QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 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: Modernizing land records in India

Insights into Editorial: Modernizing land records in India   Introduction: India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but its growth potential has been compromised by resource misallocation, especially when it comes to land. India is one of the most land-scarce countries in the world. The demand for land has accelerated with …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 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 evolution 1) Analyze the reasons given by the supreme court in overturning …

7) It would be difficult, if not impossible, to count the number of political attitudes that a person develops throughout his lifetime. Comment.(250 words)

Topic–  Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 7) It would be difficult, if not impossible, to count the number of political attitudes that a person develops throughout his lifetime. Comment.(250 words) Reference Directive word Comment- here we have to express our …

6) Discuss the major resources that can be obtained from ocean deposits and the reasons why their extraction is limited?(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Ocean deposits” 6) Discuss the major resources that can be obtained from ocean deposits and the reasons why their extraction is limited?(250 words) Reference Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain the major types of resources that can be obtained from ocean …

5) The policy of inflation targeting in India, which RBI has persisted with for quite some time now is the reason why capital intensive industries in India are suffering. Critically analyze. (250 words)

Topic – Indian Economy and issues relating to growth 5) The policy of inflation targeting in India, which RBI has persisted with for quite some time now is the reason why capital intensive industries in India are suffering. Critically analyze. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The article talks about the persistent policy of inflation …

4) The progress on sustainable development goal impacting child malnutrition has been tardy across the world including India. Examine and suggest how to tackle this problem?(250 words)

Topic– Inclusive Growth and issues related to it 4) The progress on sustainable development goal impacting child malnutrition has been tardy across the world including India. Examine and suggest how to tackle this problem?(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article discusses the immense challenge posed by the issue of malnutrition, examines the problem or …

3) Discuss the structure and functioning of the International Criminal Court. Also discuss the criticism faced by the organization.(250 words) 

Topic – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3) Discuss the structure and functioning of the International Criminal Court. Also discuss the criticism faced by the organization.(250 words)  The hindu Wikipedia Why this question ICC has been recently in news over ts several verdicts and also due to the US threatening the …

2) Implementation of the HIV/ AIDS [Prevention and Control] Act is  a positive and a much-awaited development. Discuss.(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. 2) Implementation of the HIV/ AIDS [Prevention and Control] Act is  a positive and a much-awaited development. Discuss.(250 words)  The hindu …

1) Analyze the reasons given by the supreme court in overturning its earlier judgment in Naz foundation case 2013?(250 words)

Topic– Indian Constitution- historical evolution 1) Analyze the reasons given by the supreme court in overturning its earlier judgment in Naz foundation case 2013?(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article discusses the verdict of SC in section 377 case in detail. This is an iconic case in the evolution of constitution with several …