Insights into Editorial: The backlash against China is growing

Insights into Editorial: The backlash against China is growing   Introduction: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which seeks to invest about $8 trillion in infrastructure projects across Asia, Europe and Africa, has come under intense scrutiny, not least due to suspicions over China’s intent behind the ambitious project. A study by the Centre for …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 10 October 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 10 October 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Chhotu ram What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About Chhotu Ram and his contributions.   Context: A 64-foot-tall statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 10 October 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,10 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 Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 10 OCTOBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 10 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 – 2 Topic – Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) The …

6) #Metoo movement in India reflects the patriarchy that is deep rooted in Indian culture. Critically Analyze.(250 words)

Topic – Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 6) #Metoo movement in India reflects the patriarchy that is deep rooted in Indian culture. Critically Analyze.(250 words) Financial express Why this question #Metoo movement in India has raised several debates over constitutes acceptable behaviour for men, the level of …

5) “Empathy is a tool for building people into groups, for allowing us to function as more than self-obsessed individuals.” Neil Gaiman. Comment on the above statement in light of the need for empathy in public service.(250 words)

Topic– Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. 5) “Empathy is a tool for building people into groups, for allowing us to function as more than self-obsessed individuals.” Neil Gaiman. Comment on the above statement in light …

4) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made projections for how the rise in global average temperatures can be restricted within 1.5°C of pre-industrial times. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic-  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 4) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made projections for how the rise in global average temperatures can be restricted within 1.5°C of pre-industrial times. Discuss. (250 words) Indian express Why this question IPCC has recently submitted its report on climate change and it has forwarded …

3) Examine the problems related to productivity in Indian agriculture and what needs to be done to solve the problem? (250 words)

Topic:  Part of static series under the heading – “Agriculture” 3) Examine the problems related to productivity in Indian agriculture and what needs to be done to solve the problem? (250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out the status of productivity in Indian agriculture, analyze the reasons …

2) Analyze the debate on Uniform CIvil Code in India. What do you think should be done in this regard. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic–  Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2) Analyze the debate on Uniform CIvil Code in India. What do you think should be done in this regard. Discuss. (250 words) The hindu Why this question There have been various calls for a uniform civil code in the country, right …

1) The concept of dignity has being invoked by Supreme Court in several cases of law, but not in a uniform manner. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic – Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) The concept of dignity has being invoked by Supreme Court in several cases of law, but not in a uniform manner. Analyze.(250 words) Indian express Why this question The SC has given several rulings like the one on section 377, …