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 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 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 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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 17 May 2019 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 17 May 2019 Relevant articles from various news sources: Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance …
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Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; …
Topic covered: Awareness in space. Chang’e-4 What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the mission, why study far side of the moon? Context: Scientists have said they could be a step closer to solving the riddle behind the Moon’s formation, unveiling the most detailed survey yet of the …
Topics covered: Issues related to health. Global Drug Survey (GDS) What to study? For prelims and mains: key findings of the study, concerns raised and reforms needed. Context: Global Drug Survey (GDS) report has been released. About the survey: The Global Drug Survey (GDS) is an anonymised online survey that uses …
Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar What to study? For prelims and mains: Roles, contributions and achievements of Ishwar Chandra. Why in News? The giant statue of Ishwar Chandra was recently vandalized by some political …
