Insights Revision Through MCQs – 21 October 2019
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 21 October 2019
Day: October 21, 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 21 October 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 21 October 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 1: Azad Hind Government. GS Paper 2: Indian Penal Code. Removal of State Chief Information Commissioner. Anthrax. Interpol. IMF Quotas. GS Paper 3: DNA technology Bill. Definition of forest. Facts for prelims: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). …
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Definition of forest
Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Definition of forest What to study? For Prelims: Definition and procedure to define forests. For Mains: Concerns over the way in which forests are defined, need for a comprehensive definition and challenges involved. Context: Centre clarifies on definition of forest. Clarifications …
DNA technology Bill
Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. DNA technology Bill What to study? For Prelims: DNA Bill- highlights, difference between DNA and RNA. For Mains: DNA profiling- uses, challenges and concerns. Context: The DNA Technology Regulation Bill, which seeks …
IMF Quotas
Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. IMF Quotas What to study? For Prelims: All about IMF Quotas, about IMF. For Mains: Need for reforms. Context: As per the latest deal, Members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed to maintain its funding at $ 1 trillion but …
Interpol
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Interpol What to study? For Prelims and mains: Composition, objectives and functions of Interpol. Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation will host the 91st General Assembly of Interpol in 2022 as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s Independence. …
Anthrax
Topics covered: Issues related to health. Anthrax What to study? For prelims and mains: Anthrax- causes, effects, symptoms and prevention, location of Pobitora sanctuary. Context: Anthrax scare at Assam’s Pobitora sanctuary after death of 2 buffaloes Asiatic Water Buffaloes. What is anthrax? A disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a germ that lives in …
Removal of State Chief Information Commissioner
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Removal of State Chief Information Commissioner What to study? For Prelims: Who is CIC and ICs? Roles and functions, composition of CIC. For Mains: Criticisms surrounding functioning of CIC, need for transparency enhancement and measures needed. Context: Nine Karnataka information commissioners ask Governor to …
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Indian Penal Code
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Indian Penal Code What to study? For Prelims: What is IPC? How was it brought about? Key provisions. For Mains: Why it needs a review? Areas of concern and reforms needed. Context: The Home Ministry is all set …
Azad Hind Government
Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Azad Hind Government What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Particulars of Azad Hind Government- objectives, accomplishments and other related key facts. Context: 76th anniversary of the formation of Azad Hind Government …
Insights Static Quiz -418, 2019–History
Insights Static Quiz -418, 2019 History ARCHIVES
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 21 October 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 21 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 into Editorial: Taking national data seriously
Insights into Editorial: Taking national data seriously Introduction: In a digital economy, data is the central resource. The Prime Minister recently compared data to property at the advent of the industrial era. Data is being considered as a nation’s new wealth. How data will be employed fruitfully, and its value captured, will decide …
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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 October 2019
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 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: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1) Do you think that …
7) Energy efficiency is the foundation of a strong, self-sufficient, and sustainable economy. Comment.( 250 words)
TOPIC: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, And Railways etc. 7) Energy efficiency is the foundation of a strong, self-sufficient, and sustainable economy. Comment.( 250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: The article highlights the achievements of SLNP program and its contributions to energy saving efforts of the GOI. Key demand of the question: One has to discuss …
6) Climate change mitigation should be integral to the urban planning, in this regard, discuss the strategies to be developed to have a sustainable urbanisation and discuss any measures taken by the government to that effect. (250 words)
TOPIC:Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 6) Climate change mitigation should be integral to the urban planning, in this regard, discuss the strategies to be developed to have a sustainable urbanisation and discuss any measures taken by the government to that effect. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article highlights the …
5) To be a $5-trillion economy by 2025, India needs to build a cohesive national strategy around artificial intelligence (AI), do you agree? Justify your opinion with suitable illustrations.(250 words)
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) To be a $5-trillion economy by 2025, India needs to build a cohesive national strategy around artificial intelligence (AI), do you agree? Justify your opinion with suitable illustrations.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article explains that while it …
4) The recent determination to accelerate the development of an ambitious trans-Himalayan corridor between China’s Tibet and Nepal by China can be seen as important tools of statecraft to security diplomacy and law enforcement cooperation. Critically analyse. (250 words)
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 4) The recent determination to accelerate the development of an ambitious trans-Himalayan corridor between China’s Tibet and Nepal by China can be seen as important tools of statecraft to security diplomacy and law enforcement cooperation. Critically analyse. (250 words) Indianexpress Why …
3) What is RCEP? What are the potential benefits and disadvantages for India? Discuss India’s key issues with RCEP while suggesting way forward. (250 words)
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 3) What is RCEP? What are the potential benefits and disadvantages for India? Discuss India’s key issues with RCEP while suggesting way forward. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: Negotiations on the final agreement under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) …
2) Discuss the change on Indian family structure post the effect of Industrialization and urbanization.(250 words)
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 2) Discuss the change on Indian family structure post the effect of Industrialization and urbanization.(250 words) Indian society NCERT class XI and XII Why this question: The question expects discussion on changing nature of Indian families brought by industrialization and urbanization or primarily by change in …
