QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 October 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,11 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, 11 October 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 11 October 2018   Paper 2: Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   Competition Commission of India   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: CCI- features, composition, functions and significance, Key features of the Competition Act.   Context: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has amended the Combination Regulations. …

Insights into Editorial: Power politics at play

Insights into Editorial: Power politics at play     Context: The Central government has proposed a set of changes to the Electricity Act 2003.  In the revised proposal, the Ministry of Power has included ample provisions for renewable energy generation and distribution. The amendments seek to enable a market transformation in electricity. The link between …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 OCTOBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 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– Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc 1) The east coast of …

7) What do you understand about #Metoo and #timesup movement? Evaluate whether these movements take us closer towards gender equality?(250 words)

Topic– Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 7) What do you understand about #Metoo and #timesup movement? Evaluate whether these movements take us closer towards gender equality?(250 words) Indian express Why this question Difficult questions related to gender discrimination and the unequal treatment of sexes have been raised …

6) Time is running out to keep global warming below 1.5°C since pre-industrial era levels. Do you agree. Discuss. (250 words)

Topic-  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6) Time is running out to keep global warming below 1.5°C since pre-industrial era levels. Do you agree. Discuss. (250 words) The hindu Why this question Climate change and global warming to levels above 1.5 degrees celsius of the pre-industrial levels will have devastating consequences especially …

5) There’s more to the Indian diet than polished rice and wheat and for that reason we should diversify from the major emphasis on paddy and wheat. Examine. (250 words)

Topic:  Part of static series under the heading – “Major crops” 5) There’s more to the Indian diet than polished rice and wheat and for that reason we should diversify from the major emphasis on paddy and wheat. Examine. (250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to highlight that Indian dietary regime …

4) Critically analyze whether an alliance such as a Free and Open India Pacific (FOIP) would benefit India, if India were to be a part of it?(250 words)

Topic – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Critically analyze whether an alliance such as a Free and Open India Pacific (FOIP) would benefit India, if India were to be a part of it?(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article discusses the idea of FOIP, …

3) The rising mental ill health is causing mounting disabilities, early deaths and fuelling cycles of poverty. Critically examine. (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) The rising mental ill health is causing mounting disabilities, early deaths and fuelling cycles of poverty. Critically examine. (250 words) Indian express Why this question Mental health is one of the most …

2) The judiciary is deviating from its own precedents in terms of civil liberties. Critically analyze the statement in light of some of the recent SC judgements.(250 words)

Topic – Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2) The judiciary is deviating from its own precedents in terms of civil liberties. Critically analyze the statement in light of some of the recent SC judgements.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Civil liberties are essential and perhaps the most …

1) The east coast of India is again going to be hit by a cyclone. Explain why Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones in India as compared to India’s west coast? Also explain, how are these cyclones classified?(250 words)

Topic– Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc 1) The east coast of India is again going to be hit by a cyclone. Explain why Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones in India as compared to India’s west coast? Also explain, how are these cyclones classified?(250 words) Timesof india …