TEST-12- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 26 March 2019
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-12
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-12
Insights into Editorial: Another look at fiscal transfers Introduction: The Indian Constitution lays down the functions as well as taxing powers of the Centre and States. The Constitution of India has provided provisions which enable the Union and the States to work in coordination and to levy and collect taxes through systematic arrangements. In our …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 26 March 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 2 and 3: Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. In News- Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) …
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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: WMO- objectives, functions, reports and significance. Context: Every year, on March 23, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) commemorates its founding by observing World Meteorological Day. This year, the organisation is …
Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy related issues. WEF Energy Transition Index What to study? For Prelims and Mains: The index- key findings, significance, performance of various countries and key observations. Context: World Economic Forum has released its global Energy Transition index. The annual list ranks 115 economies on their ability to balance energy …
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Hambantota oil refinery project What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the project and the location of Hambantota. For Mains: Significance of the project for India and why is India worried about Chinese presence there? Context: India’s Accord Group and Oman’s Ministry of Oil …
Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Sharda Peeth Corridor What to study? For Prelims: Sharada Peeth- religious significance, location and related facts. For Mains: Significance and outcomes of this development in bilateral relations. Context: Pakistan has given its …
Topics Covered: Awareness in space. PSLV-C45/ Emisat Mission What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key features and significance of the mission. Context: India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its 47th mission (PSLV-C45), will launch EMISAT, the primary satellite and 28 international customer satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, …
Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. In News- Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key features and significance of ISRO’s Young Scientist programme. …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 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: Effects of globalization on Indian society General Studies – 1 Topic: Effects of globalization …
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Topic: Case Studies on compassion towards the weaker sections. 7) You are stuck in traffic driving a car. A poor girl looking very frail approaches you and start begging for money. Looking at her frail appearance, out of compassion, you take out your wallet to search for a ten Rupees note. The girl then snatches …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6) Discuss the salient features of Indian Accounting Standards why is it significant? Elaborate on the need to have an independent Accounting Standards. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The question is in the context of recent move taken by …
Topic : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 5) “Indian education system needs an overhaul of the existing governance structures along with Academic interventions”. Discuss.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: The article captures in detail the significance of systematic approach in Indian education system and the …
Topic : Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 4) Historically, startups, whether in business or in politics, have a very high mortality rate. In this context discuss the factors that make a political startup …
Topic: 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. 3) Critically examine the success of Pradhan mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme?(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article analyses in …
Topic– Effects of globalization on Indian society 2) To what degree globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.(250 words) Why this question: The question is about recognizing the specific impacts that globalization has made over cultural diversity of India. Demand of the question: This question seeks to examine the …
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society. 1) Critically examine how globalisation has affected urban and rural society differently in India.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question: The question is in the context of Effects of globalization on Indian society and more so specifically with respect to its effect on Urban and rural society. …