QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 May 2019

  QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 May 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 …

Insights into Editorial: Taking advantage of BRI

Insights into Editorial: Taking advantage of BRI     Context: Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted innovation, green investment and the need for transparency in Belt and Road projects. Xi Jinping slammed protectionism and called for more free trade at the opening of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing. The Belt …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 01 May 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 01 May 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: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. General …

8) You are the team Manager in a project. Your subordinate Mr. A, in the team is a very hard working and a industrious individual who always completes his tasks on time. However off late, it has been brought to your notice that Mr. A has been misbehaving with Mrs. x who is a junior to him in the team. Mrs. x approaches you and apprises you of her uncomfortable situation in the team. According to her, Mr. A has been making moves towards her in the wrong way and at times has even asked her out for dinner which she objected to. Mrs. x demands immediate action against Mr. A. How will you advance and what actions will you take to resolve the crisis?(250 words)

Topic :  Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 8) You are the team Manager in a project. Your subordinate Mr. A, in the team is a very hard working and a industrious individual who always completes his tasks on …

7) Explain the essence of ethics in private and public relationships.  (250 words)

Topic : Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 7) Explain the essence of ethics in private and public relationships.  (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon   Why this question: The question is intended to evaluate the kernel of ethics in …

6) Cyber-frauds have grown in terms of sophistication and reach in the recent times  with increasing influence of social media. Critically analyse.(250 words)

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. 6) Cyber-frauds have grown in terms of sophistication and reach in the recent times  with increasing influence of social media. Critically analyse.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article …

5) Is regional inequality in India actually a problem of economic geography? Discuss. Suggest how economic growth can help do away with regional inequalities.  (250 words)

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. 5) Is regional inequality in India actually a problem of economic geography? Discuss. Suggest how economic growth can help do away with regional inequalities.  (250 words) Livemint why this question: The article captures in detail how Economic geography is central to India’s regional inequality …

4) Indian policy story needs a  serious national technology strategy as a part of its development policy. comment. (250 words)

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. 4) Indian policy story needs a  serious national technology strategy as a part of its development policy. comment. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses in detail the concept …

3) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking for 2019 highlights remarkable regional dominance and disparity. Analyse the role played by NIRF in enhancing the quality of higher education? (250 words)

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking for 2019 highlights remarkable regional dominance and disparity. Analyse the role played by NIRF in enhancing the quality of higher education? (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article provides for …

2) What do understand by the concept of “feminist finance” ? Discuss the role of State as an enabler of gender equalisation in India.(250 words)

Topic:  Social empowerment, Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States. 2) What do understand by the concept of “feminist finance” ? Discuss the role of State as an enabler of gender equalisation in India.(250 words) Epw Why this question: The article highlights by articulating concept of “feminist finance” the …

1) Explain the factors responsible for the origin of Cyclones in Bay of Bengal region. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?(250 words)

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as cyclone. 1) Explain the factors responsible for the origin of Cyclones in Bay of Bengal region. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is in the context of Cyclone Fani that is set to hit Odisha on May 3, causing extensive …