Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 08 March 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 08 March 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 1: Topics Covered: Women related issues. Social empowerment.   International Women’s Day 2019   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About International Women’s Day, theme, relevance and significance.   Context: International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. …

Ethanol production gets a leg-up

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Ethanol production gets a leg-up   What to study? For Prelims: Ethanol blended petrol programme, National Policy on Bio- fuels. For Mains: Ethanol blending- significance, potential, challenges and solutions.   Context: To boost sugar …

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   International Finance Corporation (IFC)   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: IFC- composition, objectives, functions and significance.   Context: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India signs a Cooperation Agreement with the International Finance Corporation to further build the capacity of the Insolvency …

Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)

Topics Covered: Disaster and management.   Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features FMBAP. For Mains: Significance of the programme, need for a comprehensive policy and coordinated approach.   Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)” for Flood Management Works …

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)   What to study? For Prelims: Features of Atal Innovation Mission, ATLs. For Mains: Promotion of innovation at global level and efforts by India in this regard.   Context: Cabinet approves Continuation of …

Measures to promote Hydro Power Sector

Topics Covered: Infrastructure and energy related issues.   Measures to promote Hydro Power Sector   What to study? For Prelims: About the recently announced measures, classification of hydropower projects. For Mains: India’s hydropower potential, challenges present and measures in support.   Context: Cabinet has approved measures to promote the Hydro Power Sector.   These measures …

“Dictionary of Martyrs”

Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   “Dictionary of Martyrs”   What to study? For Prelims: About Dictionary of Martyrs. For Mains: Relevance and contributions of various freedom fighters and movements.   Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the Dictionary …

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

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 08 March 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: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. General Studies – 1 Topic– Post-independence consolidation …

7) Discuss the objectives of National Digital Communications Policy 2018. What are the associated concerns? How can India overcome these concerns. (250 words)

Topic-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 7) Discuss the objectives of National Digital Communications Policy 2018. What are the associated concerns? How can India overcome these concerns. (250 words) Indianexpress vikaspedia   Why this question: World has entered into an era of modern …

6) The recent Supreme Court judgements have rendered fruitless the chance to restraint an increasingly powerful Central executive .Critically analyze. (250 words)

Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 6) The recent Supreme Court judgements have rendered fruitless the chance to restraint an increasingly powerful Central executive .Critically analyze. (250 words) The hindu   Why this question: The article highlights the Supreme Court’s landmark judgements that have concentrated greater power in the …

5) “Reverse innovation can transform industries in India, and the world”, Comment.(250 words)

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 5) “Reverse innovation can transform industries in India, and the world”, Comment.(250 words) HOW INDIA BUILDS: CHEAPER, FASTER, LOCAL- 8 Mar 2019mint ePaper Vijay Govindarajan & Mahesh Sriram Why this question: The article highlights the significance of reverse innovation …

4) Diseases of affluence are overtaking poverty disease in India reflecting growing middle class. Elucidate.(250 words)

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger./ Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4) Diseases of affluence are overtaking poverty disease in India reflecting growing middle class. Elucidate.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article defines what are diseases of affluence, the question is in the context of rising Lifestyle illnesses, such as …

3) “There is no chance for the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved.” Evaluate the statement in the context of Indian scenario.(250 words)

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 3) “There is no chance for the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved.” Evaluate the statement in the context of Indian scenario.(250 words) Livemint Indianexpress Why this question: The …

2) linguistic diversity post-independence proved to be a source of social and political strife, Discuss. Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity today?(250 words)

Topic– Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 2) linguistic diversity post-independence proved to be a source of social and political strife, Discuss. Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity today?(250 words) Bipin Chandra – India after Independence   Why this question: Language created a great problem in post-independent era …

1) Was Jawaharlal Nehru right in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy? Examine.(250 words)

Topic– Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1) Was Jawaharlal Nehru right in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy? Examine.(250 words) Bipin Chandra-  India after Independence   Why this question: The question is about analyzing the importance of the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign …