QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 September 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 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 Daily Current Affairs, 22 September 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 22 September 2018   Paper 1: Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.   Multidimensional Poverty Index 2018   What to study? For Prelims: MPI- key facts, India’s performance. For Mains: Key findings of the report, multidimensional poverty- global and country level challenges, …

Insights into Editorial: The economics of RCEP and potential outcomes for India

Insights into Editorial: The economics of RCEP and potential outcomes for India   Introduction: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and Six countries. The countries of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam The six …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 SEPTEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 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 – “Deserts” 1) Compare and contrast Ladakh desert …

6) What do you think are the qualities which made Nelson Mandela a great leader. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic– Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6) What do you think are the qualities which made Nelson Mandela a great leader. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates …

5) The NGT off late has been slackening in its responsibility of safeguarding the environment. Critically Examine in light of some of the recent decisions of NGT. (250 words)

Topic- Conservation, environmental degradation 5) The NGT off late has been slackening in its responsibility of safeguarding the environment. Critically Examine in light of some of the recent decisions of NGT. (250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question NGT has played a pivotal role in safeguarding against environmental degradation in India. The article highlights the issue of …

4) The Indian government has set an aggressive target of increasing the manufacturing share to 25% of GDP by 2025. What are the strategies that will help India achieve this goal? Discuss.(250 words)

Topic– Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) The Indian government has set an aggressive target of increasing the manufacturing share to 25% of GDP by 2025. What are the strategies that will help India achieve this goal? Discuss.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question India has launched …

3) The National Sex offenders list would enable India to tackle the problem of women safety in a much more effective way. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3) The National Sex offenders list would enable India to tackle the problem of women safety in a much more effective way. Analyze.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question India on Thursday joined eight other countries …

2) Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will ease burden on poor, be a catalyst for more changes in health sector. 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) Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will ease burden on poor, be a catalyst for more changes …

1) Compare and contrast Ladakh desert with Thar desert? Also, explain the drainage pattern in Thar desert?(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “Deserts” 1) Compare and contrast Ladakh desert with Thar desert? Also, explain the drainage pattern in Thar desert?(250 words) NCERT Physical Geography India Pg 17 Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out the similarities and differences in Ladakh and that …