Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 December 2018

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 December 2018 Paper 2 and 3: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure- energy related issues.   Saubhagya scheme   What to study? For Prelims: Key features, objectives and targets of the scheme. For …

FAME-India Scheme

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   FAME-India Scheme   To promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth of …

UN ‘Momentum for Change’ climate action award

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   UN ‘Momentum for Change’ climate action award   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features, awardees and significance of the award.   Context: An Indian private project, HelpUsGreen is one of 15 ground-breaking projects …

Rohingya refugees

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. India and its neighbourhood- relations. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   Rohingya refugees   What to study? For Prelims: Who are Rohingyas? For Mains: Displacement of …

National Register of Citizens (NRC)

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. India and its neighbourhood- relations. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   National Register of Citizens (NRC)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of NRC …

Saubhagya scheme

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure- energy related issues.   Saubhagya scheme   What to study? For Prelims: Key features, objectives and targets of the scheme. For Mains: Significance of the scheme.   Context: Nine States have achieved complete household …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 DECEMBER 2018

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 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: Issues related to poverty and hunger. General Studies – 2 Topic:  Issues related to …

7) Ethics of Care adopts a different approach and differs from the other major Western ethical theories. Discuss.(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 of Care adopts a different approach and differs from the other major Western ethical theories. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to …

6) All environmental struggles across the world are caught in sharply divided goals of popular politics and people’s right to live in a safe and sustainable environment. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words) 

Topic -Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, 6) All environmental struggles across the world are caught in sharply divided goals of popular politics and people’s right to live in a safe and sustainable environment. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words)  The hindu Why this question As various scientific reports suggest, the world is not doing enough to …

5) What do you think India needs to do to become a 5 trillion dollar economy. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) What do you think India needs to do to become a 5 trillion dollar economy. Discuss.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question In this article, Raghuram Rajan provides insights into the conditions in India and provides suggestions as to what needs …

4) PMMVY dilutes the provisions of the NFSA act and increases the hardships of the pregnant women. Examine.(250 words)

Topic– Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 4) PMMVY dilutes the provisions of the NFSA act and increases the hardships of the pregnant women. Examine.(250 words) The hindu Why this question In a country like India where poverty is rampant and inequalities glare NFSA is an important legislation catering to the food security and nutritional …

3) According to World Bank report 22% of Indians live below poverty line. With such a large population unable to support themselves, does targeted basic income make sense? Critically examine.(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Issues relating to poverty and hunger” 3) According to World Bank report 22% of Indians live below poverty line. With such a large population unable to support themselves, does targeted basic income make sense? Critically examine.(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us …

2) It is quite apparent that poverty in India is more concentrated in certain geographical areas and overall progress in fight against poverty and hunger has been uneven. While elucidating the reasons, suggest appropriate policy measures towards achieving Goals 1 and 2 of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “Issues related to poverty and hunger” 2) It is quite apparent that poverty in India is more concentrated in certain geographical areas and overall progress in fight against poverty and hunger has been uneven. While elucidating the reasons, suggest appropriate policy measures towards achieving Goals …

1) Critically examine whether a generics only model is the panacea for India’s disease burden?(250 words) 

Topic:  Issues related to health 1) Critically examine whether a generics only model is the panacea for India’s disease burden?(250 words)  Financial express Why this question The government off late has been focussing on the role of generics as a way to reduce health costs and ensuring better health outcomes. The article examines the role …