Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Institutes of Eminence Scheme What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Institutes …
Topics covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Minimum Support Price (MSP) What to Study? For prelims: what is MSP, crops covered and other related facts. For mains: issues related to MSP and the need for reforms. Context: Haryana government is planning to discourage planting of …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) What to study? For prelims and mains: about WWF, composition, objectives and reports. Context: Six mammal, bird and fish species are facing the spectre of extinction in Russia according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). These include the …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UNESCO World Heritage Sites What to study? For Prelims: UNESCO WHS- important sites. For Mains: Significance and the need for conservation of WHS. Context: The Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh has been included in tentative list of the World Heritage Sites …
Download InsightsIAS Revision Tests for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019: Tests 69 to 72 Following are the compilations of Revision Tests 69 to 72 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 Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 27 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: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. General …
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Topic: case study based on ethics. 7) Discuss any two women social reformers who in your opinion have fought for doing away with societal evils and have proved to be game changer.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: The question is to reflect upon the role of women social reformers and their contributions …
Topic: Ethical dilemma based case. 6) Discuss the significance of ethical accountability in public services also explain what are the challenges in achieving it?(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question is to address the significance of ethical accountability and the challenges in achieving the same in public services. Key demand …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) What do you understand by Green New Deal (GND)? Evaluate its prospects for India’s ailing economy.(250 words) livemint Why this question: The question is around the concept of Green new deal and the prospects it has for Indian …
Topic : . Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. 4) What is the significance of Leader of opposition in Indian Polity? Explain in what way an effective opposition is crucial to an effective democracy?(250 words) hindustantimes Why this question: The article discusses about the current situation of the Congress party which …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or affecting India’s interests. 3) Comment on the aspects that are turning SAARC futile and dysfunctional. What steps should be taken to make it more relevant and workable in the present conditions?(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is about discussing the problems …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 2) What do you understand by ‘Shanghai spirit’? Discuss what is the strategic importance of SCO for India?(250 words) Reference Why this question: The Indian delegation is participating in the second Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Mass Media Forum at Bishkek in …
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. 1) Manual scavenging in india still remains a lethal Filth. Critically Analyse the statement with emphasis on initiatives taken by the government in this direction and reason for their failures.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: While expressing concern over the …
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-73
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-72
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 25 May 2019 Relevant articles from various news sources: Paper 2: Topic covered: Issues related to health. Measles outbreaks in USA What to study? For prelims: Measles- causes, symptoms, spread and vaccines. For mains: can India be blamed for the Measles outbreak in the US, what needs …
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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Unlawful activities (Prevention) Act What to study? For prelims and mains: UAPA- features, significance, concerns over its misuse and need. …
Topic covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. None of The Above (NOTA) votes What to study? For Prelims: Meaning of NOTA and features of RPA. For Mains: Significance and the use of NOTA in direct elections, concerns of its use in indirect elections. Context: Election Commission has release a …
Topic covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Open market operations (OMO) What to study? For prelims and mains: OMOs- meaning, need, significance and concerns. Context: The Reserve Bank of India is planning to inject Rs. 15,000 crore into the financial system next month …
Topic covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. EQUIP project What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need for and significance of the project. Context: Ministry of Human Resource Development plans to launch an ambitious ₹1.5 lakh crore …
