Insights into Editorial: A national register of exclusion

Insights into Editorial: A national register of exclusion   Introduction: The National Register of Citizens exercise is among the most ambitious experiments the Indian state has undertaken. The census is, of course, conducted every decade, on a national level and gives the state a window into the size and nature of Indian population. But the …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 February 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 February 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: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism …

8) How is organised crime in India reinforcing terrorism? What are the linkages especially with regard to terror funding?(250 words)

Topic – Linkages of organised crime with terrorism 8) How is organised crime in India reinforcing terrorism? What are the linkages especially with regard to terror funding?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question is quite straightforward in its demand. Apart from answering the basic demand of the question, towards the end of your …

7) The nexus between terrorism and organized crime presents a major challenge for India. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic –  linkages of organized crime with terrorism 7) The nexus between terrorism and organized crime presents a major challenge for India. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Why this question Terrorism is often closely linked to organized crime. It is important to discuss how the issue poses challenges to India. Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing …

6) The receding glaciers in Hindu Kush underline the need for cooperation between countries that share Himalayas. Comment.(250 words)

Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 6) The receding glaciers in Hindu Kush underline the need for cooperation between countries that share Himalayas. Comment.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The impact of climate change on glaciers in the Hindu-Kush region is prominent and scary. The ranges provide water and livelihood security to billions of people. …

5) The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) is touted as a more robust and integrated system that is capable of addressing the gaps in the present system of border security. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic- Security challenges and their management in border areas; 5) The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) is touted as a more robust and integrated system that is capable of addressing the gaps in the present system of border security. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Why this question India shares a long border with several countries and …

4) Estimating economic activity is never going to be an easy task in an economy that has poor data standards. Examine.(250 words)

Topic– Indian economy : issues 4) Estimating economic activity is never going to be an easy task in an economy that has poor data standards. Examine.(250 words) Livemint Why this question Off late several economy related statistics have presented conflicting viewpoints which makes it difficult to gauge the performance of the economy and also leads …

3) Is Ayushman Bharat going to enlarge the role of the private sector in healthcare? Analyze. (250 words)

Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Is Ayushman Bharat going to enlarge the role of the private sector in healthcare? Analyze. (250 words) The hindu Why this question Ayushman Bharat scheme is a landmark healthcare scheme which provides medical insurance to crores of …

2) Implementation of PM-KISAN is riddled with challenges and learning from Rythu scheme and Kalia scheme will help going forward. Examine.(250 words)

Topic – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 2) Implementation of PM-KISAN is riddled with challenges and learning from Rythu scheme and Kalia scheme will help going forward. Examine.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question PM KISAN announced in the budget is dominating …

1) Institutional decay occasions worry because it affects ordinary citizens in disastrous ways. Comment in the context of India. (250 words)

Topic– Indian polity : issues 1) Institutional decay occasions worry because it affects ordinary citizens in disastrous ways. Comment in the context of India. (250 words) The hindu Why this question Off late several institutions have come under the public glare and not always for good reasons. CBI has become so controversial that there is …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 06 February 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 06 February 2019 Relevant Articles from PIB: Paper 2: Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for the protection of vulnerable sections of the society.   Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of RVY and about ALIMCO. For Mains: Significance of the programme and similar policies …

India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched from French Guiana

Topics Covered: Awareness in space.   India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched from French Guiana   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: GSAT- 31- features, objectives and significance.   Context: Indian Space Research Organisation’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched by Arianespace aboard its launch vehicle Ariane 5 from the spaceport in French Guiana …

Kisan Credit Card Scheme

Topics Covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. e-technology in the aid of farmers.   Kisan Credit Card Scheme   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: KCC scheme- features and significance.   Context: The Indian Banking Association (IBA) has …

Magnetic north pole drifting fast towards Russia

Magnetic north pole drifting fast towards Russia   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Magnetic and geographical poles- differences, reasons for magnetic behaviour of earth, why is Magnetic north pole drifting and what are its implications?   Context: News publications across the world have been reporting that the magnetic north pole is drifting fast …

Sentinelese Tribe:

Topics Covered: 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.   Sentinelese Tribe:   What to study? For Prelims: Who are Sentinelese? Geographical location of North Sentinel Island. For …

Safe City project

Topics Covered: Women related issues. Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 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. Safe City …

Asia LPG Summit

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for the protection of vulnerable sections of the society.   Asia LPG Summit   What to study? For Prelims: About Asia LPG summit, WLPGA. For Mains: PMUY- features, significance and performance analysis.   Context: 2nd edition of the Asia LPG Summit is being held in New Delhi. The summit is being …