Rajya Sabha TV: The Big Picture – Lokpal & Lokayukts

Rajya Sabha TV: The Big Picture – Lokpal & Lokayukts (TOPICS COVERED: PRELIMS: CURRENT EVENTS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE, INDIAN POLITY AND GOVERNANCE MAINS: GENERAL STUDIES II) The Supreme Court on 17 January 2019 fixed a February-end deadline for the search committee on Lokpal to recommend a panel of names for appointment of the country’s first …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 23 January 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,23 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: 23 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 23 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics Covered: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Article 35A and related issues   What to study? …

ILO Commission’s Future of Work Report

Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Indian economy and employment related issues.   ILO Commission’s Future of Work Report   What to study? For Prelims: About Global Commission on the Future of Work and ILO. For Mains: Highlights of the report, concerns raised, challenges and recommendations made.   Context: The …

‘Size India’ project

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.   ‘Size India’ project   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: The project, objectives and significance, need for a …

Mekedatu project

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. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Mekedatu project   What to study? For Prelims: Key facts and location …

Article 35A and related issues

Topics Covered: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Article 35A and related issues   What to study? For Prelims: Features of Article 35A. For Mains: Controversies and issues associated, is …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 January 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 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: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect …

8) Analyze the debate between lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells?(250 words) 

Topic– Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 8) Analyze the debate between lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells?(250 words)  Livemint Why this question The article provides deep insight into battery technology used in electric vehicles which are going to become the preferred mode of transportation in the days and …

7) The onset of digital age requires careful considerations in policy making to balance the interests of state and citizen, capital and consumer, public good and private hain. Discuss in context of the recent developments in how to govern data?(250 words)

Topic – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 7) The onset of digital age requires careful considerations in policy making to balance the interests of state and citizen, capital and consumer, public good and private hain. Discuss in context of the recent developments in …

6) India needs to raise and sustain its growth rate at 8%. Discuss what measures need to be taken in this regard.(250 words)

Topic- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6) India needs to raise and sustain its growth rate at 8%. Discuss what measures need to be taken in this regard.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question India’s growth is poised to increase this year but has not been at …

5) The parliamentary developments in UK has led to utter confusion in UK but has important lessons that liberal democracies around the world can learn. Discuss in context of India whose parliamentary system borrows heavily from UK?(250 words)

Topic – Indian polity : issues 5) The parliamentary developments in UK has led to utter confusion in UK but has important lessons that liberal democracies around the world can learn. Discuss in context of India whose parliamentary system borrows heavily from UK?(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The article discusses the voting patterns in …

4) India should not allow the RCEP trade deal to fail. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words)

Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 4) India should not allow the RCEP trade deal to fail. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words) Economictimes Directive word Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and …

3) Comment on what would Brexit, and the form it takes, mean for India and how should India prepare for this eventuality?(250 words)

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 3) Comment on what would Brexit, and the form it takes, mean for India and how should India prepare for this eventuality?(250 words) Reference Key demand of the question The question expects us to shed some light on the complications surrounding …

2) As India copes with the digital age, it will have to navigate between diverse competing interests. Analyze.(250 words)

Topic-Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 2) As India copes with the digital age, it will have to navigate between diverse competing interests. Analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses many of the competing interests and controversies …

1) In its present form, RCEP agreement, is good for the region but not for India. Critically analyze.(250 words)

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 1) In its present form, RCEP agreement, is good for the region but not for India. Critically analyze.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question RCEP is an important trade agreement which will have significant implications for India. In this comment it …