QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 02 November 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,02 November 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 into Editorial: The unifier of modern India

Insights into Editorial: The unifier of modern India   Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity – the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, in Gujarat’s Kevadiya, on Patel’s birth anniversary. He became one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat as he organised the peasants of Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 02 NOVEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 02 NOVEMBER 2018 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2019: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   Tomorrow’s Static Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   General Studies …

7) “Ethics is neither feelings, nor religion. It is neither following the law nor  doing whatever society accepts.” Comment.(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) “Ethics is neither feelings, nor religion. It is neither following the law nor  doing whatever society accepts.” Comment.(250 words)  Reference Directive word Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and …

6) It is said that well- anchored inflation expectations can improve the strength of the domestic economy. Discuss in light of India’s flexible inflation targeting framework?(250 words)

Topic: Indian economy : Issues 6) It is said that well- anchored inflation expectations can improve the strength of the domestic economy. Discuss in light of India’s flexible inflation targeting framework?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article highlights the importance of selecting an apt anchor for inflation targeting which would enable the central bank …

5) Rural India faces a huge problem of air pollution, towards which sufficient attention has not been paid. Analyze. (250 words)

Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5) Rural India faces a huge problem of air pollution, towards which sufficient attention has not been paid. Analyze. (250 words) Livemint Why this question Indian cities are grappling with the problem of air pollution and the issue has been sufficiently highlighted. However, rural India is …

4) Discuss how section 7 of RBI act empowers the central government to intervene in the functioning of the RBI. What are the recent issues surrounding the act. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) Discuss how section 7 of RBI act empowers the central government to intervene in the functioning of the RBI. What are the recent issues surrounding the act. Discuss.(250 words) Livemint Why this question The central government has recently …

3) Air Pollution in India can no longer be tackled with short term, reactive solutions. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3) Air Pollution in India can no longer be tackled with short term, reactive solutions. Critically analyze.(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article highlights the severeness of the problem of air pollution in …

2) The tension between the Executive and Judiciary isn’t new but it has assumed a different dimension in recent years. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic– Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 2) The tension between the Executive and Judiciary isn’t new but it has assumed a different dimension in recent years. Critically analyze.(250 words) Indianexpress Directive word Critically analyze-here we  have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it …

1) Analyse the mechanisms through which the separation of powers between legislature and executive has been weakened, thereby weakening the legislature over the years in India. (250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions” 1) Analyse the mechanisms through which the separation of powers between legislature and executive has been weakened, thereby weakening the legislature over the years in India. (250 words)   Key demand of the question The …