QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 08 January 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,08 January 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 preliminary exam …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 08 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 08 January 2019 Paper 2: Topics covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Section 66A of the IT Act   What to study? For Prelims: …

CITES — Washington Convention

Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   CITES — Washington Convention   What to study? For Prelims: CITES- key facts. For Mains: Why India has proposed to remove rosewood from the CITES list? Need and implications of this move.   Context: India …

National Policy on Domestic Workers

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 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.   …

70 Point Grading Index to assess states on schooling system

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 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and …

Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018

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. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human …

10% reservation for economically weak among upper caste

Topics covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, …

Section 66A of the IT Act

Topics covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Section 66A of the IT Act   What to study? For Prelims: Key facts on Section 66A of the IT Act. For Mains: …

Insights into Editorial: It’s time to reimagine social impact in a digital India

Insights into Editorial: It’s time to reimagine social impact in a digital India                       Introduction: Technology and human life cannot be separated. society has a cyclical co-dependence on technology. We use technology and depend on technology in our daily life and our needs and demands for technology keep on rising. Humans use technology to …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 January 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 January 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:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and …

8) What are the ethical issues related to conditional funding in the international sphere. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic: strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 8) What are the ethical issues related to conditional funding in the international sphere. Discuss.(250 words) LEXICON FOR ETHICS< INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE: VALUES AND ETHICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Directive word Structure of the answer Introduction– write a …

7) Discuss some of the measures taken to strengthen ethical values in governance and what more should be done in this regard?(250 words)

Topic– part of static series under the heading – “; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance” 7) Discuss some of the measures taken to strengthen ethical values in governance and what more should be done in this regard?(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to bring out the …

6) What do you understand by the concept of accountability and why is accountability important for good governance. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic -Accountability and ethical governance; 6) What do you understand by the concept of accountability and why is accountability important for good governance. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Structure of the answer Introduction– Write a few introductory lines about the increased stress placed on accountability of organizations, leaders, politicians, civil servants etc. Body- DIscuss the concept of …

5) Among several options being contemplated to address agricultural distress in the country, direct income/ investment support is the most prudent option. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic-   Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. 5) Among several options being contemplated to address agricultural distress in the country, direct income/ investment support is the most prudent option. Critically analyze.(250 words) Indianexpress Structure of the answer Introduction- write a few introductory lines about the  various options being discussed …

4) Critically analyze the significance of Asia Reassurance Initiative Act for India?(250 words)

Topic – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. 4) Critically analyze the significance of Asia Reassurance Initiative Act for India?(250 words) Reference Why this question America recently enacted the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA), which promises to bring back fresh focus to American priorities in the …

3) Explain the provisions of fugitive economic offenders act, 2018 and critically examine its impact?(250 words)

Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Explain the provisions of fugitive economic offenders act, 2018 and critically examine its impact?(250 words) The hindu prsindia Why this question Vijay Mallya is the first person to be declared a fugitive economic offender and …

2) J&K needs sustained coordinated efforts of public outreach from all stakeholders in order to establish long term peace in the state. Comment.(250 words)

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) J&K needs sustained coordinated efforts of public outreach from all stakeholders in order to establish long term peace in the state. Comment.(250 words) Indianexpress Structure of the answer Introduction– write a few introductory lines about the  present situation in Kashmir. …

1) India’s unprecedented economic growth during the last two decades has been spearheaded by lopsided spatial development, with clusters of economic activity concentrated in a few highly dense megacities. Examine. (250 words)

Topic– Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 1) India’s unprecedented economic growth during the last two decades has been spearheaded by lopsided spatial development, with clusters of economic activity concentrated in a few highly dense megacities. Examine. (250 words) Livemint Why …