TEST-65- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 18 May 2019
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-65
Day: May 18, 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 18 May 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 18 May 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Article 324 What to study? For prelims: A 324 and features. For mains: Issues surrounding the credibility of EC. Context: The Election Commission of India has passed an unprecedented order ending the campaign in West Bengal. It also removed …
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Article 324
Article 324 What to study? For prelims: A 324 and features. For mains: Issues surrounding the credibility of EC. Context: The Election Commission of India has passed an unprecedented order ending the campaign in West Bengal. It also removed the state’s Home Secretary, and a senior police officer. The decisions were taken …
Masala bonds
Topics covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Masala bonds What to study? For prelims and mains: masala bonds- features, need and significance. Context: Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board issued Masala Bonds to raise funds from the overseas market. What are Masala …
Green cards
Topic covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Green cards What to study? For prelims and mains: green cards- features, recent changes proposed and implications. Context: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a proposal that will include significant changes to the way green …
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
Topics Covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) What to study? For Prelims: About Midday meals scheme and Akshaya Patra foundation. For Mains: Features, need and significance of the scheme, performance analysis of …
Download: InsightsIAS Revision Tests for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019: Tests 61 to 64
Download InsightsIAS Revision Tests for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019: Tests 61 to 64 Following are the compilations of Revision Tests 61 to 64 which we are posting under our 75 Days Revision Plan -2019. One document has ONLY Questions and another one has both questions and solutions. We hope these documents will help …
UPDATE: INSIGHTS All India Open Mock Prelims Test 2019 (Offline Mode)
UPDATE: INSIGHTS All India Open Mock Prelims Test 2019 (Offline Mode) As we have received 1500+ registrations for OFFLINE mode of Insights All India Free Open Mock test – 2019 to be conducted tomorrow, we will be closing registrations by 5 pm today. And by tonight we will send emails to registered users regarding their …
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Insights into Editorial: Redactive pricing audit and the CAG’s duties
Insights into Editorial: Redactive pricing audit and the CAG’s duties Context: The CAG is mandated to audit all receipts and expenditures of the three-tier governments in India and report to the legislature judiciously, independently, objectively in compliance with applicable laws, rules …
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150 Important Topics for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019
150 Important Topics for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 Following 150 are the most important topics from which you can expect many questions in UPSC civil services Preliminary exam – 2019 (also in mains 2019). You need to prepare 4-5 points on each of these topics keeping in mind the nature of questions that …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 May 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 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: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human …
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8) Elucidate on the role of Leadership in political, economic and social sphere of nation development. (250 words)
Topic: Leadership and ethics. 8) Elucidate on the role of Leadership in political, economic and social sphere of nation development. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Why this question: The question is on the topic of role of leadership. Key demand of the question: The answer must discuss the role Leadership in political, economic and social …
7) Write a short note on seafood industry of India. Explain the need for sustainable aquaculture to counter setbacks it is facing and increase the production.(250 words)
Topic :Food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 7) Write a short note on seafood industry of India. Explain the need for sustainable aquaculture to counter setbacks it is facing and increase the production.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question: The article provides for a brief account of shrimp production in the country and the challenges that …
6) What are Masala bonds? How do they work? Discuss the rationale behind them along with the pros and cons associated.(250 words)
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development – Agriculture. 6) What are Masala bonds? How do they work? Discuss the rationale behind them along with the pros and cons associated.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The state of Kerala became the first Indian state to tap into the …
5) Discuss some of the common prejudices against reservation policies. Should reservation be based only on caste and not economic status? Critically analyse. (250 words)
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 5) Discuss some of the common prejudices against reservation policies. Should reservation be based only on caste and not economic status? Critically analyse. (250 words) Epw Why this question: The article discusses in detail the general prejudices among …
4) “India’s Act East policy remains the bedrock of the national Indo-Pacific vision and the centrality of ASEAN is embedded in the Indian narrative.” Analyse.(250 words)
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) “India’s Act East policy remains the bedrock of the national Indo-Pacific vision and the centrality of ASEAN is embedded in the Indian narrative.” Analyse.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article captures a detailed discussion of significance of …
3) Discuss the major issues and challenges of education sector in India. also suggest solutions to bring an overhaul in the system.(250 words)
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Discuss the major issues and challenges of education sector in India. also suggest solutions to bring an overhaul in the system.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is straightforward and is about discussing the major issues and …
2) Discuss the promises and challenges of a bold experiment – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana. (250 words)
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 2) Discuss the promises and challenges of a bold experiment – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana. (250 words) Vikaspedia Why this question: The question is straightforward and is about discussing the nuances of – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana. Demand …
1) Discuss in detail the contributions made by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Indian freedom struggle.(250 words)
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 1) Discuss in detail the contributions made by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Indian freedom struggle.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: Amidst the election season of 2019, National heroes have come to be vilified for petty political gain …
