SECURE SYNOPSIS: 03 DECEMBER 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 Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 03 December 2018 Paper 2: Topics covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act What to study? Static Part: A brief overview of NJAC act …
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Topic Covered: Science and Technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Digital Sky Platform launched – India to start registration of drones, pilots, and operators Registration portal for online permission. In August 2018, India had announced the release of its Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) to enable safe flying of …
Topic Covered: Indian Culture – salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Hornbill Festival The Union Home Minister inaugurated the hugely popular Hornbill Festival 2018 in Kohima, coinciding with the Formation Day of Nagaland. Hornbill Festival offers unique opportunity for states to interact and exhibit their cultural …
Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Nasa’s Osiris-Rex What to study? Static Part: About NASA’s Osiris- Rex, asteroid Bennu. Dynamic and Current: Significance and objectives of the project, Why Bennu was chosen. Context: NASA’s Osiris-Rex mission is all set to reach the Bennu asteroid – a rock that may predate the solar system …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Kimberley Process What to study? Static Part: About the Kimberly process, previous chair, conflict diamonds. Dynamic and Current: How does the Kimberley Process work? Context: India will Chair Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) from 1st January 2018. It was handed Chairmanship …
Topics Covered: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage. Mekedatu dam project What to Study? Static Part: Key facts and location of Mekedatu dam …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; …
Topics covered: Women related issues. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Guidelines for crèches at workplaces What to study? Static Part: Maternity Benefit Act- key features, Guidelines on crèches at workplaces. Dynamic and Current: Significance of the act and challenges …
Topics covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act What to study? Static Part: A brief overview of NJAC act and the key amendments proposed. Dynamic and Current: Why was it …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,03 December 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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Insights into Editorial: Without maternity benefits Introduction: Under – nutrition continues to adversely affect majority of women in India. In India, every third woman is undernourished and every second woman is anaemic. An undernourished mother almost inevitably gives birth to a low birth weight baby. When poor nutrition starts in utero, it extends throughout the …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 DECEMBER 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: “History of the world will include events from 18th century such as colonization, decolonization”. …
Topic – Climate Change 8) Examine the adverse impacts caused by heat waves and how India should deal with it?(250 words) The hindu Why this question The Lancet countdown on health and climate report was released recently. Coming on the eve of the UN climate conference in Katowice, Poland, the report of the Lancet panel …
Topic – Issues related to agriculture 7) In recent years, we have seen a lot of farmer’s protests demanding loan waivers. Discuss the effectiveness of loan waivers in solving farmer’s issues?(250 words) Epw Why this question Loan waiver has been a very frequent demand by the farmers in India including in the current protests in …
Topic – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. 6) To hear the call of the Ganga, both political will and ethical responsibility are required. Analyze in the context of recent developments with respect to Ganga river. (250 words) Epw Hindustantimes Hindubuisnessline Why this question Ganga is the largest and …
Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 5) What are Trans Fats. Discuss their impact on health and, measures taken by the government to decrease the consumption of trans fats. (250 words) Downtoearth Reference Why this question FSSAI has recently launched a campaign to end …
Topic: India and its bilateral relations 4) Despite sharing a congruence of values and democratic ideals, India and the EU have both struggled to build a partnership that can be instrumental in shaping the geopolitics and geoeconomics of the 21st century. Comment. (250 words) Reference Why this question European Union releasing its strategy on India …
