[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 March 2018

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LIST of TOPICS (Static)

REVISION TIMETABLE FOR PRELIMS – 2018 

Revision Test – 2

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General Studies – 1

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Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 

1) The socio-cultural regeneration in nineteenth century India was occasioned by the colonial presence, but not created by it. Analyse. (250 Words)

Bipan Chandra India’s Struggle for Independence, Page 83, Chapter – 6

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General Studies – 2

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Topic:  Functioning of judiciary

2) Special courts, fast-track courts and tribunals are panacea for for judicial efficiency.  Critically analyse. (250 Words)

The Hindu

 

 

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General Studies – 3

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Topic:  Security challenges and their management in border areas

3) Border security is one of the most vital component of national security of any country and in this regard, the Indian government has been pushing for technological solutions through Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) project. In this light, discuss the limitations, cost-effectiveness and suitability of technological solutions to manage India’s borders. (250 Words)

The Economic Times

 

 

Topic:  Conservation; Environmental pollution

4) Discuss the origin and significance of Chipko and other similar movements. Do you think development has trumped environmentalism today? Comment. (250 Words)

The Indian Express

 

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 

5) Government procurement can be used to improve the nature and quality of production in the economy, and improve business culture. Analyse. (250 Words)

The Economic Times

 

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 

6) Discuss the features of the draft Defence Production Policy, 2018. (250 Words)

The Hindu

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General Studies – 4

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Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;

 

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 Other IMPORTANT issues that are NOT covered Today in Secure/Covered Previously:

1. GSAT-6A and Armed Forces
2. Disaster Managements – Forest Fires
3. Technology to Save near Extinct species
4. India – Maldives Relations – Challenges
5. Europe’s new data protection regime offers a sound basis for India to craft its own legislation
6. Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission
7. Bombay Club
8. Women on Bank Notes  – Significance