QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 November 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,15 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 Daily Current Affairs, 15 November 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 November 2018   Paper 1: Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Rs 75 commemorative coin to mark anniversary of Tricolour hoisting by Bose What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features of the commemorative coin, flag …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 NOVEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 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: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on …

8) You have been asked to devise an advertisement campaign for a development programme to be launched nationally. What are the principles on which you will focus to increase the social influence of your advertisement. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic– Social influence and persuasion. 8) You have been asked to devise an advertisement campaign for a development programme to be launched nationally. What are the principles on which you will focus to increase the social influence of your advertisement. Discuss.(250 words) Lexicon ethics; Attitude Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us …

7) Critically analyze the impact economic Liberalization has had on growth and trade for agriculture in India?(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth” 7) Critically analyze the impact economic Liberalization has had on growth and trade for agriculture in India?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out …

6) We have seen landmark shift in Indian Economy since the adoption of new economic policy in 1991. Discuss the impact that it has had on different sectors of economy?(250 words)

Topic-Part of static series under the heading – “Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth” 6) We have seen landmark shift in Indian Economy since the adoption of new economic policy in 1991. Discuss the impact that it has had on different sectors of economy?(250 words) …

5) Man animal conflict is an issue that demands urgent attention. We need to find the right policy and regulatory mix to reflect that realization. Examine.(250 words)

Topic–  Conservation 5) Man animal conflict is an issue that demands urgent attention. We need to find the right policy and regulatory mix to reflect that realization. Examine.(250 words) Livemint Why this question This article talks about the often neglected issue of man animal conflict and establishes that it is a problem which requires immediate …

4) Explain the difference toll and annuity model in PPP projects? Critically analyze whether adopting the hybrid annuity model for road construction would resolve issues associated with PPP projects?(250 words)

Topic – Investment model 4) Explain the difference toll and annuity model in PPP projects? Critically analyze whether adopting the hybrid annuity model for road construction would resolve issues associated with PPP projects?(250 words) livemint Why this question The article very lucidly explains the difference between toll and annuity model of PPP projects and examines …

3) What do you understand by the writ of continuing mandamus. Discuss its importance in environmental protection measures in India.(250 words)

Topic–  Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 3) What do you understand by the writ of continuing mandamus. Discuss its importance in environmental protection measures in India.(250 words) Reference Why this question Environment has …

2) Environmental PIL has emerged largely because of the court’s interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic – Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2) Environmental PIL has emerged largely because of the court’s interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the …

1) Discuss the background and the judgement of the recent Sabarimala temple controversy.(250 words)

Topic- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Discuss the background and the judgement of the recent Sabarimala temple controversy.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article provides a concise yet a complete picture of the recent Sabarimala Temple controversy which has raised severe criticism from political parties and …