SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 SEPTEMBER 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 20 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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 September 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Issues related to women. Triple talaq Ordinance What to Study? For Prelims: Highlights of the ordinance and the proposed Bill. For Mains: Significance and the need for a legislation on this. Context: The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance making instant …
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Insights into Editorial: Saving rivers Context: Assessment by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): Based on the recommendations of the National Green Tribunal, the CPCB last month apprised the States of the extent of pollution in their rivers. The number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has increased to 351 from 302 two years ago. The …
[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 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 – Part of static series under the heading – “coastal plains” 1) Explain the differences between …
Topic– Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 7) The lack of guidelines relating to the content of government advertisements in India works against the public interest. Critically examine.(250 words) The hindu Directive word Critically examine- here we have to probe deeper into the topic, get into details, and find out the causes or implications …
Topic– Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6) Explain how celestial objects are classified as planets? Discuss the status of Pluto as a planet?(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses the debates surrounding the status of Pluto as a planet and gives background information into how …
Topic– Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5) Most of the blame for the implosion of the financial sector in 2007-08 lies in the failure of regulation. Comment. Also discuss what are the core issues that still need to be resolved to prevent such crisis …
Topic– Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; 4) The new operational guidelines for PMFBY address the current challenges faced while implementing the scheme by putting forth effective solutions. Discuss.(250 words) Pib Why this question PMFBY is a flagship irrigation scheme of the GoI. But the …
TOPIC: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Discuss the implications of COMCASA agreement on India and the wider region?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The article highlights the benefits and issues that would arise out of signing COMCASA. The India USA 2+2 strategic dialogue hogged the …
Topic – Issues related to health 2) In recent years, suicide and other mental ailments have received intense attention, for they account for the majority of India’s health burden. Discuss the reasons behind high suicide death rate in the country and how India is responding to this health challenge?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article …
Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “coastal plains” 1) Explain the differences between India’s western and eastern coastal plains?(250 words) NCERT India Physical Geography – pg 18 Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out the major differences in the physiography and characteristics of western and eastern …
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