SECURE SYNOPSIS: 21 NOVEMBER 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: The myths around free trade agreements Context: India’s decision not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has led to an avalanche of write-ups, editorials and interviews. Most looked at the effect of the decision around four issues: exports, investments, integration into the global value chain (GVC) and domestic industry. Let …
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Insights Revision Through MCQs – 23 November 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 25 November 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 2: Maharashtra floor test plea and Supreme Court’s demands. Review petition. Chhattisgarh panchayats to have disabled quota. GS Paper 3: Exchange Traded Funds. Ken-Betwa river interlinking project. Arunachal seeks new officer cadre. Facts for prelims: Haryana’s Johads. What …
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Topics Covered: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Arunachal seeks new officer cadre What to study? For Prelims: Location of Arunachal Pradesh. For Mains: Need for new officer cadre, challenges involved and ways to address them. Context: Arunachal Pradesh is planning for a separate …
Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Ken-Betwa river interlinking project What to study? For Prelims: Overview of the project and the location of Ken and Betwa rivers. For Mains: Challenges involved, need for and significance of interlinking. Context: The government has said it is pushing Uttar Pradesh and Madhya …
Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Exchange Traded Funds What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What are ETFs, benefits and significance? Context: The centre is planning to launch India’s first fixed income Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) comprising debt securities of large …
Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Chhattisgarh panchayats to have disabled quota What to study? For Prelims: About the amendments. For Mains: Need for and significance, implications for other states. Context: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved an amendment to the State Panchayati Raj Act, 1993, …
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Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Review petition What to study? For Prelims: Types of petitions and related facts. For Mains: need for and significance of review of the SC order, procedure to be followed. Context: Petitioners plan to seek review of the recently delivered …
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Maharashtra floor test plea and Supreme Court’s demands What to study? For Prelims: Meaning and implications of Rule 12. For Mains: Significance and concerns associated. Context: The Supreme Court has put on hold a plea for ordering a …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 25 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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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 23 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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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- FAMILY LAWS & CUSTODIAL RIGHT Introduction: The Supreme Court has sought Centre’s response to a PIL which challenged validity of a provision of Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 that prefers father as a natural guardian of children till they attain majority. A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra issued …
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RSTV-IN DEPTH – ROAD ACCIDENTS IN INDIA Introduction: A report on road accidents published by the Union transport ministry has shown a steep rise in the number of pedestrians killed on the roads. The increase is as much as 84 percent between 2014 and 2018, with average daily fatalities going up from 34 in …
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 25 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: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental …
Topic: Probity in governance 7) What do you understand by probity in governance? Do you think lack of probity in governance is the weakest link in our quest for prosperity and equity? Discuss.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is based on the concept of probity. Key demand of the question: One must explain …
Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 6) “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.” Elaborate on the relevance of the quote in the contemporary world of today.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5) The importance of Indigenous traditional knowledge can be applied to urban environments for sustainable ecosystem and future building structures. Elucidate.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article brings out a recent research that has investigated the jing kieng jri or living root bridges structures and …
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) Although in India, Governor of the state is Constitutional head like President he may have more rights, do you agree? Give reasons. (250 words) Indian polity by …
