Insights into Editorial: Should we do away with subsidies for higher education?

Insights into Editorial: Should we do away with subsidies for higher education? Context: Recently, the proposed fees hike of residential hostels in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has sparked a widespread protest and controversy over subsidies in higher education. Almost more than a fifth of the population is below official poverty limits and 93% of the …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 November 2019

  QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 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 …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 26 November 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 26 November 2019 Table of contents:   GS Paper 2: Constitution Day of India. Rules for the Conduct of Business. Global Housing Technology Challenge. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).   GS Paper 3: Coalbed methane (CBM). What is the Bodoland dispute?   Facts for prelims: ASI protected temples in India. …

Coalbed methane (CBM)

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.   Coalbed methane (CBM)   What to study? For Prelims and mains: What is CBM? Potential, uses and challenges.   Context: Ministry of Coal has asked the …

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Topics covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests   China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of CPEC. For Mains: India’s concerns, ways to address them and global implications of the project.   Context: The US has warned …

Constitution Day of India

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Constitution Day of India   What to study? For prelims: Meaning and significance of the day, historical background. For Mains: Overview of the constitution, key features and important amendments.   What is Constitution day? Constitution day which is also known …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE – INDIA’S START UP JOURNEY

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE – INDIA’S START UP JOURNEY Introduction:             India continues to be home to the third largest start up ecosystem in the world. According to a recent report released by NASSCOM 1300 tech startups were added up to September this year. While 7 startups entered the Unicorn club talking the total number …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 November 2019

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 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:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & …

7) You are the NSA under Govt. You have been asked by Govt to give pragmatic advice to deal with the menace of state sponsored cross border terrorism from the neighbouring country. Govt. does not want to go for war with the neighbouring country given that both are nuclear powers. Also modernisation of armed forces is still a pending task. On the other hand, there is pressure on Govt from opposition and civil society to cut down defence budget and focus on social sector, especially along border areas. Local population, especially youth is disenchanted due to this menace and loss of life and property. In this context.Identify ethical issues pertaining to this case. What steps would you suggest to the deal with the situation? Discuss.(250 words)

Topic: Case study based question 7) You are the NSA under Govt. You have been asked by Govt to give pragmatic advice to deal with the menace of state sponsored cross border terrorism from the neighbouring country. Govt. does not want to go for war with the neighbouring country given that both are nuclear powers. …

6)  “The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility and sheer apathy”. Comment.(250 words)

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 6)  “The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility and sheer apathy”. Comment.(250 words)   Why this question: The question is quotation based and tends to analyse the effect of …

5) What is preventive precision medicine? Discuss in what way it can help India address inequities in healthcare system.(250 words)

Topic:  Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) What is preventive precision medicine? Discuss in what way it can help India address inequities in healthcare system.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article discusses the relevance of mapping genes to the Indian healthcare system. Key demand of the question: …

4) Discuss the framework of the security forces in India. List the security agencies in India and their respective mandates.(250 words) 

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 4) Discuss the framework of the security forces in India. List the security agencies in India and their respective mandates.(250 words)  The hindu Reference Why this question: The article highlights the attempt that is underway to shift the operational control of Assam Rifles from the Army …

3) Highlight the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Also, discuss the issues regarding the independence and impartiality of the ECI. (250 words)

Topic:  Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 3) Highlight the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Also, discuss the issues regarding the independence and impartiality of the ECI. (250 words)  Indian polity by Lakshmikant Why this question: The question is from the static portions of GS paper II. Key demand …

2) “If big money entirely funds elections in a secretive way, democracy as we know it will not exist.” Analyse and explain the role of electoral bonds in the above stated context.(250 words)

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2) “If big money entirely funds elections in a secretive way, democracy as we know it will not exist.” Analyse and explain the role of electoral bonds in the above stated context.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The recent disclosures that the Election Commission (EC) …

1) “Power grab has become the sin quo non for political parties in determining their actions rather than anything else. “Comment in the backdrop of recent furore of politics in Maharashtra.(250 words)

Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 1) “Power grab has become the sin quo non for political parties in determining their actions rather than anything else. “Comment in the backdrop of recent furore of politics in Maharashtra.(250 words) The hindu   …