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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 16 MARCH 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 …
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All India Radio News Summary: 15 MARCH 2018 Lok Sabha passed the Payment Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Lok Sabha passed the Payment Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 without discussion. The bill aims at increasing the upper ceiling of the gratuity from the present 10 lakh rupees to 20 lakh rupees for employees. Four more opposition …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 14 MARCH 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 Daily Current Affairs, 16 March 2018 Paper 1: Topic: Women related issues. LaQshya programme Context: The Union Health Ministry has announced the launch of LaQshya, a programme aimed at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity operation theatre. About the Programme: What is it? It is an initiative to …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 16 March 2018 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz Clarification: Q1 (ISA): For India, it will be the first time an international treaty-based body will have its secretariat in this country. The first statement in the question should have reflected the highlighted text. GTF is not …
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Rajya Sabha TV: In Depth – Blockchain Technology Bitcoins and similar cryptocurrencies have gained popularity in recent times. Transactions done by these methods are recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. This revolutionary invention of modern times connects all information from the first step of a transaction to the very last one. It …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 16 March 2018 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? LIST of TOPICS (Static) REVISION TIMETABLE FOR PRELIMS – 2018 General Studies – 1 Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of …
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Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 7) Should active euthanasia be made legal? In the light of recent Supreme Court directives in ‘Common Cause’ case, discuss the legal and ethical issues involved. (150 Words) The Hindu Why this question? It’s in …
Topic: Infrastructure – Energy 6) Is the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) an all-encompassing solution for power sector woes? Critically evaluate its performance. (250 Words) Livemint Why this question? Because power sector woes are continuing. UDAY scheme was supposed to solve all power problems. It didn’t (according to the article). Important question for Mains- …
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these 5) In legislative parlance, what does “guillotine” mean? Why and when is it used in the Indian context? Do you consider its frequent use goes against the spirit of the constitution? Comment. (250 Words) The Indian …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 4) Critically examine examine how much the MGNREGA and its website have gained after the introduction of Digital India. (250 Words) The Wire Why this question? Directly related to syllabus. Similar question was asked by UPSC previously. This question to …
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 3) For RBI, the framework for the exercise of powers in private sector banks is different from the one for public sector banks. Critically examine what issues this dual control over banks gives rise to? Does this make RBI toothless? Comment. (250 Words) Livemint Why this question? Role of …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Post 1857, for peasants the fight was not much against colonialism. Analyse. (250 Words) Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence, Chapter 3 Why this question? This topic is from out topic list. Related to syllabus. …
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Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) It is said that Winston Churchill was a war criminal and a blinkered imperialist untroubled by the oppression of non-white peoples. Do you agree? Critically comment, especially considering his role in India’s struggle for Independence. (250 Words) …
180 IAS Posts in UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 There is a shortage of 1,496 IAS officers in the country. The total authorised strength of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers is 6,500 and the total number of officers in position on January 1, 2017 is 5,004. There is a shortage of 1,496 IAS …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 13 MARCH 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 …
