INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “India’s Nuclear Triad”.
INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “India’s Nuclear Triad”. India’s Nuclear Triad India’s Nuclear Triad
Day: November 20, 2018
Insights Static Quiz -172, 2018 –Geography
Insights Static Quiz -172, 2018 Geography ARCHIVES
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 20 November 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,20 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 …
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PIB+BACKGROUND: (20th November 2018) AirSewa 2.0
PIB+BACKGROUND: (20th November 2018) AirSewa 2.0 AirSewa 2.0 (Ministry of Civil Aviation) An upgraded version of AirSewa is to provide a superior user experience with enhanced functionalities. Major Improvements: Secure sign-up and log-in with social media Chatbot for travelers support Improved grievance management including social media grievances Real-time flight status Details flight schedule AirSewa 2.0 …
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PIB+BACKGROUND: (20th November 2018) Industrial Park Rating System
PIB+BACKGROUND: (20th November 2018) Industrial Park Rating System Commerce Minister Releases Report on Industrial Park Rating System (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) The report on Industrial Park Rating System was prepared by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Commerce Minister stated that: Manufacturing has emerged as one of …
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PIB+BACKGROUND : (20th November 2018) Exercise INDRA
PIB+BACKGROUND : (20th November 2018) Exercise INDRA Opening Ceremony: Exercise INDRA (Ministry of Defence) Opening ceremony for the Tenth Indo-Russian Joint Exercise, INDRA was held on 19th Nov 2018 at Babina Military Station (Uttar Pradesh). Aim of the Exercise: The aim is to practice joint planning and conduct to enhance interoperability of the two armies …
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PIB+BACKGROUND : (20th November 2018)238th Corps of Engineers Day + World Toilet Day
PIB+BACKGROUND : (20th November 2018) 238th Corps of Engineers Day + World Toilet Day 238th Corps of Engineers Day (Ministry of Defence) 238th Corps of Engineers Day was celebrated on 18 Nov 2018. This day is celebrated to commemorate the raising of the first engineering company in 1780. A function was also organized at Kashmir …
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 November 2018
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 November 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Kambala What to study? For Prelims: Key facts on Kambala. For Mains: Kambala- For and Against issues. Context: The coastal districts of Dakshina …
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Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 NOVEMBER 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 NOVEMBER 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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Insights into Editorial: When judges legislate
Insights into Editorial: When judges legislate Introduction: Through free elections, citizens of a democracy confer powers upon their leaders that are defined by law. In a constitutional democracy, power is divided so that the legislature makes the laws, the executive authority enforces and carries them out, and the judiciary operates independently. No one branch can …
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Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 NOVEMBER 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 NOVEMBER 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 NOVEMBER 2018
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 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: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and …
8) What is the role played by various institutions and individuals in imparting moral values to the children. Discuss.(250 words)
Topic– Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 8) What is the role played by various institutions and individuals in imparting moral values to the children. 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 question. we …
7) What do you understand by applied ethics. Discuss the factors behind the increased importance of the field of applied ethics.(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) What do you understand by applied ethics. Discuss the factors behind the increased importance of the field of applied ethics.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which …
6) The state, according to Kautilya, was confined not merely to the maintenance of law and order or the protection of the people but extended to enable the individual attain the highest development. Discuss.(250 words)
Topic-Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. 6) The state, according to Kautilya, was confined not merely to the maintenance of law and order or the protection of the people but extended to enable the individual attain the highest development. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this …
5) With the Arihant’s nuclear deterrence patrol, India has added immeasurably to the credibility of its nuclear deterrence. Examine.(250 words)
Topic – Internal security. 5) With the Arihant’s nuclear deterrence patrol, India has added immeasurably to the credibility of its nuclear deterrence. Examine.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question India’s first indigenously designed and built nuclear-powered submarine, the INS Arihant, which is equipped with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles had just completed a nearly month-long nuclear deterrence patrol. …
4) Our policy needs to shift focus from universal electricity connections to upgradation of quality of supply and services. Comment. (250 words)
Topic – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 4) Our policy needs to shift focus from universal electricity connections to upgradation of quality of supply and services. Comment. (250 words) epw Why this question India has recently achieved universal electrification after electrifying the last unelectrified village of India. However, it needs to be discussed …
3) The looming threat of water crisis is intensified due to its inefficient usage in energy sector. Analyze.(250 words)
Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 3) The looming threat of water crisis is intensified due to its inefficient usage in energy sector. Analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Niti Ayog has painted a bleak picture of water scenario in India. Planning and preparation must be in place to tackle this situation. The article …
2) Private sector investment in infrastructure is facing several headwinds. Analyze and also suggest solutions to pick up private sector investment?(250 words)
Topic – Indian Economy and issues relating to mobilization of resources 2) Private sector investment in infrastructure is facing several headwinds. Analyze and also suggest solutions to pick up private sector investment?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article discusses the contribution made by private sector, both in terms of capital and enterprise, in boosting …
1) The Pallava era witnesses a transition from rock cut to free-standing temples. Comment. (250 words)
Topic – Indian art and culture 1) The Pallava era witnesses a transition from rock cut to free-standing temples. Comment. (250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses the news that Mamallapuram stone sculpture got the GI tag. Tamil Nadu in its application stated that sculptures from Mamallapuram are known to be carved …
