Measles

Topic covered: Issues related to health.   Measles   What to study? For prelims and mains: Measles- causes, symptoms, spread and vaccines.   Context: Sri Lanka has made health history after spending three years free of any new measles cases and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the deadly childhood infection has been …

Article 370

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.   Article 370   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of …

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-lll (PMGSY-III)

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.   Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-lll (PMGSY-III)   What to study? For prelims and mains: features and significance of PMGSY, need for enhanced rural connectivity.   Context: Cabinet …

Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.   Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019   What to study? For Prelims: Key features and significance of the Bill. For Mains: Need for a legislation …

Inter-state River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill

Topic covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Inter-state River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill   What to study? For prelims and mains: Key features, need for and significance of the bill.   Context: Cabinet approves Inter-State River Water disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to amend the Inter …

Transgender Rights Bill

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.   Transgender Rights Bill   What to study? For Prelims: Definitions included and key features of …

POCSO Act

Topics covered: Women and related issues.   POCSO Act   What to study? For Prelims: POCSO Act provisions. For Mains: Sexual abuse of children- prevention and need for stringent provisions.   Context: Union Cabinet has approved the Amendments in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.   Key changes proposed: It will make …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 July 2019

  QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 11 July 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 Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 July 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 July 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: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on …

7) Public utilities and spaces in India are in a bad shape. Roads, water supply, street lighting, market cleanliness, railway stations, parks, community centers, public toilets, rivers and ponds are considered sole responsibility of the government to maintain without charging anything. People consider that they have rights to better public utilities and public spaces solely on the basis of government’s ability to provide them.  Explain what should be the ideal way to manage the quality of public utilities and public spaces in a populous country like India? Suggest appropriate solutions.(250 words)

Topic:case study 7) Public utilities and spaces in India are in a bad shape. Roads, water supply, street lighting, market cleanliness, railway stations, parks, community centers, public toilets, rivers and ponds are considered sole responsibility of the government to maintain without charging anything. People consider that they have rights to better public utilities and public …

6) Forest dwellers and farmers are the best hope to preserve biodiversity and ensure food security. Discuss the statement with suitable examples.(250 words)

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6) Forest dwellers and farmers are the best hope to preserve biodiversity and ensure food security. Discuss the statement with suitable examples.(250 words) The hindu Why this question:  The article deals in what way forest dwellers and farmers are the best hope to preserve biodiversity and …

5) Trace the evolution of FDI in defence sector of India and also analyse the Implications of FDI in Defence on Self-Reliance and Indigenisation.(250 words)

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5) Trace the evolution of FDI in defence sector of India and also analyse the Implications of FDI in Defence on Self-Reliance and Indigenisation.(250 words) Financialexpress Why this question: The question is based on the policy perspective with …

4) Examine the impact of liberalisation on Indian companies, to what extent are they competing successfully with the MNCs? Discuss.(250 words) 

Topic:  Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 4) Examine the impact of liberalisation on Indian companies, to what extent are they competing successfully with the MNCs? Discuss.(250 words)   Indian economy by Dutta and Sundaram Why this question: Key demand of the question: The question is …

3)  “The refugee crisis that the world is currently facing is a long-term effect of colonialism.” Critically analyse.(250 words)

Topic: population and associated issues. 3)  “The refugee crisis that the world is currently facing is a long-term effect of colonialism.” Critically analyse.(250 words) Epw Why this question: The article discusses in detail the difficulties that refugees from various places face when seeking asylum. It analyses the causes of such a crisis and in what …

2) Where does India stand in battle against Measles? Do you think India can achieve its 2020 target? Discuss the status of MR in India and the challenges it has been facing in eliminating the same.(250 words)

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 2) Where does India stand in battle against Measles? Do you think India can achieve its 2020 target? Discuss the status of MR in India and the challenges it has been facing in eliminating the same.(250 words) Indianexpress   Why this question:  …