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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 August 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 August  2015 Archives – Secure 2015 18 August  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 …

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Insights Daily Current Events, 04 August 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 04 August 2015 Archives   25 Congress MPs suspended for 5 sittings Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has suspended 25 Congress MPs for five consecutive sittings for “persistently and wilfully obstructing” the House. The Speaker took the decision on suspension by invoking Rule 374(A), the first such instance in the 16th …

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DAY – 31: Insights Self Study Guide for UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015

DAY – 31: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 08 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES Descriptive Questions NOTE: Left-over chapters will be subsequently covered. Thank you. CLICK on the Questions to Post Your Answers. 1) Give a quantitative appraisal of India’s demographic profile during the colonial …

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DAY – 20: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015

DAY – 20: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 23 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES We will cover remaining chapters from 11th Class NCERT textbook in coming days along with the chapters from Laxmikanth Descriptive Questions Please CLICK on the Questions to Answer Them 1) Rather …

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DAY – 18: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015

DAY – 18: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 20 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES …. Next Timetable Will be Posted Tomorrow Descriptive Questions Please CLICK on the Questions to Answer Them 1) In the light of various conflicts and expanding influence of various terrorist organisations in …

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[UPSC Mains-2014] Insights Secure Questions on current events, 08 November 2014

ARCHIVES 08 November 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Critically examine how the fall of the Berlin Wall affected the Germany. The New York Times 2) Examine why  Flanders Fields,  the area straddling the Belgian provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders is significant to India. Business Standard 3) “One of …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions, 16 August 2014

ARCHIVES 16 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Despite sufficient food production, India faces food insecurity problem. Critically examine the important reasons behind this insecurity and throw light on upcoming challenges if this insecurity continues to persist. Business Standard 2) In the light of recent financial crises around the globe, critically …

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ETHICS and INTEGRITY – Answer Writing Challenge, 04 August 2014

ARCHIVES 05 August 2014 You are working as an Executive Engineer in the Panchayat Raj division.  An RTI activist has filed an application seeking information regarding tender process to project completion of all road projects that you have supervised and allotted since you assumed office. In one of the road projects, under pressure from an …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, July 10

ARCHIVES 10 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) The Sundar Committee Report of 2011 on road safety issue is an important step forward. Critically examine its recommendations and their importance. Business Standard 2) What is geothermal energy? How is it produced? Examine in which parts of the world its production is …

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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events

ARCHIVES 21 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Do you think establishing a separate fund such as National Investment Fund would help the infrastructure sector grow? If yes, examine how it should be governed and from where funds can be mobilized. Business Standard 2. What were Kirit Parikh Committee‘s recommendations related …

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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events

ARCHIVES 08 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What are the important revelations and conclusions of the recently released Henderson Brooks Report on the 1962 India-China border war? Comment on them. Business Standard 2. One of the root causes of the slow dispensation of justice is the lack of speed in investigations. Comment on the reasons …

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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events

AIR News Analysis http://newsonair.nic.in/writereaddata/broadcast/Daily-Spotlight-Bulletins-17581.mp3 AIR Current Affairs http://newsonair.nic.in/writereaddata/broadcast/Weekly-Current%20Affairs-Bulletins-17582.mp3 ARCHIVES 15, February 2014 1. What measures does government take to tame high inflation? Explain why maintaining optimum inflation rate is very important for the economy. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. “There are no costs involved in moving towards a more federalist structure called the United States …

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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events

ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 23/11/2013 1. Has MGNREGA benefited Indian farmer? Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu 2. Tirumayam Fort (50 Words) The Hindu 3. Write a critical note on the financial relations between Union government and states in India.  (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu 4. Kalbeli Folk Dance (50 Words) The Hindu 5. Explain the …

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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events

DOWNLOAD PDF ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 09 November 2013 1. Explain the composition and mandate of CBI. Comment on the recent verdict of Guwahati High Court questioning the very existence and legality of CBI. (200 Words) Link 2. Throw light on recent controversy regarding allegation of  human rights violation by Sri Lankan army during …

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Geography – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

QUESTIONS: 07/11/2013 Discuss the major international streams of migration in the world in recent times and account for the relationship that exists between population pressure areas and migration  prospects. (300 Words) Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each: (a) Explain the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in …

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