QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 12 October 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,12 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, 12 October 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 October 2018   Paper 1: Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.   Global Hunger Index What to study? For Prelims: GHI- key facts, Performance of India and other countries. For Mains: GHI- findings on India, concerns and challenges, remedies.   Context: …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 12 OCTOBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 12 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– Events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, …

6) “The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity.” – Zig Ziglar. Comment on the above statement in light of the public services in India.(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. 6) “The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity.” – Zig Ziglar. Comment on the above statement in light of the public services in …

5) Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water?(250 words)

Topic-  Part of static series under the heading – “Green revolution” 5) Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to discuss the salient features of green revolution, due to which green …

4) What do you understand by geoengineering? Critically examine its relevance in current times?(250 words)

Topic:  Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 4) What do you understand by geoengineering? Critically examine its relevance in current times?(250 words) Reference Why this question The latest report by IPCC has brought into focus once again, the need to act fact on climate change, because the window to …

3) As SAARC loses all steam, Delhi needs to reimagine its economic and political geography. Comment.(250 words)

Topic – India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) As SAARC loses all steam, Delhi needs to reimagine its economic and political geography. Comment.(250 words) Indian express Why this question Some of the recent events highlight the growing inability of the SAARC to achieve its stated and desired objectives. It is important to examine those events …

2) The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill), 2018 falls short of bringing out substantial changes to the NHRC. Critically analyze. (250 words)

Topic–  Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 2) The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Bill), 2018 falls short of bringing out substantial changes to the NHRC. Critically analyze. (250 words) Indian express Reference Why this question NHRC of India has been facing severe criticism from many corners including the SC which has termed the organisation …

1) The Non-aligned movement adopted a soft balancing strategy aimed at challenging the superpower excesses in a normative manner. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic– 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. 1) The Non-aligned movement adopted a soft balancing strategy aimed at challenging the superpower excesses in a normative manner. Discuss.(250 words) The hindu Why …