TEST-69- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 22 May 2019
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-69
Day: May 22, 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 22 May 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 22 May 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 3: Topic covered: economics of animal-rearing. Ongole cattle What to study? For prelims and mains: Ongole cattle- significance and the need for conservation. Context: Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for protecting Ongole cattle …
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Effects of plastics on environment
Topic covered: Conservation related issues. Effects of plastics on environment What to study? For prelims and mains: effects of plastics on the environment and the need for global consensus on limiting its use. Context: Newly published research calculates that across their lifecycle, plastics account for 3.8 per cent of global greenhouse gas …
WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism
Topic covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism What to study? For prelims: WTOs dispute settlement mechanism- objectives, how it operates? For mains: issues associated and the need for reforms. Context: The World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) dispute settlement mechanism is going through a “crisis”: the …
‘Room for the River’ project
Topic covered: Conservation and pollution related issues. ‘Room for the River’ project What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the project. Context: At his recent European tour, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had made a stop at Noordward in the Netherlands, the site of the ‘Room for …
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Competition Commission of India (CCI) What to study? For prelims: objectives, composition and functions of CCI. For mains: issues associated with its functioning and the need for reforms. …
RISAT-2B
Topic covered: Awareness in space. RISAT-2B What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, objectives and significance of the mission. Context: ISRO successfully launched radar imaging satellite RISAT-2B on-board PSLV-C46 from Sriharikota. RISAT-2B was placed into an orbit of 555 km with an inclination of 37 degree to the equator. This …
Ongole cattle
Topic covered: economics of animal-rearing. Ongole cattle What to study? For prelims and mains: Ongole cattle- significance and the need for conservation. Context: Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for protecting Ongole cattle breed. About Ongole cattle: It is an indigenous cattle breed that originates from Prakasam District …
Insights into Editorial: Is the future of Indian democracy secure?
Insights into Editorial: Is the future of Indian democracy secure? Introduction: Over the past few months, in discussions and rhetoric surrounding the parliamentary elections, there had many instances struck by the disjuncture between the concerns expressed. On the one hand, by the liberal elite who write in the English press and engage in …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 May 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 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: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. …
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7) Define the terms – Sympathy, Empathy and compassion. How are they different from each other? Justify with suitable examples.(250 words)
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) Define the terms – Sympathy, Empathy and compassion. How are they different from each other? Justify with suitable examples.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The …
6) With RISAT-2B, India has resumed its course back on radar imaging space fleet, discuss its significance elucidating upon its application across the domains.(250 words)
Topic :Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6) With RISAT-2B, India has resumed its course back on radar imaging space fleet, discuss its significance elucidating upon its application across the domains.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question: In a pre-dawn launch on Wednesday, Indian space agency ISRO …
5) Evaluate the coming of Faster diagnostic tests for tuberculosis in India. How far has India gone from conventional methods to more efficient and effective methods? Analyse. (250 words)
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 5) Evaluate the coming of Faster diagnostic tests for tuberculosis in India. How far has India gone from conventional methods to more efficient and effective methods? Analyse. (250 words) Thehindubuisnessline Why this question: Scientists have developed highly sensitive and …
4) What is the central ideology of Maoist insurgents in India? Critically analyse also suggest solutions to address the issues associated.(250 words)
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 4) What is the central ideology of Maoist insurgents in India? Critically analyse also suggest solutions to address the issues associated.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is in the backdrop of recent attacks witnessed in Arunachal Pradesh where Tirong Aboh, the sitting MLA from Khonsa …
3) Discuss how far the IBSA endeavor has succeeded in proving to be unique a voice for the Global South. (250 words)
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Discuss how far the IBSA endeavor has succeeded in proving to be unique a voice for the Global South. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article discusses in detail Why the unique grouping of India, Brazil and South Africa …
2) “With the US trying to derail China’s development and contain its rise, and China aggressively projecting its power in Asia and around the world—a full-scale cold war is not far from reality”. Critically Analyse the statement in the light of recent trade turfs between Sino-American relationship.(250 words)
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2) “With the US trying to derail China’s development and contain its rise, and China aggressively projecting its power in Asia and around the world—a full-scale cold war is not far from reality”. Critically Analyse the statement in the …
1) Increase in life expectancy, though desirable, has posed new challenges to the modern world, the problem of ageing populations has become a matter of great concern. Discuss the challenges faced by elderly population.(250 words)
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society. 1) Increase in life expectancy, though desirable, has posed new challenges to the modern world, the problem of ageing populations has become a matter of great concern. Discuss the challenges faced by elderly population.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The problem of ageing populations has become a matter of …
