QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 October 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,06 October 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 exam …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 06 October 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 06 October 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.   Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2018   What to study? For Prelims: SSG Survey- criteria, rankings. For Mains: SSG- significance.   Context: Prime …

Insights into Editorial: The new deals — on U.S.-Mexico-Canada pact

Insights into Editorial: The new deals — on U.S.-Mexico-Canada pact Context: USMCA Replacing NAFTA After more than a year of intense negotiation, the U.S, Canada and Mexico managed to arrive at a revised trade agreement to replace the quarter-century-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). A new free trade pact USMCA replaces the 25-year-old North …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 OCTOBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 OCTOBER 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 – “ Soils of India” 1) Explain the main …

6) What do you think are the different types (levels)  of leadership in public service. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic– Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government. 6) What do you think are the different types (levels)  of leadership in public service. Discuss. (250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about …

5) The management of shifting cultivation remains a fundamental imperative for agricultural development planning in the uplands of northeast India. Why do you think shifting cultivation is still practiced. Examine.(250 words)

Topic- Major crops and cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage. 5) The management of shifting cultivation remains a fundamental imperative for agricultural development planning in the uplands of northeast India. Why do you think shifting cultivation is still practiced. Examine.(250 words) The hindu Reference Why …

4) Explain the reasons behind the recently witnessed Rupee slide. What are the options available with the RBI to ameliorate the situation. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) Explain the reasons behind the recently witnessed Rupee slide. What are the options available with the RBI to ameliorate the situation. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Economic times Why this question The Indian Rupee has been at its historic low. It …

3) With a scheme like Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya yojana, our state capacity now needs to go far beyond the health sector, to ensure success. Examine. (250 words)

Topic–  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) With a scheme like Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya yojana, our state capacity now needs to go far beyond the health sector, to ensure success. Examine. (250 words) Indian express Why this question. The article discusses the things to be monitored to …

2) There were many similarities between German Nazism and  Mussolini’s fascist system, but there were also some important differences. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic– History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 2) There were many similarities between German Nazism and  Mussolini’s fascist system, but there were also some important …

1) Explain the main causes and effects of soil erosion in India, as well as prevention or soil erosion techniques?(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “ Soils of India” 1) Explain the main causes and effects of soil erosion in India, as well as prevention or soil erosion techniques?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out the reasons why soil erosion happens, the ill impact …