Insights Static Quiz -326, 2019–Environment
Insights Static Quiz -326, 2019 Environment ARCHIVES
Day: June 21, 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 21 June 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 21 June 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: 21 June 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 21 June 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 2: Topics covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) What to study? For prelims and mains: about NABCB, roles, objectives and significance of accreditation. Context: The National Accreditation Board for Certification …
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Kaleswaram project
Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Kaleswaram project What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the project. Context: The world’s largest irrigation and drinking water system—Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project—was recently inaugurated by Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. What’s the project? The Kaleshwaram …
Summer solstice 2019
Topics 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. Summer solstice 2019 What to study? For Prelims and Mains: All about summer Solstice- its …
‘Back to Village’ program begins in J&K
Topics covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. ‘Back to Village’ program begins in J&K What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the program. Context: The ambitious “back to village” programme has begun …
Namma Kolhapuri chappal gets GI boost
Topics Covered: IPR related issues. Namma Kolhapuri chappal gets GI boost What to study? For Prelims: GI tags and about Kolhapuri chappal. For Mains: Significance of GI tags. Context: Namma Kolhapuri chappal gets GI boost. The approval for GI tag was jointly received by Karnataka and Maharashtra recently for making these chappals. …
National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB)
Topics covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) What to study? For prelims and mains: about NABCB, roles, objectives and significance of accreditation. Context: The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), India’s national accreditation body, has secured international equivalence for its accreditation programme for …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- UN SECURITY COUNCIL REFORMS
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- UN SECURITY COUNCIL REFORMS Introduction: The issue of push to expand the UN Security Council… which is tasked with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security… Off late, France has emerged as a leading voice to expand the powerful global body with its envoy to UN underlining …
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Insights into Editorial: The litchi link?: on Bihar encephalitis deaths
Insights into Editorial: The litchi link?: on Bihar encephalitis deaths Issue: The outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 June 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 June 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 aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governanceapplications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens …
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7) Do you agree that corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable? Analyse.(250 words)
Topic: corporate governance. 7) Do you agree that corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable? Analyse.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Why this question: The question is based on the concept of CSR and its analysis. Key demand of the question: Explain in detail the significance of CSR, how it itself makes the companies …
6) One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real-life example. (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. 6) One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real-life example. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: The …
5) What do you understand by ‘Superconductivity’? Give it uses and applications. also, the claim of superconductivity to work at room temperature has been claimed to be significant, discuss why.(250 words)
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) What do you understand by ‘Superconductivity’? Give it uses and applications. also, the claim of superconductivity to work at room temperature has been claimed to be significant, discuss why.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses the recent research …
4) What is e-governance, discuss the potential of e-governance with respect to India and its future.(250 words)
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance, applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 4) What is e-governance, discuss the potential of e-governance with respect to India and its future.(250 words) Governance by Lakshmikanth Why this question: The question is about discussing the concept …
3) Discuss the various dimensions of Governance in India. What are the issues associated with it? Elaborate. (250 words)
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance, applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3) Discuss the various dimensions of Governance in India. What are the issues associated with it? Elaborate. (250 words) Governance by Lakshmikanth Why this question: The question is straightforward and …
2) What is Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)? Why is it important, discuss its key features? (250 words)
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 2) What is Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)? Why is it important, discuss its key features? (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is about discussing the significance of ICANN. Demand of the question: The answer must discuss the key features of …
1) Discuss the merits and demerits of the concept of “One nation, One election” for Indian polity. (250 words)
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 1) Discuss the merits and demerits of the concept of “One nation, One election” for Indian polity. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: Since the past few years it is observed that election take …
