RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA VIETNAM RELATIONS

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA VIETNAM RELATIONS   Introduction: As Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu was on his four-day official visit to Vietnam, we look at India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian nation… In his packed tour… the Vice President had one-on-one talks with the leaders of Vietnam… participate in the …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 24 June 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 24 June 2019 Relevant articles from PIB:   Commom Service Centres   What to study? For prelims and mains: CSCs- establishments, need, functioning and significance.   Context: NSIC signs MoU with Commom Service Centres– eGovernance Services India for enhancing new offerings for the MSME sector.   What are CSCs? …

Removal of Judges

Topics covered:  Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Removal of Judges   What to study? For prelims and mains: Removal of High Court judges- procedure, constitutional provisions, issues associated and the need for relevant judicial reforms.   Context: Months after an in-house panel found an Allahabad High …

Saudi Arabia becomes 1st Arab country to get FATF membership

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Saudi Arabia becomes 1st Arab country to get FATF membership   What to study? For Prelims: FATF, Grey list, G7. For Mains: What is Grey list and Black list, how are countries in the list affected?   Context: Saudi Arabia has become the …

National Freight Index

Topics covered: Issues related to infrastructure and roadways.   National Freight Index   What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need for and significance of NFI.   Context: In its bid to bring transparency in the road-freight marketplace, Gurgaon-based tech-enabled logistics start-up Rivigo has launched National Freight Index (NFI) that will provide live freight rates …

Commom Service Centres

Commom Service Centres   What to study? For prelims and mains: CSCs- establishments, need, functioning and significance.   Context: NSIC signs MoU with Commom Service Centres– eGovernance Services India for enhancing new offerings for the MSME sector.   What are CSCs? Common Services Centers (CSCs) are a strategic cornerstone of the Digital India programme. They are …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 24 June 2019

  QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 24 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 …

Insights into Editorial: What a $5 trillion economy would look like

Insights into Editorial: What a $5 trillion economy would look like                          Context: President Ram Nath Kovind in his customary joint address to Parliament outlined the NDA government’s objectives for “new India.” Stating that the government plans to make India a 5-trillion dollar economy by 2024. President Kovind in his address at the Central Hall …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 24 June 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 24 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: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. General Studies – 1 Topic: Population and …

7) What do you understand by values and ethics? In what ways is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?(250 words)

Topic:Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) What do you understand by values and ethics? In what ways is it important to be …

6) By considering India’s socio-economic conditions into account, how do you define Inclusive Growth? Discuss how core components of Inclusive growth would help to transform India into New India?(250 words)

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) By considering India’s socio-economic conditions into account, how do you define Inclusive Growth? Discuss how core components of Inclusive growth would help to transform India into New India?(250 words) Reference

5) Indian economy, polity and demography has undergone many changes from last 70 years. In this context, is it the right time to revisit the India’s Fiscal Federalism? Critically comment.(250 words)

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) Indian economy, polity and demography has undergone many changes from last 70 years. In this context, is it the right time to revisit the India’s Fiscal Federalism? Critically comment.(250 words) The hindu

4) What is the meaning of the term ‘Jobless growth”? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? How far Skill India programme would address the jobless growth phenomenon in India?(250 words)

Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) What is the meaning of the term ‘Jobless growth”? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? How far Skill India programme would address the jobless growth phenomenon in India?(250 words) Livemint The hindu  

2) It is often said that ‘Justice delayed is justice denied’, why do Indian courts take so long time to deliver justice?  Do you agree that Indian justice system is too slow, too complex and too costly? Critically Analyze.(250 words)

Topic: Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive, Judiciary and Ministries of the government. 2) It is often said that ‘Justice delayed is justice denied’, why do Indian courts take so long time to deliver justice?  Do you agree that Indian justice system is too slow, too complex and too costly? Critically Analyze.(250 words) The …

1) Briefly explain the pattern of internal migration in India? Discuss the challenges encountered by migrant workers to avail various government benefits. Suggest your own measures to improve the delivery of services to migrant workers.(250 words)

Topic: Population and associated issues. Poverty and developmental issues. 1) Briefly explain the pattern of internal migration in India? Discuss the challenges encountered by migrant workers to avail various government benefits. Suggest your own measures to improve the delivery of services to migrant workers.(250 words) The hindu