ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, 11 July 2014

ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, 11 July 2014 1) Summarize the main arguments of the trade optimist and trade pessimist with regard to trade policy for developing countries. Which arguments does the data tend to support? (200 Words)  2) Kaldor in his theory of distribution argues unlike Kalecki that it is not reasonable to …

[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, 11 July 2014

ARCHIVES 11 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Examine the role of banks in funding infrastructure projects in the country. Also explain what role does 2014-15 General Budget has envisaged for the banks in this regard. Business Standard 2) Write a note on the importance of increasing FDI in defence sector. …

[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 …

[UPSC MAINS 2014] Insights Secure-2014- Questions on Current Events, July 08, 2014

ARCHIVES 08 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Examine on what pillars does India’s stand in the climate negotiations rest? Do you think India’s stand is justified? Critically comment. Business Standard 2) Critically evaluate Pakistan military’s ‘strategic depth’ doctrine. Do you think it’s relevant in the light of recent developments in …

[UPSC MAINS 2014) Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, July 07, 2014

ARCHIVES 07 July 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on the Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) index and its relevance to India. Business Standard 2) ‘ India’s growth model needs to change from being consumption-driven to investment-driven.’ In the light of fall in GDP growth during last few years, comment …

Now You Can Upload Your Answers at Secure and other Writing Challenges

Many aspirants used to request me to add a feature where they would be able to upload their scanned answer sheet and get it evaluated/reviewed by peers and friends on the site at Secure and Optional answer writing challenges. Now you can upload picture (JPG and PNG) in the comment box. Only answers to questions …

[UPSC MAINS 2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, 04 July 2014

ARCHIVES 04 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Critically examine the roadblocks to modernisation of Indian defence forces. The Hindu 2.Critically evaluate India’s strategic partnership with France. The Hindu 3.Why is India witnessing a steep hike in food prices? Do you think measures taken by the government address the root causes? Critically …

[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, June 26, 2014

ARCHIVES 26 June 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Critically examine deficiencies, if any, in the Food Security Act that was enacted in 2013. Business Standard 2.From security perspective, critically comment on the Aadhaar initiative. Business Standard 3. In the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business Index”  report, India’s rank is abysmal. Critically comment why India’s position is poor …

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Show how the presence of a weak and helpless China next door brought about the rise of militarism and collapse of democracy in Japan. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Trace the distinct phases of the Sino-Japanese War. Assess its political economic and cultural impact on China, both ‘occupied and free’. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question ‘The sponsors of the overseas expansion of Europe were national monarchies’. Comment. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, June 24, 2014

ARCHIVES June 24, 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Discuss how  and in what ways private sector can play an important role in rural development. Business Standard 2.What are P-Notes? Critically examine why the government and regulatory bodies are keen to regulate them. Business Standard 3.Do you think  the Carter Doctrine is still relevant? …

[UPSC Mains-2014] Insights Secure-2014 – Questions on Current Events, June 23

ARCHIVES 23 June 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Do you think a separate Railway Budget is needed every year? Critically comment and substantiate your answer. Business Standard 2.Critically comment on various policy measures and steps taken by the government to allocate natural resources to private  players in last ten years. Business Standard …

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Write a critique on the partition of Africa from 1870 to 1914, with particular reference to Germany’s imperial designs in the Continent. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

ECONOMY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, June 21

ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, June 21, 2014 An underdeveloped money and capital market has been a major cause of slow economic growth in India.” In the light of this statement, give relative importance of financial sector vis-a-vis real sector in Indian Economy? (300 words)  Explain how the origin of Keynesian revolution can be …

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Why is the period from 1842 to 1900 considered as half a century of humiliations in the history of China? What was the reaction of China? (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

Insights Secure-2014: UPSC MAINS Questions from Current Events June 20

ARCHIVES June 20, 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.In the light of recent controversy over import of cheap solar modules, critically examine the various issues involved and concerns raised by different parties. Business Standard 2.What do you understand by ‘forward guidance’ and ‘quantitative easing’? When and why do central banks resort …

Insights Secure PRELIMS: UPSC Prelims Questions On Current Events, June 19

Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 5 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 Information Welcome to Insights Secure Prelims – 2014 initiative. The following questions are based on current events that appear in PIB (Public Information Bureau) and from some important newspapers. To view Solutions, follow these instructions: Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ …