InsightsIAS Ethics 70 Days Plan Day 34 1) What do you understand by following terms in context of public service? Spirit of service Commitment Courage of conviction Consistency 2) What’s the difference between integrity & probity? What role do both play in establishment of ethical governance? 3) “The institutions which are designed to …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 03 AUGUST 2019 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 07 August 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: 07 August 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: GS Paper 2: Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Consumer Protection Bill What to study? For prelims: Key features of the bill. For mains: issues present …
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Topic covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. UNSC Resolution 47 on Kashmir What to study? For prelims: Overview of UNSC resolution. For mains: Is the involvement of third party needed to solve the Jammu crisis, issues involved and sovereignty related concerns. Context: …
Topic covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Currency Manipulation What to study? For prelims: What is currency manipulation, how is a country designated as a currency manipulator? For mains: On going trade war between China and the US, concerns and impact on other …
Topic 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 371 of the Constitution What to study? For prelims: …
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. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban What to study? For Prelims: PMAY- Urban- key features. For Mains: …
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Consumer Protection Bill What to study? For prelims: Key features of the bill. For mains: issues present with the Act, need for reforms and significance. Context: Landmark Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 gets …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- BANNING UNREGULATED DEPOSIT SCHEMES Introduction: The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019 was passed unanimously by both the houses of the parliament. This bill aims to protect the investors from Ponzi schemes and tackle the menace of illicit deposit taking activities which so far exploited regulatory gaps and lack of …
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Insights into Editorial: This is what has changed in Jammu and Kashmir Context: The Centre government revoked Article 370 of the Constitution which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and brought in the J&K …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 August 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: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate General Studies – 1 Topic: Social …
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Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 7) Border Security Force plays a vital role in protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. Comment.(250 words) Reference Why this question: BSF is an important security organization which works in varied terrains ranging from the Thar desert to the Jammu Kashmir and in the …
Topic:Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 6) Which forces are responsible for internal security of the country? Discuss their significance in maintaining peace and harmony.(250 words) IDSA articles Why this question: The question is straightforward and is about discussing the forces that are responsible for maintaining internal security of the country. Key demand …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 5) “J&K is known for high emotions and low economy”, in the context of the statement provide for an analysis of the development aspects in the state and also suggest way forward.(250 words) …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4) The government recently planned to let medical practitioners without MBBS degrees offer basic healthcare services, we need more doctors, but …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation, Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 3) e-commerce sector has grown multi fold in India and thus demands a change in the uncertain policy environment surrounding the sector. Elucidate. …
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors 2) Discuss Honour killings and Mob Lynching as prevalent social evils of the country examine the need of legislation for bringing social change in the same context.(250 words) Reference Why this question: Rajasthan legislative assembly passed two important bills to …
Topic: Social empowerment,Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1) “Triple Talaq Bill passage is a transformative point in India’s socio-political context.” Discuss.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses in detail the significance of Triple Talaq bill that was passed recently by …
