New SECURE – 2018 How to Use Insights Secure Initiative for more Effective Mains Preparation? Please read this post after going through this update which we posted earlier. Over the years, we have personally interacted with thousands of students- online and offline – regarding various aspects of their UPSC civil services exam preparation. We …
Insights into Editorial: Judging the Judge-maker 19 October 2015 Judicial appointments are vital in the running of a constitutional democracy. For long, the executive and legislature have been seeking to have a say in the process of selecting judges. History: Pre 1993 – Till 1993, judges were appointed by the executive in consultation with …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 12 September 2015 Archives Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Rajasthan first state to submit Atal Mission action plan Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to submit its annual action plan under the …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 29 03 September 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Migrant Crisis in Europe – Is the Idea Behind European Union Compromised? ToI BBC Wikipedia LA Times NYT Is the migrant crisis disintegrating Europe? Is European unity under threat due to migrant crisis? Should European countries allow free flow of migrants from conflict …
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 14 13 August 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Is the Devaluation of Yuan by China an Act of ‘Currency War’? Livemint Reuters TIME (Please Check Infographic) Forbes …
[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 25 July 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 25 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 …
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Lok Sabha TV: Net Neutrality Report Archives 07/20/2015 Recently DOT released its report on net neutrality, which at large advocates strong support and commitment to protect net neutrality in interest of innovation and telecom infrastructure. It stresses that government should identify international best practices in this field and apply them selectively with suitable modifications in …
Lok Sabha TV Insights: Iran Nuclear Deal Archives 30 June 2015 30th June was deadline for both sides to agree on nuclear deal, it is expected to …
Archives – Secure 2015 23 April 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 mode‘. Static Part – Timetable Click on each question to post your answers. …
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Group name: The Undercover Group Group members who contributed this time are, 1). Urstruly Kartheek 2). Devil Baba 3). Anand Vardhan 4). Hatas Engineer 5). LuV Download Link CLICK HERE
We are conducting free mock tests for 2014 Mains. It will start tomorrow. We wanted to conduct these last Saturday and Sunday itself, but because of some problem with the website we could not. We hope it’s not too late, especially for those who have prepared well. These mock tests are intended to give you …
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ARCHIVES 21 November 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Critically examine the important recommendations made by the T S R Subramanian committee, constituted recently to review laws related to environment and forest protection. Business Standard 2) Critically assess the objectives, design and implementation of rural housing schemes in India. Business Standard …
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ARCHIVES August 18 and 19, 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) “The body that replaces the Planning Commission should not be old wine in a new bottle.” In your opinion, what should be the ideal composition and functions of new body that replaces the Planning Commission? Comment. Business Standard The Hindu …
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ARCHIVES 25 June 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Critically comment on steps taken by the government to address problems of the sugar industry. Do you think these reforms are structural and systemic? Examine. Business Standard 2.Critically examine the causes of vegflation in India. Also examine what steps should government take to …
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Write an essay on the following topic in about 2500 Words “Age considers; youth ventures” – Rabindranath Tagore
ARCHIVES 04, January 2014 F5, F6 LEADER What measures has government of India taken to ensure safety of nuclear reactors in India post-Fukushima nuclear disaster? Do you think nuclear energy is a safe option? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu F7, F8 It appears that strong laws do not act as deterrent to crimes. In you …
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Tauseef Ahmad The problem of Tuberculosis and its rampant elusive spread has shackled the world and particularly India. According to WHO report 2013, out of total number of TB cases 2-2.5 million cases are from India alone. So it is very important to cover and analyze all the aspects and issues associated with TB in …
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ARCHIVES 02, January 2014 B1, B2 What is subsidy? Explain the rationale behind providing subsidy to petrol, diesel and kerosene in India? Why is there an opposition to continuation of subsidies? (200 Words) The Hindu B3, B4 Write a critical note on the functioning of the speaker in Loksabha and state assemblies. (200 Words) The …
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QUESTIONS: 23/10/2013 (Topics – Freedom Struggle; Vulnerable sections; Parliament; Poverty and Hunger) Do you think Mahatma Gandhi’s support to Khilafat Movement had diluted his secular credentials? Give your argument based on the assessment of events. (200 Words) What are the implications of gender disparities in India? (200 Words) On what grounds can a member be …
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QUESTIONS: 21/10/2013 (Chapters: Motivation, Language) Comment on Rogers concept of fully functioning person and Maslow’s notion of self actualization. (200 Words) Describe effective methods of communication with suitable examples. (200 Words)
