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100 HOURS of Class, 5 TESTS, 1000+ QUESTIONS 10% Discount for old INSIGHTS students. Starts from 24th February 2020 Why is mastering CSAT/Mental Ability important? 30 QUESTIONS (60 MARKS) in KPSC prelims will be from MENTAL ABILITY, REASONING and COMPREHENSION CSAT has become too tricky, do not neglect your preparation. In 2017, 2018 & …
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. UK’s points-based visa policy What to study? For Prelims: Features of the points- based visa policy. For Mains: Advantages and disadvantages. Context: UK has launched the new points-based immigration system, which intends to change the way migrants will …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana To Make It Optional For Farmers What to study? For Prelims: Overview, key features and facts. For Mains: Significance of the Scheme, need for, challenges present and ways …
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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features, need for and significance of the bill, reforms needed. Context: Cabinet clears Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, aims to regulate IVF clinics. …
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Topics Covered: Various statutory and constitutional bodies. Law commission of India What to study? For Prelims: Composition, objectives and functions. For Mains: Significance, issues related and reforms needed. Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission, which advises the government on complex legal issues. The term of the previous law panel had ended in August last year. With …
Topics Covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. Swachh Bharat Mission What to study? For Prelims: Overview and key features. For Mains: Significance and relevance of the mission. Context: The Centre has approved the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural) with an estimated central and state budget of Rs 52,497 crore. …
Table of Contents: GS Paper 1: 1. Swachh Bharat Mission. GS Paper 2: 1. Law commission of India. 2. Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill. 3. Changes In Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana To Make It Optional For Farmers. 4. UK Points based visa. Facts for Prelims: 1. India to host AFC Women’s …
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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 preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do …
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Context: The upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump to India may see the contours of the Indo-US deal being finalised in specific sectors, which is also likely to include allowing for market access for US dairy products in India. This move is likely to have significant adverse consequences on the prospects of the fledgling …
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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: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1. In 2050, India’s population is projected to be 1.69 billion, …
Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7. “Having a clear understanding of your own and others preferred behaviors enables you to develop a more well-rounded view of yourself and of your unique leadership qualities.” Elucidate. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: The question is based …
Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 6.Discuss the power of Emotional Intelligence on Good Governance. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: Based on Emotional Intelligence (EI), the concept that has come to be regarded as the new science of success, the question aims to ascertain …
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Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 5.Discuss the ideals of ‘Sanatana dharma’ practiced …
Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 4. Discuss the current status of food grain production in India and associated challenges. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: The Agriculture Ministry’s second …
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security 3. One in every three adolescents in the country is exposed to the Internet are victims of one or the other forms of online abuse, why is the issue? Explain and list …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2. Swachh Bharat Mission apart from sanitation aspects aids to generate employment and provide impetus to the rural economy. Explain. (250 words) Reference: PIB Why this question: The Union Cabinet recently has approved the Phase II …
Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1. In 2050, India’s population is projected to be 1.69 billion, higher than that of China. In this context, discuss the relevance of population control Bill recently tabled in the Parliament.(250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: Rajya Sabha …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 13 February 2020 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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