Insights Daily Current Affairs, 18 September 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 18 September 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Govt proposes to merge Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda What to study? For Prelims: Which three banks are being merged? For Mains: …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 18 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 18 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 right and healthy way to start a life

Insights into Editorial: The right and healthy way to start a life     Introduction: The largest number of malnourished children in the world call India their home. It is a country that fares poorly on many nutrition indicators. There are 19.8 million children in India, under the age of 6, who are undernourished. It …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 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-  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their …

7) Discuss the character and moral attributes of Mahatma Gandhi, which according to you are the reason for his great personality.(250 words)

Topic– Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 7) Discuss the character and moral attributes of Mahatma Gandhi, which according to you are the reason for his great personality.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of …

6) How did Northern Plains of India originate? Describe their prominent features and their importance to India’s economy.(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “northern plains” 6) How did Northern Plains of India originate? Describe their prominent features and their importance to India’s economy.(250 words) NCERT India Physical environment Ch 2 Key demand of the question The question expects us to describe about the northern plains of India, highlight their …

5) Defence modernization, though for long a stated aim, must be taken up with priority. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic – Security challenges and their management in border areas 5) Defence modernization, though for long a stated aim, must be taken up with priority. Analyze.(250 words) Reference Why this question The article talks about the status of military in India, the recommendations of the committees formed for military modernization and the shortcomings along with …

4) Recent cases of bridge collapses in India call for a prompt institutional revamp and close oversight. Critically Analyze.(250 words)

Topic– Disaster and disaster management. 4) Recent cases of bridge collapses in India call for a prompt institutional revamp and close oversight. Critically Analyze.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question India has recently witnessed a series of cases of bridge collapses. In this connection it is important to analyze the reasons behind the same and identify the …

3) Examine the issues in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and discuss ways through which the coverage under this scheme can be enhanced?(250 words)

Topic– Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies 3) Examine the issues in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and discuss ways through which the coverage under this scheme can be enhanced?(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article talks about the challenges faced by one of the most important scheme initiated by this …

2) The falling value of rupee will lead to several problems in Indian economy. Examine the causes of the problem and suggest steps to deal with this challenge?(250 words)

Topic– Indian economy: Issues 2) The falling value of rupee will lead to several problems in Indian economy. Examine the causes of the problem and suggest steps to deal with this challenge?(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article talks about the reasons why rupee has been depreciating in value, the impact of falling …

1) Deporting all illegal migrants from India is not a feasible and recommended solution. Comment.(250 words)

Topic-  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1) Deporting all illegal migrants from India is not a feasible and recommended solution. Comment.(250 words)  Economic times Why this question Citizenship in India has been subjected to many upheavals recently. NCR exercise and the proposed …