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[UPSC PRELIMS – 2014] Insights Secure Prelims-2014, 07 July 2014

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’ …

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Motivation: It’s better to walk alone than follow a wrong crowd!

………………………………  I bet you are at a stage now where you have come a long way, made variations to your plans, worked them in various ways. With an exam so competitive, I am sure that each of your plans would be very different indeed and sometimes very different from the rest of the crowd. And …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, 15 July 2014

ARCHIVES 15 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) How did apartheid start in South Africa and how was it ended. Critically comment. The Hindu 2) Do you agree with the view that Israel is using extreme violence against Palestine in self-defence? Critically comment. The Hindu The Hindu 3) Examine why a civil …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, 14 July 2014

ARCHIVES 14 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Comment on the strategy used by the Government and RBI to increase financial inclusion in the country. Business Standard 2) What do you understand by capital gains tax? Write a note on the capital gains account scheme. Business Standard The Hindu The Indian Express …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, 12 July 2014

ARCHIVES 12 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on Foldcope. Explain its significance to science education. Business Standard 2) What do you understand by Replacement fertility? Do you think it’s desirable to have rates below-Replacement fertility? Comment. The Hindu Reference 3) Critically comment on the role of NGOs …

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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 …

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[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. …

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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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[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 …

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[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 …

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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 …

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[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 …

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[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 …

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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

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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