Insights Daily Current Affairs, 17 September 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 17 September 2018   Paper 1: Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.   ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement What to study? For Prelims: Basic facts on Swachhata Hi Seva movement and Swachh Bharat Mission. For Mains: Significance and performance of SBM, shortcomings and …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 17 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 17 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 …

10 Days to Mains: Don’t Be Intimidated. Be Inspired. – by Anudeep Durishetty, Rank – 1 CSE-2017

10 Days to Mains: Don’t Be Intimidated. Be Inspired. by Anudeep Durishetty, Rank – 1 CSE-2017 The centre court at Wimbledon is a remarkable place. Throughout Wimbledon’s history, on the day of the finals, this hallowed arena has been witness to something extraordinary. Many young, promising players who were expected to win the title simply …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 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– Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and …

7) Himalayas are not only the physical barrier, they are also a climatic, drainage and cultural divide. Analyze. (250 words)

Topic– Part of statistics series under the heading – “Himalayas” 7) Himalayas are not only the physical barrier, they are also a climatic, drainage and cultural divide. Analyze. (250 words) NCERT India Physical environment Pg 11 Key demand of the question The focus of the question is explaining the multiple role played by Himalayas which …

6) Draft Electricity Amendment Act, 2018 proposes a slew of measures to bring transparency in power generation market. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6) Draft Electricity Amendment Act, 2018 proposes a slew of measures to bring transparency in power generation market. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Why this question The draft electricity amendment act has forwarded a slew of measures aimed at bringing transparency in the power generation market. It is therefore …

5) Despite the law banning manual scavenging, it is a harsh reality that the practice still exists in India. Critically examine.(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. 5) Despite the law banning manual scavenging, it is a harsh reality that the practice still exists in India. …

4) Some of the mainstream arguments against the potential threat of blasphemy laws to a liberal democracy seem to be operating within a minimalist understanding of secularism. Critically analyze.(250 words) 

Topic-  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4) Some of the mainstream arguments against the potential threat of blasphemy laws to a liberal democracy seem to be operating within a minimalist understanding of secularism. Critically analyze.(250 words)  epw Why this question Punjab government …

3) How far will the legal emphasis on “self-determination” go in helping LGBTQ persons navigate their lives in a society full of prejudices. Comment, in the light of the recent SC judgment on section 377.(250 words)

Topic– Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3) How far will the legal emphasis on “self-determination” go in helping LGBTQ persons navigate their lives in a society full of prejudices. Comment, in the light of the recent SC judgment on section 377.(250 words) epw Why this question Recently the …

2) Democracy in this world has come in waves. Explain this statement while also discussing the status of democracy in the South Asia?(250 words)

Topic – World History 2) Democracy in this world has come in waves. Explain this statement while also discussing the status of democracy in the South Asia?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The article highlights the status of democracy in South Asia, it examines the problems faced by democracy. The question would help you …

1) Explain the mechanism of cloud formation? Discuss the impact of air pollution on rainfall patterns in India?(250 words)

Topic– Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) Explain the mechanism of cloud formation? Discuss the impact of air pollution on rainfall patterns in India?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The question highlights the …

Insights into Editorial: Power games: on issues in the power sector

Insights into Editorial: Power games: on issues in the power sector Context: The Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the Reserve Bank of India’s February circular asking banks to recognise loans as non-performing even if repayment was delayed by just one day, and resolve them within 180 days. If banks failed to comply with …