OPTIONAL Papers – Mains – 2018 (Philosophy, Sociology, Pub Ad, Geography, Anthropology, Medical Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Kannada, Mythili)

  OPTIONAL Papers – Mains – 2018: Philosophy Optional Mains 2018 Paper 1 Philosophy_Optional Mains 2018 Paper 2 Mechanical Engineering Paper – 2 Mains 2018 Mechanical Paper – 1 Engineering Mains – 2018 Maithili paper 1 Mains 2018 Maithili paper 2 Mains 2018 Mathematics 2 Mains 2018 Mathematics 1 Mains 2018 Pubad Paper 2 Mains …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 08 October 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,08 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 into Editorial: A flight path with obstacles

Insights into Editorial: A flight path with obstacles   Introduction: India is one of the fastest-growing markets for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and one of the top UAV importers for military purposes worldwide, says a report. According to global market intelligence and advisory firm BIS Research, by 2021, the Indian UAV market will reach USD …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 OCTOBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 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 – “Natural vegetation of India” 1)Tropical Deciduous Forests are …

7) “Political parties must evolve a consensus on the code of conduct for their members both inside the Parliament and out of it, otherwise, people might soon lose faith in our political processes and institutions.” Comment. (250 words)

Topic– Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; 7) “Political parties must evolve a consensus on the code of conduct for their members both inside the Parliament and …

6) Discuss the possible impacts of climate change on India’s different physiographic regions.(250 words)

Topic- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6) Discuss the possible impacts of climate change on India’s different physiographic regions.(250 words) Reference Why this question Climate change is an impending threat and its manifestations are already clear. In this context, it is important to analyze how climate change will possibly impact different physiographic …

5) Coal to Liquid technology might prove to be an end to India’s energy crisis. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology 5) Coal to Liquid technology might prove to be an end to India’s energy crisis. Discuss. (250 words) Reference Why this question The article explains what Coal to Liquid aka Coal liquefaction technology is and the advantages it holds for a country like India. At a time …

4) What do you think are the pros and cons of living in a slum for the urban poor(slum dwellers). Analyze.(250 words)

Topic– Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 4) What do you think are the pros and cons of living in a slum for the urban poor(slum dwellers). Analyze.(250 words) epw Why this question Slums are a harsh reality of most of …

3) Discuss the challenges faced by India in eradicating Tuberculosis. (250 words)

Topic–  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources; Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 3) Discuss the challenges faced by India in eradicating Tuberculosis. (250 words) epw Why this question TB is an important infectious disease affecting millions of people worldwide. India harbours the highest TB burden …

2) Consumption of poor quality medicines could be accelerating drug resistance in India. Examine the issue with an eye on what needs to be done.(250 words)

Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) Consumption of poor quality medicines could be accelerating drug resistance in India. Examine the issue with an eye on what needs to be done.(250 words) The Hindu Why this question The article highlights the …

1)Tropical Deciduous Forests are most widely distributed in India. Explain the different types of tropical deciduous forest in India and their characteristics?(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Natural vegetation of India” 1)Tropical Deciduous Forests are most widely distributed in India. Explain the different types of tropical deciduous forest in India and their characteristics?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out the different kinds of tropical deciduous forests …