Insights Static Quiz -404, 2019–Geography
Insights Static Quiz -404, 2019 Geography ARCHIVES
Day: October 2, 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 02 October 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 02 October 2019 Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: SC/ST judgment. Ayushman Bharat. Drone Innovators Network Summit 2019. GS Paper 3: Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs). RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative. The Gandhian Challenge. Facts for Prelims: Military Nursing Service. National Council for Promotion of Urdu …
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The Gandhian Challenge
Topics Covered: Awareness in technology and development of new technology. The Gandhian Challenge Context: On the 150th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, AIM, NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and UNICEF India, including Generation Unlimited, have launched ‘The Gandhian Challenge’. What is it? This innovation challenge provides a platform for every child across India …
RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative
Topics Covered: Awareness in technology and development of new technology. RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative What to study? For Prelims: RUCO- features. For Mains: Need for regulation of used cooking oil and uses of used cooking oil. Context: To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October as Rashtriya Swachhta …
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Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)
Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: APAs- meaning, features and significance. Context: CBDT inks the 300th Advance Pricing Agreement. APA Programme is currently in its seventh year. What are APAs? …
Drone Innovators Network Summit 2019
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Drone Innovators Network Summit 2019 What to study? For Prelims: Composition and objectives of DIN. For Mains: Need for regulations and international cooperation, overview of India’s drones regulations. Context: Drone Innovators Network Summit-2019 is being held in New Delhi. Organised by …
Ayushman Bharat
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Ayushman Bharat What to study? For Prelims: Overview and key features of the act. For Mains: achievements, significance, challenges present and ways to address them. Context: One Year of Ayushman Bharat. Arogya Manthan event was organised by the National Health Authority, to mark the completion of …
SC/ST judgment
Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. SC/ST judgment What to study? For Prelims: Features of SC/AT act and amendments, A 338A. For Mains: SC’s guidelines and rationale behind, …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 02 October 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 02 October 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 MINDMAPS: “UN Climate Action Summit”.
INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “UN Climate Action Summit”. UN Climate Action Summit UN Climate Action Summit
Insights into Editorial: The link between jobs, farming and climate
Insights into Editorial: The link between jobs, farming and climate Introduction: Growth has slowed for the past few quarters, the past two-and-a-half years, if we go by annual growth rates. That this has not been comforting to the government is evident from the fact that its Ministers are running from pillar to post in …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 02 October 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 02 October 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 General Studies – 1 Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1) “Swachh Bharat Mission campaign …
7) “The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.- Mahatma Gandhi”. Analyse the quote with suitable examples.(250 words)
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) “The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.- Mahatma Gandhi”. Analyse the quote with suitable examples.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article talks about the significance of Democracy as …
6) Do you agree with the fact that Educational institutions in India recently have ceased to become temples of values? What are its repercussions? Discuss with suitable justifications to your opinion. (250 words)
Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6) Do you agree with the fact that Educational institutions in India recently have ceased to become temples of values? What are its repercussions? Discuss with suitable justifications to your opinion. (250 words) Economictimes Key demand of the question: The question is straightforward and …
5) States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh face floods frequently because of various natural and manmade reasons. Analyse floods with Patna as a case study in mind.(250 words)
Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 5) States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh face floods frequently because of various natural and manmade reasons. Analyse floods with Patna as a case study in mind.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: Nearly 110 people died in rain-related incidents across the country in the past four days, with Uttar …
4) Is it imperative to focus on agricultural production in devising a long-term solution to the problem of unemployment and the present slowdown in economy? Critically Analyse. (250 words)
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) Is it imperative to focus on agricultural production in devising a long-term solution to the problem of unemployment and the present slowdown in economy? Critically Analyse. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article discusses the importance of …
3) Discuss the merits of the idea of setting up of the regional Supreme Court benches and ‘divisions’ of the top court and also discuss the possible procedure that would be followed if the idea has to be taken further. (250 words)
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 3) Discuss the merits of the idea of setting up of the regional Supreme Court benches and ‘divisions’ of the top court and also discuss the possible procedure …
2) Technological and climatic trends could see the Arctic region emerge as a hotspot of great power competition in the times ahead. Elaborate. (250 words)
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Technological and climatic trends could see the Arctic region emerge as a hotspot of great power competition in the times ahead. Elaborate. (250 words) Financialexpress Why this question: US President Donald Trump’s recent offer to buy Greenland appeared to come …
1) “Swachh Bharat Mission campaign has become the global benchmark for participatory and transformative development.” Elucidate.(250 words)
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1) “Swachh Bharat Mission campaign has become the global benchmark for participatory and transformative development.” Elucidate.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The author explains how in last five years, Swachh Bharat mission has captured people’s imagination, they have owned the change. Thus making it important for …
