The Big Picture – Devaluation of Chinese Yuan: What’s the global impact

The Big Picture – Devaluation of Chinese Yuan: What’s the global impact Archives Summary: The Chinese stock market is once again in turmoil. Added to it is the government’s decision to devalue its currency for the second time in less than six months. This has raised concerns all over the world. The impact of stock …

Insights Daily Current Events, 15 October 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 15 October 2015 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Indian appointed to key FAO post Kundhavi Kadiresan has been appointed as the Assistant Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific. Kundhavi is an economist who …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 26 September 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 26 September  2015 Archives – Secure 2015 26 September  2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 03 September 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 03 September  2015 Archives – Secure 2015 03 September  2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 July 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 July 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 13 July  2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events, 05 February 2015

Archives – Secure 2015 05 February  2015  Tomorrow’s Topic of GS-1: India – People and Economy, Class 12 Geography, Unit – III (Chapter – 6)   General Studies – 1:  Topic: GS1: changes in critical geographical features; GS 3: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country; 1) Answer the following with in specified word limits: …

[UPSC Mains-2014] Insights Secure Questions on Current Events, 30 October 2014

ARCHIVES 30 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) In India, allocation of precious natural resources to public and private companies has generated controversy and judicial intervention thanks to issues such as corruption and opaqueness in allocation. Critically examine what measures the government has taken so far to address these issues …

Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events

ARCHIVES 30, January 2014 1. What are the technologies available for recycling or using the urban waste for productive purposes? Explain. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a critical note on Ravindranath Tagore’s views on education. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. “India’s curriculum outpaces what pupils can realistically learn and achieve in the time given”. …

MOTIVATION – Point Of Power

                                    Rishave Verma     Don’t play for safety. It’s the most dangerous game.                                                                         (Hugh Walpole) When singer Bobby McFerrin got bored with his performances, he faced a crossroad in his career. After the smash success of his 1988 song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”, he set out on a long and grueling tour, but then the joy fell …

Insights Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 51

QUESTIONS: DAY – 51 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-III, Topics: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate; Issues relating to poverty and hunger) “The promise of more effective global economic governance aftermath the 2008 Financial crisis remains unfulfilled.” Critically comment on the steps taken by the key global institutions in the light of the given statement. (250 …

Insights Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 22

QUESTIONS ASKED DAY- 22(10/08/2013) 1)“India is losing its strategic influence in the Indian ocean region”. In the light of the recent developments in the region, critically analyze the statement. 2)Critically comment on the extent, scope and implications of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India. RESPONSES: phani August 10, 2013 at 12:37 pm 1 Vote   2)Critically …