Insights Revision Through MCQs – 05 November 2019
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 05 November 2019
Day: November 6, 2019
Insights Static Quiz -430, 2019–Art and Culture
Insights Static Quiz -430, 2019 Art and Culture ARCHIVES
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 November 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 November 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: 06 November 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 06 November 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 1: The third battle of Panipat. GS Paper 2: China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug. Iran nuclear deal. US exiting the Paris Agreement. GS Paper 3: What is trade deficit? Wasteland Atlas. Facts for prelims: …
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Wasteland Atlas
Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Wasteland Atlas What to study? For Prelims: Key findings of the atlas. For Mains: Wasteland- causes, concerns and how to improve them. Context: Ministry of rural development releases fifth edition of Wasteland Atlas. The last edition was published in 2011. This is …
What is trade deficit?
Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. What is trade deficit? What to study? For Prelims: Meaning and impact. For Mains: Concerns and impact of trade deficits. Context: India decided that it won’t sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Participation agreement. A key reason …
US exiting the Paris Agreement
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. US exiting the Paris Agreement What to study? For Prelims: Overview of the Paris agreement. For Mains: Concerns and issues over US exit, it’s implications. Context: United States initiated the process of leaving the Paris Agreement, notifying …
Iran nuclear deal
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Iran nuclear deal What to study? For prelims and Mains: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)- objectives, why US has withdrawn from this, implications and what needs to be done? Context: Iran has taken further steps …
China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug What to study? For Prelims and mains: All about Alzheimer’s, treatment and concerns. Context: China recently announced that a new drug, meant to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease, will be available to Chinese patients by the end of this …
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Third battle of Panipat
Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues Third battle of Panipat What to study? For Prelims and mains: Battles that took place in panipat- overview, causes and outcomes. Context: The trailer for the upcoming Hindi film ‘Panipat’, directed by …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- STRENGTHENING PARLIAMENTARY INSTITUTIONS
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- STRENGTHENING PARLIAMENTARY INSTITUTIONS Introduction: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday pushed for the Women’s Reservation Bill and reforms in the way Parliament works including a code of conduct for lawmakers and greater powers to the presiding officer to deal with disruptive legislators. The Vice President, who delivered the first Arun …
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Insights into Editorial: Pegasus misadventure: On WhatsApp snooping scandal
Insights into Editorial: Pegasus misadventure: On WhatsApp snooping scandal Context: The Government’s reaction to messaging platform WhatsApp’s revelation that Indian journalists and human rights activists were among some 1,400 people globally spied upon using a surveillance technology developed by Israel-based NSO Group is inadequate and, more unfortunately, far from reassuring. In this case, a malicious …
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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 November 2019
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 November 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: Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in …
7) Do you think reviewing open-ended procurement and shifting towards private procurement to correct market inefficiencies is worth serious consideration as suggested by CACP? Analyse. (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. 7) Do you think reviewing open-ended procurement and shifting towards private procurement to correct market inefficiencies is worth serious consideration as suggested by …
6) The pollution problem in NCR is more complex than it seems on the outside. Critically Analyse.(250 words)
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6) The pollution problem in NCR is more complex than it seems on the outside. Critically Analyse.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: Beginning Monday, the odd-even scheme for automobiles plying in Delhi will kick in. Coincidentally, the weekend preceding it saw a steep deterioration in the …
5) Compared to other BRICS nations, India today has the lowest deposit insurance cover to per capita income ratio, at 0.9 times.Discuss the significance of deposit insurance coverage of bank accounts and also, comment on the lacunae in the current deposit insurance cover provided by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) and suggest suitable cure. (250 words)
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. 5) Compared to other BRICS nations, India today has the lowest deposit insurance cover to per capita income ratio, at 0.9 times.Discuss …
3) AYUSH, represent a pluralistic and integrative scheme of health services. Explain how AYUSH can play an important role in realizing the dream of ‘New India’ by providing quality healthcare and medical care for its citizens.(250 words)
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) AYUSH, represent a pluralistic and integrative scheme of health services. Explain how AYUSH can play an important role in realizing the dream of ‘New India’ by providing quality healthcare and medical care for its citizens.(250 words) The hindu …
4) Explain the principle of “moulding of relief” in Indian jurisprudence. Illustrate with suitable examples in what way Judgments that impact society must be holistic.(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. 4) Explain the principle of “moulding of relief” in Indian jurisprudence. Illustrate with suitable examples in what way Judgments that impact society must be holistic.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why …
2) Describe and account for the shifts in the textile industries of the world with special focus on effect of the evolving digital technologies.(250 words)
Topic: Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world. 2) Describe and account for the shifts in the textile industries of the world with special focus on effect of the evolving digital technologies.(250 words) Geography by Majid Hussain Why this question: The question is based …
1) With farm distress making headlines, discuss the potential that Indian poultry industry bears to absorb the distress and emerges out as a modern , scientific industry driven by technology.(250 words)
Topic: Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 1) With farm distress making headlines, discuss the potential that Indian poultry industry bears to absorb the distress and emerges out as a modern , scientific industry driven by technology.(250 words) Timesofindia Why this …
