TEST-21- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 04 April 2019
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-21
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-21
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 04 April 2019 Relevant articles from various News Papers: Paper 3: Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. In News- Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) What to study? Prelims: What PMI and how is it derived? Mains: Economic …
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NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Objectives and significance of the summit. Context: The NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 will be held during November at Manesar, National Capital Region. The Summit will be organised by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in association with many institutions including NATRiP. …
Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: APAs- meaning, features and significance. Context: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 18 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in March this year, …
Topics Covered: Infrastructure and related issues. NIIF What to study? For Prelims: Particulars of NIIF and funds under NIIF. For Mains: Significance of NIIF and the need for Infrastructure funding. Why in News? Roadis, a private investor and operator of transport infrastructure worldwide and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have …
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Scissors enzyme and its significance and about CCMB. Why in News? Scientists at CCMB have discovered a new enzyme which helps in breaking cell walls of bacteria and hence, offers …
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Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. In News- Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) What to study? Prelims: What PMI and how is it derived? Mains: Economic growth indicators and significance. What is a PMI? PMI or a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 04 April 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: 26 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 …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 25 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: A stop sign: on India’s growing carbon emissions Context: International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released Global Energy and CO2 Status Report that highlights worldwide trends and developments of fuels, renewable sources, energy efficiency and carbon emissions. Report highlights global energy consumption in 2018 increased at nearly twice the average rate …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 04 April 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: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian …
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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) Aptitude and fundamental rules are most essential concepts of civil service Critically evaluate.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Why this question: The question is intended to evaluate the …
Topic: Agriculture/ Conservation, climate change. 6) Discuss the necessity of sustainable agriculture in India to build resilience against threats of climate vagaries.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: The article discusses that Agriculture in India needs to become more sustainable even as small and marginal farmers struggle to build resilience against many threats varying from climatic …
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions./ Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) With Supreme Court quashing the circular issued by the RBI on resolution of bad loans recently, is the debt resolution mechanism of RBI compromised? Also discuss how these …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 4) Do you think India’s participation in WTO rules on e-commerce will boost the interests of its small businesses? Analyse the effect of international trade negotiations in the context of new e-commerce policy of India. (250 words) Livemint Why this …
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 3) Discuss the highlights of Global Report on Food Crises 2019 with special focus on Indian scenario.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is in the light of the recently released Global Report on Food Crises 2019 jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food …
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 2) Demonstrate the strategically important locations of multiple countries present in Indian Ocean. Also discuss why Indian Ocean is …
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 1) Discuss the pattern in the distribution of agro based industry in India.(250 words) Why this question: The …