SECURE SYNOPSIS: 09 MARCH 2019 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 18 March 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Environment Assembly What to study? For Prelims and Mains: UNEA- composition, objectives, functions, meetings and themes. Context: The Fourth Environment Assembly was held in Nairobi, …
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Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Kaladan Project What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features and significance of the project, overview of Sittwe port, Operation Sunrise. Context: The Indian and Myanmar’s armies have, in a coordinated operation, destroyed at least 10 camps …
Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Contempt of Court What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What is Contempt of Court? Provisions in this regard, Criticisms and analysis. Why in News? The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction and punishment of The Shillong Times editor …
Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Ramakrishna Dev What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About Ramakrishna- teachings, beliefs, contributions and famous disciples, Ramakrishna Mission. Context: In a bid to conserve environment, the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission …
Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Country-by-country (CbC) reports What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What are CbC reports- brief background, need and their significance. Context: India and the US can now exchange country-by-country (CbC) reports filed by the …
Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. India pilots resolutions on single-use plastics, sustainable nitrogen management What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Ban on single- use plastics- significance, nitrogen pollution- causes, concerns, effects and solutions for sustainable management. Context: India has piloted resolutions on two key global environmental …
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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Environment Assembly What to study? For Prelims and Mains: UNEA- composition, objectives, functions, meetings and themes. Context: The Fourth Environment Assembly was held in Nairobi, focusing on the theme “Innovative solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable consumption and production”. …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 18 March 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 …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 18 MARCH 2019 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
Insights into Editorial: China’s block: on not listing Azhar as global terrorist Context: China’s decision to block the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist at the UN Security Council is both a setback to India’s post-Pulwama diplomatic strategy and a reality check on ties with China …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 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: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. General Studies – 1 Topic: Indian …
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Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 8) How do the virtues of honesty and courage get demonstrated in public service? Explain with examples.(250 words) Why this question: The question is about the virtues of Honesty, truthfulness and courage, fortitude that …
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. 7) The Joy of Giving is often said to lead to Generosity and generate “instant karma” elucidate with examples.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article talks about Philanthrocapitalism. …
Topic : Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6) pretty far from reaching the 175 GW renewable energy target by 2022, Will Reclassifying ‘hydro’ take the renewable energy capacity of India to higher levels? Examine.(250 words) The …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 5) Critically examine the issues involved in the functioning of Lokpal. Does it dispute with the mandate of elected representatives? Suggest methods to make Lokpal effective with least interference it …
Topic : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4) India does not have a jobs crisis but a wages crisis. Do you agree? Present your argument with suitable justification. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article covers the theme of Job crisis facing India, …
Topic– urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 3) “just and livable cities for all” as an alternative to “smart cities” is the need of hour for India’s urban areas. Discuss. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: There are several challenges arising out of urbanization with basic necessities like water, housing, employment etc.. The …
Topic-Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 2) In the backdrop of recently released the National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey 2018-19, critically analyse India’s WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) policies for rural areas.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article covers analysis of raw data from the National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey 2018-19, …
