QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 November 2019

  QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 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 …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- FIGHTING STATE SPONSORED TERROR

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- FIGHTING STATE SPONSORED TERROR Introduction:             National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has come down heavily on Pakistan for providing safe haven for terrorists and using terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Addressing the national conference of chiefs of Anti terrorism Squad and STF, the NSA also said that to fight …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 November 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 November 2019 Table of contents:   GS Paper 2: Maharashtra placed under President’s Rule. Pardoning powers of President. Chhattisgarh moots law to protect journalists. FCRA and foreign funding. World Pneumonia Day.   Facts for prelims: Tiger Triumph. Sri Lanka has criminalised match-fixing. World Congress on Rural and Agricultural …

World Pneumonia Day

Topics Covered: Issues related to health.   World Pneumonia Day   What to study? For Prelims and mains: the disease- burden, symptoms, spread, vulnerability and treatment.   Context: Since 2009, November 12 has been observed as World Pneumonia Day to raise awareness about the infection.   About Pneumonia: The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies pneumonia …

FCRA and foreign funding

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Money laundering related issues.   FCRA and foreign funding   What to study? For Prelims: FCRA guidelines on foreign funding to NGOs, eligibility. For Mains: Misuse of foreign funds, issues and the need for stringent …

Pardoning powers of President

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Pardoning powers of President   What to study? For Prelims: Overview of pardoning powers of President and Governor. For Mains: Concerns and issues associated.   Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a letter to the Punjab government …

Maharashtra placed under President’s Rule

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Maharashtra placed under President’s Rule   What to study? For Prelims: What is President’s rule? Implications of the rule. For Mains: Controversies over the misuse of this power and measures to address them.   Context: President Ram Nath Kovind has …

Insights into Editorial: Real estate shelter: On Alternative Investment Fund

Insights into Editorial: Real estate shelter: On Alternative Investment Fund Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) of Rs.25,000 crore to provide last-mile funding for stalled affordable and middle-income housing projects across the country. The Cabinet decision amends the original announcement by allowing housing projects that have been …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 November 2019

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13  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 – 2 Topic:Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Comparison of …

7) “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love”. Explain the significance of kindness as a virtue in one’s life.(250 words)

Topic:  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections, leadership. 7) “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love”. Explain the significance of kindness as a virtue in one’s life.(250 words) …

6) “Our thirst for more water is making the ocean saltier”, in the light of the above statement discuss increasing salinity as one of the most important environmental issues of the 21st century. (250 words)

Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. . Disaster and disaster management. 6) “Our thirst for more water is making the ocean saltier”, in the light of the above statement discuss increasing salinity as one of the most important environmental issues of the 21st century. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The article …

5) With the manufacturing sector in India unable to provide employment opportunities to the youth, the digital platforms provide work to the growing demographic of youth in the country. In this context discuss the need for regulating them and the concerns associated with excessive regulation of these platforms.(250 words)

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) With the manufacturing sector in India unable to provide employment opportunities to the youth, the digital platforms provide work to the growing demographic of youth in the country. In this context discuss the need for regulating them and the …

4) If the Panchayat allocations are combined with MGNREGA to support asset creation, it can activate infrastructure growth, resulting in additional income and improved conditions in the rural India. Elucidate.(250 words)

Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4) If the Panchayat allocations are combined with MGNREGA to support asset creation, it can activate infrastructure growth, resulting in additional income and improved conditions in the rural India. Elucidate.(250 words) Financialexpress Why this question: The …

3) Despite unique constitutional position, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as impartial and efficient as envisioned by the fathers of the constitution. Analyse.(250 words)

Topic:Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) Despite unique constitutional position, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as impartial and efficient as envisioned by the fathers of the constitution. Analyse.(250 words) The hindu Why …

2) “The Government is the master of the country and the Prime Minister is the master of the Government.” In this context, discuss the Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister as the head of the government.(250 words)

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. 2) “The Government is the master of the country and the Prime Minister is the master of the Government.” In this context, discuss the Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister as …