Month: December 2021

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Insights into Editorial: Recast this apples-and-oranges ranking method

  Introduction: The ranking of State-run higher education institutions (HEIs) together with centrally funded institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the Indian Institute of Science, the National Institutes of Technology, central universities, etc. using the National Institutional Ranking Framework, or the NIRF (a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, Government of …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 6 December 2021

    Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 3.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1. Elaborate upon the …

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Cooperatives in India face diverse problems. A renewed political and economic focus on cooperatives is needed make it a truly people-based movement at the grassroots level. Examine.

Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 3. Cooperatives in India face diverse problems. A renewed political and economic focus on cooperatives is needed make it a truly people-based movement at the grassroots level. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy …

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Compare and contrast intrinsic and instrumental good.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality; 7. Compare and contrast intrinsic and instrumental good. (150 Words) Difficulty Level: Moderate Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in …

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The need to understand how the biosphere functions has never been greater as we face dearth of natural resources and it is vital to sustainable development. Analyse.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6. The need to understand how the biosphere functions has never been greater as we face dearth of natural resources and it is vital to sustainable development. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the …

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Examine as to why Ecotones are considered areas of great environmental importance.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5. Examine as to why Ecotones are considered areas of great environmental importance. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure …

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As Omicron variant spreads, India faces a policy dichotomy, whether to go for a booster dose or to increase vaccine coverage in India and continue supplying vaccines globally. Comment.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. As Omicron variant spreads, India faces a policy dichotomy, whether to go for a booster dose or to increase vaccine coverage in India and continue supplying vaccines globally. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: …

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Preparing for the economic and social shifts associated with population ageing is essential for India’s sustainable development. Discuss.

Topic: population and associated issues. 2. Preparing for the economic and social shifts associated with population ageing is essential for India’s sustainable development. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: New Indian Express Why the question: According to the World Health Organization, India’s elderly population will rise from its current 60 million to over 227 …

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Elaborate upon the contributions of Morarji Desai towards post independent India with a special emphasis on his peace activism.

Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1. Elaborate upon the contributions of Morarji Desai towards post independent India with a special emphasis on his peace activism. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: A copy of the Bhagavad Gita, a Parker pen, a Gandhi ‘topi’ (cap) and a ‘tulsi …

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Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2021 – Week 51 : Power of vested interests is vastly exaggerated compared with the gradual encroachment of ideas

Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2021 – Week 51 Archives 5 December 2021 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words:   Power of vested interests is vastly exaggerated compared with the gradual encroachment of ideas   Join InsightsIAS Official Telegram Channel for Daily Guidance and Motivation https://t.me/s/insightsIAStips

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[मिशन 2022] सिक्योर- 2022 : मिनी सिक्योर रिवीजन टेस्ट: 4 दिसंबर 2021

      How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए: सामान्य अध्ययन– I    1. भारत में मृदा निर्माण के लिए उत्तरदायी कारकों की व्याख्या कीजिए। इसके अतिरिक्त, भारतीय मृदा की विविधता पर एक लेख लिखिए। (150 शब्द) …

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[Mission 2022] QUIZ – 2021: Insights Current Affairs Quiz ,04 December 2021

  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 2021. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please …

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[Mission 2022] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 04 December 2021

    InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

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