Download: InsightsIAS Revision Tests for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019: Tests 73 to 76

  Download InsightsIAS Revision Tests for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019: Tests 73 to 76   Following are the compilations of Revision Tests 73 to 76 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 …

Insights into Editorial: Full circle: on the change in kilogram’s definition

Insights into Editorial: Full circle: on the change in kilogram’s definition Context: The definition of a kilogram has changed: Scientists in 2018, have changed the way the kilogram is defined. The decision was made at the General Conference on Weights and Measures. The new definitions came into force on 20 May 2019. The International Bureau …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 May 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 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: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. General Studies – 1 Topic: …

7) Write a brief note on plastic menace that the current and future generations are to face. How can we prevent ocean pollution due to plastics? What advancements are being made in recycling plastics? Discuss.(250 words)

Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 7) Write a brief note on plastic menace that the current and future generations are to face. How can we prevent ocean pollution due to plastics? What advancements are being made in recycling plastics? Discuss.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The question is straightforward and is …

6) What do you understand by sandbox which is often mentioned in the context of financial technologies companies? Discuss its importance to Indian economy.(250 words)

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6) What do you understand by sandbox which is often mentioned in the context of financial technologies companies? Discuss its importance to Indian economy.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: Recently the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has …

5) “Though cryptocurrency often has been viewed as a disrupter to the traditional notions of currency, it might outlast national currencies as a concept.” Critically analyse.(250 words)

Topic : Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) “Though cryptocurrency often has been viewed as a disrupter to the traditional notions of currency, it might outlast national currencies as a concept.” Critically analyse.(250 words) livemint   Why this question: The article provides for a detailed analysis …

4) “With the New government India needs a New Bombay Plan”. Elucidate. (250 words)

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) “With the New government India needs a New Bombay Plan”. Elucidate. (250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article is in the backdrop of the new government that has come into place and places the need for new Bombay …

3) Discuss the Role and significance of UNSC, is there a need to reform UNSC? why India should be given permanent membership? Comment.(250 words)

Topic:  Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3) Discuss the Role and significance of UNSC, is there a need to reform UNSC? why India should be given permanent membership? Comment.(250 words) Reference Why this question: Recently Vice President calls for renewed efforts for India to gain permanent membership of the UN Security …

2) Describe India’s core foreign policy goals and origin of QUAD. How is QUAD a reflection of multi-polar foreign policy.(250 words)

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 2) Describe India’s core foreign policy goals and origin of QUAD. How is QUAD a reflection of multi-polar foreign policy.(250 words) Reference Why this question: Question is straightforward and is about discussing role played by India in QUAD. Key demand of the question: The answer …

1) What do you understand by Anthropocene epoch? Discuss its significance while elucidating some of the geological markers used in declaring Anthropocene epoch.(250 words)

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1) What do you understand by Anthropocene epoch? Discuss its significance while elucidating some of the geological markers used in declaring Anthropocene epoch.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: A 34-member panel of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) has voted 29-4 in favor of designating a new geological …