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 …
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Rajya Sabha TV The Big Picture One World One Sun One Grid (Topics covered: General Studies III- Technology and Environment) PM Narendra Modi stressed that India would generate 40% of power from non-fossil fuels by 2030 and has called for connecting solar energy supply across borders giving the mantra of ‘One World One Sun One …
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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 …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 08 October 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Women and related issues. “Future of Work in India” survey by WEF What to study? For Prelims: About WEF and highlights of its report. For Mains: Significance of the report, concerns raised and challenges ahead. Context: “Future of Work in India” …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 08 OCTOBER 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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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 …
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[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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
