INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “Increasing Heat Waves”.
INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “Increasing Heat Waves”. Increasing Heat Waves Increasing Heat Waves
Month: December 2018
Insights Static Quiz -183, 2018 –Polity
Insights Static Quiz -183, 2018 Polity ARCHIVES
Insights into Editorial: Cool it: on labour loss due to heatwave
Insights into Editorial: Cool it: on labour loss due to heatwave Introduction: Heatwaves are associated with increased rates of heat stress and heat stroke, worsening heart failure and acute kidney injury from dehydration. Children, the elderly and those with pre-existing morbidities are particularly vulnerable. The Lancet countdown on health and climate has reported that India …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 DECEMBER 2018
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 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 relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human …
6) What do you understand by a dual-use dilemma. Discuss with examples.(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. 6) What do you understand by a dual-use dilemma. Discuss with examples.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key …
5) The GDP back series calculations raises a lot of unanswered questions over how the economy has been faring since 2011. Examine and comment on the current state of Indian economy.(250 words)
Topic – Indian Economy and issues related to growth 5) The GDP back series calculations raises a lot of unanswered questions over how the economy has been faring since 2011. Examine and comment on the current state of Indian economy.(250 words) Livemint Why this question The GDP back series calculations have been presenting varying pictures …
4) Planning has had an immense impact on economic development of India and should continue to play a key role in economic decision making in the country. Analyze. (250 words)
Topic – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning 4) Planning has had an immense impact on economic development of India and should continue to play a key role in economic decision making in the country. Analyze. (250 words) The hindu Why this question The article describes the role that planning played in the initial years …
3) Discuss the nine-point agenda put forward by India to deal with the issue of fugitive economic offenders.(250 words)
Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 3) Discuss the nine-point agenda put forward by India to deal with the issue of fugitive economic offenders.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question India has been witnessing a series of high profile economic offenders escaping the country. It has put-forward …
2) The constitution of Central Mental Health Authority (CMHA) is a welcome step but more needs to be done in this direction. Comment.(250 words)
Topic- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 2) The constitution of Central Mental Health Authority (CMHA) is a welcome step but more needs to be done in this direction. Comment.(250 words) Timesofindia Why this question The centre has recently constituted the CMHA, as mandated under the …
1) Communities such as that of transgenders warrant special attention from not only the state machinery, but from the society at large. Examine. (250 words)
Topic: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. 1) Communities such as that of transgenders warrant special attention from not only the state machinery, but from the society at …
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 DECEMBER 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 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: 04 December 2018
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 04 December 2018 Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Customs Organization What to study? Static Part: Key facts on WCO. Dynamic and Current: Role of WCO in global market and emerging challenges. Context: 80th Session of the …
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Indian Pavillion at COP-24.
Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Important International institutions, agencies and fora-their structure, mandate. Indian Pavillion at COP-24. The Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan participated in the inauguration of Indian Pavilion at the 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate …
Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
Topics Covered: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee What to study? Static Part: About PCCoSC and roles. Dynamic and Current: Need, issues and significance. Context: The three services are taking steps to improve ‘jointmanship’ and have agreed on the appointment of a …
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Floating solar plant
Topics Covered: Energy related issues. Floating solar plant What to study? Static Part: About floating solar plants in India. Dynamic and Current: Floating solar plants- significance, potential, challenges and solutions. Context: A 50MW floating solar plant will be set up in the country’s largest reservoir Rihand dam in Sonbhadra district in UP. …
Soyuz
Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Soyuz What to study? Static Part: About Soyuz spacecraft and ISS. Dynamic and Current: Space challenges and technological progresses. Context: A Soyuz rocket carrying Russian, American and Canadian astronauts took off from Kazakhstan and has reached orbit, in the first manned mission since a failed launch in …
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Infrastructure- energy. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) What to study? Static Part: About OPEC, Why Qatar is leaving? Dynamic and Current: Implications, challenges on Qatar’s exit, What’s …
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World Customs Organization
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Customs Organization What to study? Static Part: Key facts on WCO. Dynamic and Current: Role of WCO in global market and emerging challenges. Context: 80th Session of the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization (WCO) was held recently in …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 04 December 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,04 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 MINDMAPS: “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)”.
INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)”. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
