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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 19 JANUARY 2018 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil […]
Insights into Editorial: Towards solar-powered agriculture Introduction: In the past few years, solar pumps have consistently piqued the interest of various bureaucrats and politicians. The Prime Minister spoke about solar pumps from the ramparts of the Red Fort in 2016. There is no shortage of ideas which the Centre, States, civil society organisations, and enterprises […]
All India Radio News Summary: 18 JANUARY 2018 GST Council reduces tax rate on 29 goods and 53 categories of services ; New rates to be effective from 25th of this month. The Goods and Services Tax Council has reduced the tax rate on 29 goods and 53 categories of services by bringing them into […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 19 January 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Context: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) has crossed one crore mark in antenatal check-ups. The programme has been successful in reaching out to the difficult and […]
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 19 JANUARY 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background […]
[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19 January 2018 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) What is populism and what are its consequences? Do you think it’s the common man […]
Topic: Political attitude 9) Your brother, who is a school drop-out, is very active in politics these days. He is part of a local gang that is fighting to preserve Hindu culture. His gang is in news for various reasons – for hitting couples for publicly displaying affection to beating people who are transporting cows. You […]
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 17 JANUARY 2018 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background […]
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems 8) What do you understand by equanimity? Examine its importance in governance. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: e-technology in the aid of farmers 7) Discuss the potential of solar technologies in transforming agriculture in India and the ways by which India should proceed with this impactful technology. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 6) What are the important provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act 2015? Comment on the impact of this Act on lives of SC and ST population. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, 5) What is digital divide? What are its implications? Examine how India and its states are faring in bridging digital divide. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4) Analyse why the rise of China and implications of non-market economics are said to be big disruptions that the world is witnessing today. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3) Discuss the features and significance of the provisions of Prevention of Crimes in the Name of ‘Honour’ and Tradition Bill, 2010. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States 2) The state cannot choose between protecting freedom of expression and preserving law and order – both are its primary responsibilities and must ensure both. In the light of the recent threat of violence and other forms of intimidation posed by certain groups to works […]
Topic: Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 1) What is populism and what are its consequences? Do you think it’s the common man who’s to be blamed for the rise of populism across the world? Critically analyse, especially in the light of Brexit and Climate change issues. […]
UPSC Interview – The Dividing Line. Or Probably Not. Hi everyone! Before I go any further, I want to share a few links that might help everyone out here. I have written extensively about Prelims and Mains and my optional which was Psychology. Many of these articles were published here at Insights on India. For […]
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 18 JANUARY 2018 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil […]