TEST-70- INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: 23 May 2019
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-70
Day: May 23, 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 23 May 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 23 May 2019 Relevant articles from various news sources: Paper 2: Topic covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme What to study? For prelims and mains: features, need and significance of the …
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Anthropocene
Topic covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Anthropocene: What to study? For prelims: geological times scale. For mains: concerns and challenges associated …
U20
Topic covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. U20 What to study? For prelims: about U20- composition, objectives and functions. For mains: significance and the need for U20, outcomes of the recent meet. Context: Tokyo is hosting the second U20 Mayors Summit. The summit takes place one month ahead …
Malaria-free status
Topic covered: Issues related to health. Malaria-free status What to study? For prelims: malaria- free status, criteria, causes of the disease and treatment. For mains: concerns over the spread of the disease and measures needed to prevent its spread. Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Algeria and Argentina as malaria-free, with …
World Health Assembly (WHA)
Topic covered: Issues related to health. World Health Assembly (WHA) What to study? For prelims: about WHA, Astana declaration and SDGs. For mains: UHC- targets, challenges and measures needed. Context: Delegates at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva agreed on three resolutions to ensure that the world meets the universal health …
Regulatory Cadre within RBI
Topic covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Regulatory Cadre within RBI What to study? For prelims and mains: need for and significance of the proposed board. Context: The RBI has decided to create a specialised supervisory and regulatory cadre within the RBI in …
‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme
Topic covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme What to study? For prelims and mains: features, need and significance of the Scheme. Context: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme in an attempt …
Insights into Editorial: Charting a clear course in the Indo-Pacific
Insights into Editorial: Charting a clear course in the Indo-Pacific Introduction: The term Indo-Pacific has been gaining traction in Indian policy circles for some time now, it achieved operational clarity after the Indian vision was presented by Prime Minister in his keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in June 2018. In Shangri-La Dialogue, …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 May 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 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) Examine the relevance of Probity and Integrity to civil services. Justify your answer using a suitable case study. (250 words)
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration. 7) Examine the relevance of Probity and Integrity to civil services. Justify your answer using a suitable case study. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question is from the static portions of the syllabus, it aims to evaluate the significance of …
6) “The fear of AI and autonomous machines as a threat to humanity is misguided.” Critically analyse the statement with respect to the Indian Scenario.(250 words)
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6) “The fear of AI and autonomous machines as a threat to humanity is misguided.” Critically analyse the statement with respect to the Indian Scenario.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article captures effects of digitization on Jobs, it critically analyses whether …
5) What is gene editing, should it be allowed? Give your opinion while you weigh the associated pros and cons.(250 words)
Topic :Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 5) What is gene editing, should it be allowed? Give your opinion while you weigh the associated pros and cons.(250 words) Why this question: The question is to evaluate the pros and cons of the concept of gene editing. …
4) What do you understand by Biotherapeutic medicines? Elaborate on the need for guidelines to regulate the accessibility and affordability of this new class of medicines. (250 words)
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 4) What do you understand by Biotherapeutic medicines? Elaborate on the need for guidelines to regulate the accessibility and affordability of this new class of medicines. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article discusses in detail upon …
3) Evaluate the major shortcomings in India’s national security architecture. Suggest measures to overcome these shortcomings with respect to the key recommendations made by D.S. Hooda’s document. (250 words)
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas. 3) Evaluate the major shortcomings in India’s national security architecture. Suggest measures to overcome these shortcomings with respect to the key recommendations made by D.S. Hooda’s document. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article highlights the urgent need for a blueprint for national security strategy …
2) Discuss in detail the issue of displacement of Rohingya community. What are controversies associated and highlight role of India in addressing the issue. (250 words)
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2) Discuss in detail the issue of displacement of Rohingya community. What are controversies associated and highlight role of India in addressing the issue. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article discusses the case of Rohingya repatriation in detail. It narrates briefly the issue on a broader …
1) Discuss in detail the doctrine of hot pursuit which emerged as an exception to the fundamental principle of freedom of the high seas. (250 words)
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 1) Discuss in detail the doctrine of hot pursuit which emerged as an exception to the fundamental principle of freedom of the high seas. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: Recently Heroin worth ₹600 crore were seized …
