Insights Static Quiz -414, 2019–History
Insights Static Quiz -414, 2019 History ARCHIVES
Day: October 15, 2019
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 OCTOBER 2019
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 OCTOBER 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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Insights into Editorial: New era of India-China cooperation begins with ‘Chennai connect’
Insights into Editorial: New era of India-China cooperation begins with ‘Chennai connect’ Context: Talks between Modi and Xi were aimed at building on the relationship reset that began in Wuhan in April last year. The Wuhan spirit had given a new momentum and trust to our ties. In the summit, Modi and Xi decided to …
RSTV: IN DEPTH- AADHAAR AMENDMENT BILL
RSTV: IN DEPTH- AADHAAR AMENDMENT BILL Introduction: A bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar as an identity proof for opening bank accounts and procuring mobile phone connections was passed. During the discussion, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad allayed the concerns of opposition members over data security. The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) …
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 15 October 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 15 October 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 2: National Medical Commission. India- China Informal Summit at Mahabalipuram. ‘Dark Grey’ list of FATF. GS Paper 3: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019. 2019 Nobel Prizes. Facebook’s new cryptocurrency- Libra. Facts for prelims: LOTUS-HR project. World Standards Day. …
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Facebook’s new cryptocurrency- Libra
Topics covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Facebook’s new cryptocurrency- Libra What to study? For prelims and mains: various cryptocurrencies, their uses, concerns over their regulation and issues associated. Context: Despite …
2019 Nobel Prizes:
2019 Nobel Prizes: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2019: Awarded “for contributions to our understanding of the evolution of the universe and Earth’s place in the cosmos”. Winners are: James Peebles “for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology”. Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz “for the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star”. The Nobel Prize in …
Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019
Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019 What to study? For Prelims: Overview and key findings of the report. For Mains: Challenges and concerns highlighted, and ways to address them. Context: The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report …
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‘Dark Grey’ list of FATF
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. ‘Dark Grey’ list of FATF What to study? For Prelims: FATF, Grey list, Dark Grey list, G7, About APG. For Mains: What is Grey list and Black list, how are countries in the list affected? How does …
India- China Informal Summit at Mahabalipuram
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. India- China Informal Summit at Mahabalipuram What to study? For Prelims: Historical background of Mahabalipuram. For Mains: Informal and formal summits- need for and significance, overview Of India- China relations. Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in the ancient coastal town of Mamallapuram …
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National Medical Commission
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Medical Commission What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the National Medical Commission bill. For Mains: MCI- issues, performance, concerns and need for superseding. Context: Government selects 25 members of National Medical Commission. For selecting members of the commission, that replaces the …
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 14 October 2019
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 14 October 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 October 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 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 Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 October 2019
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 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 – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE General Studies – 1 Topic: Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture …
7) Hero worship is endemic in our country and personality cult flourishes, in politics, hero-worship is a path to degradation and eventual dictatorship. Critically analyse. (250 words)
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 7) Hero worship is endemic in our country and personality cult flourishes, in politics, hero-worship is a path to degradation and eventual dictatorship. Critically analyse. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article captures the thoughts propounded by Babasaheb Ambedkar with respect to hero-worship …
6) Explain the significance of C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration. Why do you think cooperation at global level is necessary? Discuss the challenges and ways to address air pollution across the global cities.( 250 words)
TOPIC: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6) Explain the significance of C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration. Why do you think cooperation at global level is necessary? Discuss the challenges and ways to address air pollution across the global cities.( 250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: Clean Air Cities Declaration’ was unveiled at …
5) A sustainable solution for price stabilisation is the need of the hour than merely relying on ad-hoc measures. Discuss in the context of Operation Green-TOP.(250 words)
TOPIC: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 5) A sustainable solution for price stabilisation is the need of the hour than merely relying on ad-hoc measures. Discuss in the context …
4) The latest Noble prize in the discipline of economics is recognition of the fact that there’s still hope to fight poverty without succumbing to the polarizing debate between right and left wing populism. Critically analyse.(250 words)
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) The latest Noble prize in the discipline of economics is recognition of the fact that there’s still hope to fight poverty without succumbing to the polarizing debate between right and left wing populism. …
3) The seeds of World War-ll were sown in the peace of World War-I. Critically Analyse.(250 words)
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. 3) The seeds of World War-ll were sown in the peace of World War-I. Critically Analyse.(250 words) …
2) Trade wars are wars of mutual abrasion and do not always have the intended consequences. Examine how the flaws in the Napoleonic Continental System became reasons for his downfall. (250 words)
Topic:History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. 2) Trade wars are wars of mutual abrasion and do not always have the intended consequences. Examine how the …
