But the current situation is also an opportunity to undertake reforms and strengthen state-run banks. Critically analyze the recommendations of standing committee on finance in this regard?(250 words)

Topic– Indian economy – issues 4) PSBs are currently dealing with difficult issues with no easy solutions. But the current situation is also an opportunity to undertake reforms and strengthen state-run banks. Critically analyze the recommendations of standing committee on finance in this regard?(250 words) Livemint Why this question NPA is a huge issue being …

3) The India-U.S. relationship shouldn’t be allowed to define India’s geopolitical character, strategic future or the limits of its other bilateral relationships. Discuss in light of the recent 2+2 meeting between India and USA?(250 words)

Topic– India and its bilateral relations 3) The India-U.S. relationship shouldn’t be allowed to define India’s geopolitical character, strategic future or the limits of its other bilateral relationships. Discuss in light of the recent 2+2 meeting between India and USA?(250 words) The hindu Why this question India USA 2+2 dialogue has just concluded, and the …

2) As the trends of smaller families and reductions in the cost of mobility continue, the present generation of Indians faces a unique challenge on how it approaches its filial obligations. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic– Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Effects of globalization on Indian society 2) As the trends of smaller families and reductions in the cost of mobility continue, the present generation of Indians faces a unique challenge on how it approaches its filial obligations. Critically analyze.(250 words) Indianexpress Directive word Critically analyze-  Here we …

1) The status of elderly in India has transformed a lot from the era gone by, in part because the society is in the throes of turbulent change. Examine and discuss the role played by Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act?(250 words)

Topic– Salient features of Indian society 1) The status of elderly in India has transformed a lot from the era gone by, in part because the society is in the throes of turbulent change. Examine and discuss the role played by Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act?(250 words) Indian express Why this …