QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 April 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 22 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 …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 22 April 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 22 April 2019 Paper 2: Topics covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Citizenship Bill   What to study For prelims: Key features of …

Face of Disasters 2019

Topics covered: Disaster and disaster management.   Face of Disasters 2019   What to study? For prelims and mains: key observations, concerns and need of the hour.   Context: The Face of Disasters 2019 report was recently published by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS). The report released by SEEDS as part of its …

FAME-II Scheme.

Topics Covered: Infrastructure FAME-II Scheme.   What to study?   For Prelims and Mains: FAME- India scheme- features, significance and potential.   Context: The Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee of the National Mission for Transformative Mobility has decided to incorporate localisation conditions to avail benefits under the FAME-II Scheme.   Outcomes of the recent meeting: The steering committee …

MCC and the role of EC

Topics covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   MCC and the role of EC   What to study? For prelims and mains: what is mcc, powers of EC to regulate, limitations and reforms needed?   Context: Recently, Election Commission of India …

Ban on Tiktok app

Topics covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability.   Ban on Tiktok app   What to study?   For prelims and mains: why ban, need, issues and what’s the way out?   Context: The Indian government has ordered Google and Apple to take down the Chinese-owned Tiktok video app after a court expressed concerns …

Citizenship Bill

Topics covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Citizenship Bill   What to study For prelims: Key features of the Bill, what is Assam Accord? For main: controversy and issues …

Insights into Editorial: A crisis of credibility?

Insights into Editorial: A crisis of credibility?             Context: In a recent letter to the President of India, a group of retired bureaucrats and diplomats, in the context of recent incidents, expressed concern over the Election Commission of India (EC’s) “weak kneed conduct” and the institution “suffering from a crisis of credibility today”. The …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 April 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 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: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and …

7) Discuss the significance of Environmental ethics.(250 words)

Topic : Ethics and Human Interface 7) Discuss the significance of Environmental ethics.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications.   Why this question: The question is based on the concept of Environmental ethics. Key demand of the question: The answer must first elaborate on concept of Environmental ethics and discuss its significance. Directive: Discuss – This …

6) As yet another Earth day dawns upon India, do you think India has moved from rhetoric to action? Discuss the specific policy changes witnessed in this direction in the recent years.(250 words)

Topic: Mobilization of resources, growth, development. 6) As yet another Earth day dawns upon India, do you think India has moved from rhetoric to action? Discuss the specific policy changes witnessed in this direction in the recent years.(250 words) Indian express 22-04-2019, page 7 Why this question: The question is on the occasion of world …

5) What are Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?Discuss their need and significance. (250 words)

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5) What are Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?Discuss their need and significance. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is in straightforward , based on the concept of REC’s and their importance. Recently Renewable Energy (RE) companies have moved the Delhi High Court, seeking an exemption for …

4) Trace the evolution of Aadhaar system, Has Aadhaar improved welfare delivery? Discuss the associated concerns and suggest way forward.(250 words)

Topic : Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4) Trace the evolution of Aadhaar system, Has Aadhaar improved welfare delivery? Discuss the associated concerns and suggest way forward.(250 words) Livemint why this question: The question is about evaluating the Aadhaar concept and its evolution …

3) The freedom of prime minister to provide decisive and authoritative  leadership is important for the formulation of crucial policies. Analyse the statement in context of coalition politics.(250 words)

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) The freedom of prime minister to provide decisive and authoritative  leadership is important for the formulation of crucial policies. Analyse the statement in context of coalition politics.(250 words) The hindu Reference Why this question: …

2) Discuss the issues related to abuse of post of Governor in federal polity of India failing to function mainly with aspects of impartially and efficiently.(250 words)

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 2) Discuss the issues related to abuse of post of Governor in federal polity of India failing to function mainly with aspects of impartially and efficiently.(250 words) Polity by Lakshmikant Why this question: The post …

1) Women’s financial literacy can bring in turnaround in the fortunes of the country. Comment.(250 words)

Topic: Social empowerment – women empowerment. 1) Women’s financial literacy can bring in turnaround in the fortunes of the country. Comment.(250 words) pib Why this question: The article discusses the Vice president’s speech addressing the National Conclave on Women’s Empowerment Through Financial Literacy, wherein he emphasized on need for women’s financial literacy. Demand of the …