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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 JUNE 2019 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 […]
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA VIETNAM RELATIONS Introduction: As Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu was on his four-day official visit to Vietnam, we look at India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian nation… In his packed tour… the Vice President had one-on-one talks with the leaders of Vietnam… participate in the […]
Insights Static Quiz -327, 2019 Polity ARCHIVES
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 24 June 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Commom Service Centres What to study? For prelims and mains: CSCs- establishments, need, functioning and significance. Context: NSIC signs MoU with Commom Service Centres– eGovernance Services India for enhancing new offerings for the MSME sector. What are CSCs? […]
Topics covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Removal of Judges What to study? For prelims and mains: Removal of High Court judges- procedure, constitutional provisions, issues associated and the need for relevant judicial reforms. Context: Months after an in-house panel found an Allahabad High […]
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Saudi Arabia becomes 1st Arab country to get FATF membership What to study? For Prelims: FATF, Grey list, G7. For Mains: What is Grey list and Black list, how are countries in the list affected? Context: Saudi Arabia has become the […]
Topics covered: Issues related to infrastructure and roadways. National Freight Index What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need for and significance of NFI. Context: In its bid to bring transparency in the road-freight marketplace, Gurgaon-based tech-enabled logistics start-up Rivigo has launched National Freight Index (NFI) that will provide live freight rates […]
Commom Service Centres What to study? For prelims and mains: CSCs- establishments, need, functioning and significance. Context: NSIC signs MoU with Commom Service Centres– eGovernance Services India for enhancing new offerings for the MSME sector. What are CSCs? Common Services Centers (CSCs) are a strategic cornerstone of the Digital India programme. They are […]
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 24 June 2019 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 […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 13 JUNE 2019 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 […]
Insights into Editorial: What a $5 trillion economy would look like Context: President Ram Nath Kovind in his customary joint address to Parliament outlined the NDA government’s objectives for “new India.” Stating that the government plans to make India a 5-trillion dollar economy by 2024. President Kovind in his address at the Central Hall […]
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 24 June 2019 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: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. General Studies – 1 Topic: Population and […]
Topic:Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) What do you understand by values and ethics? In what ways is it important to be […]
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) By considering India’s socio-economic conditions into account, how do you define Inclusive Growth? Discuss how core components of Inclusive growth would help to transform India into New India?(250 words) Reference
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) Indian economy, polity and demography has undergone many changes from last 70 years. In this context, is it the right time to revisit the India’s Fiscal Federalism? Critically comment.(250 words) The hindu
Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) What is the meaning of the term ‘Jobless growth”? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? How far Skill India programme would address the jobless growth phenomenon in India?(250 words) Livemint The hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora 3) Discuss the implication of U.S.’s maximum pressure tactics with Iran on India? What measures must India take to secure its energy supply?(250 words) The hindu
Topic: Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive, Judiciary and Ministries of the government. 2) It is often said that ‘Justice delayed is justice denied’, why do Indian courts take so long time to deliver justice? Do you agree that Indian justice system is too slow, too complex and too costly? Critically Analyze.(250 words) The […]
Topic: Population and associated issues. Poverty and developmental issues. 1) Briefly explain the pattern of internal migration in India? Discuss the challenges encountered by migrant workers to avail various government benefits. Suggest your own measures to improve the delivery of services to migrant workers.(250 words) The hindu
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- US IRAN CRISES Introduction: The United States was all set to carry out military strikes against Iran this week. American President Donald Trump himself tweeted to say that his military was “cocked & loaded”, prepared to hit three sites in the Islamic Republic, a move that would have potentially killed […]