Insights Static Quiz -380, 2019–Economy
Insights Static Quiz -380, 2019 Economy ARCHIVES
Day: August 30, 2019
InsightsIAS Ethics 70 Days Plan – Day 53
InsightsIAS Ethics 70 Days Plan Day 53 Case study – 1 You have secured a top rank in civil services exam. You had opted for IAS as your first preference. From information available to you, it’s sure that you will be getting a posting in your home state itself. Your parents, relatives and friends …
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 30 August 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 30 August 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 2: Fit India Movement. North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP). E-CIGARETTES. GS Paper 3: National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). Campaign Angikaar. CAMPA International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Facts for prelims: e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India. Anandan’s day gecko. …
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International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Topic covered: Disaster and disaster management. International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure What to study? For Prelims: composition, objectives and significance of CRDI. For Mains: Disaster preparedness and the need for information sharing and collaboration between various agencies. Context: Cabinet approves Establishment of an International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. It will …
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CAMPA
Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. CAMPA What to study? For Prelims: Features of CAF Act. For Mains: Significance and the need for afforestation, significance of CAF Act. Context: Centre releases Rs. 47,436 crores for afforestation to various states from CAMPA funds. What is CAMPA? Supreme Court …
Campaign Angikaar
Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Campaign Angikaar What to study? For Prelims Key features.: For Mains: Need for and significance of the campaign. Context: The government has launched “angikaar” a campaign for change management. The campaign will be initiated in all target cities on 2nd October 2019 commemorating 150th Gandhi Jayanti …
National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
Topics covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the mission. For Mains: Significance of the mission and challenges in its implementation. Context: National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), Conferred The Prestigious SKOCH …
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e-cigarettes
Topics covered: Issues related to health and Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. e-cigarettes What to study? For Prelims and Mains: e-cigarettes- concerns, effects on health, need for regulation, challenges associated and measures needed. Context: The Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance …
North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP)
Topics covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) What to study? For Prelims: Key features of NERLP. For Mains: Need for special attention of NE region, challenges involved and ways to address …
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Fit India Movement
Topics covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Fit India Movement What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the movement, About NSD and the awards. For Mains: Significance and the need for maintaining fitness. Context: Prime Minister launches nation-wide Fit India Movement …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 30 August 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 30 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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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA, FRANCE TIES
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA, FRANCE TIES Introduction: France backed India getting a permanent seat in the UN Security Council as the two countries expressed their resolve towards freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific and said they were committed towards multilateralism. In a joint statement issued after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 August 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 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:Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing …
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7) Utilization of public funds in a country must obey to the principles of transparency and efficiency. do you agree? Give your opinion with suitable examples.(250 words)
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 7) Utilization of public funds in a country must obey to …
6) Discuss the core principles of citizens charter. How should an organisation formulate citizen’s charter? explain. (250 words)
Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 6) Discuss the core principles of citizens charter. How should an …
5) The idea of providing Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID) by Government of India is an accomplishment in the field of science and technology and is valuable on multiple fronts. Discuss.(250 words)
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) The idea of providing Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID) by Government of India is an accomplishment in the field of science and technology and is valuable on multiple fronts. Discuss.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: India recently became the first country …
4) The evolution of the mobile phone to smartphone has brought about a radical change in our everyday life, discuss how much more, and how much quicker can social robots shift societal paradigms? How should we prepare ourselves to meet the AI and social robotics revolution? Examine.(250 words)
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 4) The evolution of the mobile phone to smartphone has brought about a radical change in our everyday life, discuss how much more, and how much quicker can social robots shift societal paradigms? How should we prepare ourselves to meet the AI …
3) Discuss the key features of Fit India campaign, in your opinion to what extent can it help tackle rise in lifestyle disorders and diseases? elucidate. (250 words)
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Discuss the key features of Fit India campaign, in your opinion to what extent can it help tackle rise in lifestyle disorders and diseases? elucidate. (250 words) Livemint Why this question: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …
2) Should States have their own flags in India? Discuss the key provisions of Flag Code of India, 2002 and justify your opinion if possibilities of having a state flag would amount to the threat of national integrity. (250 words)
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) Should States have their own flags in India? Discuss the key provisions of Flag Code of India, 2002 and justify your opinion if possibilities of having a state flag would amount to the threat of national …
1) Though India has been making efforts in terms of policies and programmes for the development of sports, it is yet to fulfil gaps on infrastructure front. Critically analyse.(250 words)
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 1) Though India has been making efforts in terms of policies and programmes for the development of sports, it is yet to fulfil gaps on infrastructure front. Critically analyse.(250 words) Financialexpress Why this question: The question aims to address …
