QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 20 October 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,20 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, 20 October 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 October 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Azad Hind Government   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Particulars of Azad Hind Government- objectives, accomplishments and other related key facts.   Context: …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 OCTOBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 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–  Effects of globalization on Indian society 1) ” The motivation for “labelling” is not to learn and …

7) Discuss how the impact of various approaches of International  affairs, over international ethics, can be explained.(250 words)

Topic – Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 7) Discuss how the impact of various approaches of International  affairs, over international ethics, can be explained.(250 words) Lexicon Ethics Booklet (Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration) Directive word …

6) The competency and performance of HAL has been questioned in the ongoing Rafale controversy. Critically examine HAL’s performance in boosting defence production in the country?(250 words)

Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 6) The competency and performance of HAL has been questioned in the ongoing Rafale controversy. Critically examine HAL’s performance in boosting defence production in the country?(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article examines …

5) Briefly explain the objective and salient features of National Nutrition Mission? Examine how the achievement of outcomes under the mission can be enhanced?(250 words)

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 5) Briefly explain the objective and salient features of National Nutrition Mission? Examine how the achievement of outcomes under the mission can be enhanced?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The article highlights the objective …

4) Climate change from human-induced causes is already taking place and is both accelerating and intensifying. Discuss in light of the recent IPCC report?(250 words)

Topic – climate change 4) Climate change from human-induced causes is already taking place and is both accelerating and intensifying. Discuss in light of the recent IPCC report?(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question The article discusses in detail the meaning and the impact of IPCC report and explains why the window for action is fast …

3) Examine the factors affecting the distribution pattern of population in India?(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “population of India” 3) Examine the factors affecting the distribution pattern of population in India?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain first the distribution pattern of population in India and thereafter, explain the reason why is it so. Directive …

2) In a move to end gender-based discrimination and violence, UN agencies have called for a world-wide ban on virginity testing. Do you think the movie is justified. Comment.(250 words)

Topic –  Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 2) In a move to end gender-based discrimination and violence, UN agencies have called for a world-wide ban on virginity testing. Do you think the movie is justified. Comment.(250 words) Reference Why this …

1) ” The motivation for “labelling” is not to learn and understand but to attack without justification and shows lack of understanding”. Discuss in context of changes brought in society by advancement of the digital age.(250 words)

Topic–  Effects of globalization on Indian society 1) ” The motivation for “labelling” is not to learn and understand but to attack without justification and shows lack of understanding”. Discuss in context of changes brought in society by advancement of the digital age.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The digital age has revolutionised the way …

Insights into Editorial: A security architecture without the mortar

Insights into Editorial: A security architecture without the mortar   Introduction: (Critical views about National Security) : India’s national security environment has steadily deteriorated since 2014. New Delhi’s neighbourhood policy continues to be in the doldrums and there is a clear absence of vision on how to balance, engage and work with the many great …