Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 18 January 2019 Paper 2: 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. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & …
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Topics Covered: The role of NGOs. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, etc. Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2018 What to study? For Prelims: Brief …
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Topics covered: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers food security …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Angel Tax What to Study? For Prelims: Angel Tax- meaning, …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management. Global Risks Report What to study? For Prelims: Highlights and key facts on the report, risks highlighted by the report. For Mains: Concerns and challenges exposed by the report, need for tactical measures and …
Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology. UNNATI Programme What to study? For Prelims: UNISPACE + 50, UNNATI- key features of the programme. For Mains: Significance of UNNATI and Nano- satellites. Context: National space agency, the Indian Space …
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. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Know Your Budget series …
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 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: India and its neighbourhood- relations General Studies – 2 Topic– Government policies and …
Topic– Human Values. 8) What do you understand by intrinsic and extrinsic values. Discuss.(250 words) Lexicon Ethics; Ethics and Human Interface Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question. we also have to discuss about the related and important aspects of …
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Topic– Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; 7) What are the factors influencing ethical behaviour. Discuss.(250 words) Lexicon Ethics; Ethics and Human Interface Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question. we also have …
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Topic- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 6) 2018 was the sixth warmest year on record, a result of the global warming trend. Discuss in the context of India.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question India with its huge population and imperative development needs is placed in a precarious situation. In this context it is important to …
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 5) Even though India is a lucrative destination for technology companies, its uniqueness offers several challenges to them. Comment.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question As India becomes increasingly digital and its population grows gradually, it is poised to become the top destination/ …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations 4) India has often been accused of playing the role of a big brother in its neighbourhood. Evaluate whether this is true. (250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to first bring out the criticism often resorted to by India’s neighbours such as Nepal, …
Topic– India and its neighbourhood- relations 3) Examine why has SAARC failed to perform its role as an integrator and address areas of common interests?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain status quo with respect to SAARC, analyze the reasons for its abject failure , the impact of …
Topic–Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Human Resources 2) Skill India needs a sharp realignment if it is to meaningfully transform people’s life chances. Discuss. (250 words) The hindu Why this question It has been 4 years since skill India mission has been launched and the problem that it …
Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1) Analyze the provisions of the anti lynching law of Manipur and how it helps in controlling hate crimes?(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses the provisions of the anti lynching law brought …
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Insights into Editorial: Why income inequality in India may be fuelling populist politics Introduction: India’s poverty debate and huge increase in billionaires post 1991 economic reforms are well known. However, not much has been known where middle class in this and how it has fared. More than a class between rich and poor, it is …
