TEST-67- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 20 May 2019
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-67
Day: May 20, 2019
Insights into Editorial: All out at sea: on India’s engagements in the Indian Ocean
Insights into Editorial: All out at sea: on India’s engagements in the Indian Ocean Introduction: The Indian Ocean covers at least one fifth of the world’s total ocean area. It is bounded by Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (known as the western Indian Ocean), India’s coastal waters (the central Indian Ocean), and the Bay …
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 20 May 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 20 May 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Mt Makalu: Why in News? 18 member Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition team to Mt Makalu (8485m) successfully scaled the peak on 16 May 2019. About Mt Makalu: Among the eight mountains in Nepal above 8000m, Mt. Makalu is the …
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Chief risk officer (CRO) for NBFCs
Topic covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Chief risk officer (CRO) for NBFCs What to study? For prelims and mains: the proposal, need and significance. Context: The RBI has asked the non-banking financial …
BRS Conventions
Topic covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. BRS Conventions What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of BRO conventions, outcomes of recent meeting. Context: The 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to Basel Convention (COP 14) was …
NPPA caps prices of 9 non-scheduled drugs
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Issues related to health. Protection of the vulnerable sections of the society. NPPA caps prices of 9 non-scheduled drugs What to study? For Prelims: About NPPA, DPCO and scheduled drugs. For Mains: Issues involved and the need for drug price monitoring, relevance of DPCO. …
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United Nations not a State under Article 12
Topic covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. United Nations not a State under Article 12 What to study? For prelims: subjects under Article 12 and 226. For mains: implications and significance of the judgment. Context: The Delhi High Court has ruled that the United Nations is not a …
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Buddha Purnima- 18 May 2019
Buddha Purnima- 18 May 2019: What is it? Buddha Purnima also known as Vaishak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha. 2019 marks the 2,563rd birth anniversary of the Buddha. It is an important day charted by Buddhist monks and all followers of the message of Gautam Buddha. Interestingly, Buddha Purnima, celebrated in …
SIMBEX
SIMBEX: Why in News? The annual Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise SIMBEX-2019 held recently. What is it? Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise is a naval exercise between two navies in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. It is an unprecedented level of interoperability, where ships, submarines and aircraft of India and Singapore will …
Mt. Tenchenkhang
Mt. Tenchenkhang: Why in News? The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Girls’ Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Tenchenkhang in Sikkim was Recently ‘Flagged Off’. About MT. Tenchenkhang: The 6010 metres tall peak is located in Western Sikkim.
Mt Makalu
Mt Makalu: Why in News? 18 member Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition team to Mt Makalu (8485m) successfully scaled the peak on 16 May 2019. About Mt Makalu: Among the eight mountains in Nepal above 8000m, Mt. Makalu is the fourth tallest in Nepal and fifth highest Peak on the Earth with its height 8,463m. …
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 May 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 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: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. General Studies …
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8) On one hand there are people who think the law should let women decide whether to have abortions called pro-choice and on the other hand are People who are pro-life; who believe that all humans, including the unborn, have a right to life. What in your view point is ethical and justified? Is the belief that abortion is wrong and that it is murder correct? Critically analyse and give your opinion with suitable justifications.(250 words)
Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas 8) On one hand there are people who think the law should let women decide whether to have abortions called pro-choice and on the other hand are People who are pro-life; who believe that all humans, including the unborn, have a right to life. What in your view point is …
7) Discuss the effects of social media on Democracy. How does it play a key role to be an enabler of transparency and democracy? (250 words)
Topic: Role of media and social networking sites 7) Discuss the effects of social media on Democracy. How does it play a key role to be an enabler of transparency and democracy? (250 words) Reference Why this question: The article discusses in detail how social media influence democracy. Key demand of the question: The …
6) Discuss the diverse applications of Biotechnology in India and analyse its growth potential with reference to initiatives taken by the government in this direction. (250 words)
Topic : Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 6) Discuss the diverse applications of Biotechnology in India and analyse its growth potential with reference to initiatives taken by the government in this direction. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is to assess the Biotechnology sector in India, its …
5) What are space debris? How are they a threat to space operations? Discuss the concerns associated with Mission Shakti with respect to space debris. How far do you think the concerns are just? Comment. (250 words)
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) What are space debris? How are they a threat to space operations? Discuss the concerns associated with Mission Shakti with respect to space debris. How far do you think the concerns are just? Comment. (250 words) Reference Why this question: …
4) What is an exit poll? And how is it different from an opinion poll? Reason why in India Election Commission (EC) is opposed to media coverage of opinion polls and exit polls during a multi-phase election? (250 words)
Topic:Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 4) What is an exit poll? And how is it different from an opinion poll? Reason why in India Election Commission (EC) is opposed to media coverage of opinion polls and exit polls during a multi-phase election? (250 words) Reference Why this question: Last evening soon …
3) Discuss what role Civil society has a to play in restoring institutions that form the bulwark of democracy.(250 words)
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3) Discuss what role Civil society has a to play in restoring institutions that form the bulwark of democracy.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article brings to …
2) Malnourishment in India is the next public health emergency that needs to be addressed immediately. Critically analyse the statement and also discuss the significance of food fortification to tackle the issue of Malnourishment. (250 words)
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development. 2) Malnourishment in India is the next public health emergency that needs to be addressed immediately. Critically analyse the statement and also discuss the significance of food fortification to tackle …
1) The Bhakti movement empowered those on the lowest treads of Indian society and provided impetus for the growth of vernacular literature. Comment. (250 words)
Topic: Indian Culture, Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1) The Bhakti movement empowered those on the lowest treads of Indian society and provided impetus for the growth of vernacular literature. Comment. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is straightforward and is about discussing the role played by Bhakti movement in …
