Day: May 7, 2018

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Insights PT 2018 Exclusive: Updated Module(Part 1) – February to April 2018

          Insights PT 2018 Exclusive: Updated Module(Part 1) – February to April 2018   Hope you are revising all previous modules. You can download other revision modules HERE. Also keep following revision timetable regularly.  Revise at least TWO times all the questions and modules you solve and read.  Download Insights Updated …

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PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018: Peacock Tarantula (Gooty Tarantula, Metallic Tarantula, Peacock Parachute Spider) and Minamata Convention on Mercury

PRELIMS BOOSTER 2018 Peacock Tarantula (Gooty Tarantula, Metallic Tarantula, Peacock Parachute Spider) and Minamata Convention on Mercury Peacock Tarantula (Gooty Tarantula, Metallic Tarantula, Peacock Parachute Spider) Critically Endangered – IUCN Habitat found in a degraded dry deciduous forest Endemic to Andra Pradesh (Only known habitat) Threats Habitat loss and degradation — for logging and firewood …

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Insights into Editorial: We need Aadhaar, not just for phones

Insights into Editorial: We need Aadhaar, not just for phones Background: India’s Unique Identification project is the world’s largest biometrics-based identity programme. Initially, the project had a limited aim – to stop theft and pilferage from India’s social welfare programmes by correctly identifying the beneficiaries using their biometrics. But now, the use of Aadhaar is expanding …

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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 MAY 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 MAY 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  Revision Tests General Studies – 1 TOPIC: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and …

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7)What do you understand by Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobials (HPCIAs). Also, discuss role of livestock rearing in antibiotic resistance among humans.(250 words)

TOPIC : Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 7)What do you understand by Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobials (HPCIAs). Also, discuss role of livestock rearing in antibiotic resistance among humans.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question Antibiotic resistance is a serious issue …

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6)The nature of post industrial ecosystem has created newer and more complex challenges for job creation. Examine these challenges in Indian context and suggest ways to address them.(250 words)

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to employment ; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6)The nature of post industrial ecosystem has created newer and more complex challenges for job creation. Examine these challenges in Indian context and suggest ways to address them.(250 words) Reference Livemint   Why this question …

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5)Critically analyze whether the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative would help India India address the growing inter state and inter district disparities?(250 words)

Topic – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 5)Critically analyze whether the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative would help India India address the growing inter state and …

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4)The crisis in India’s higher education system has only deepened with time. Analyse in the light of various ills plaguing our higher education system.(250 words)

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4)The crisis in India’s higher education system has only deepened with time. Analyse in the light of various ills plaguing our higher education system.(250 words) Reference Why this question Education is a critical indicator of human development and an important …

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3)NHPS is a critical step in improving the status of healthcare in India, however, the way ahead is fraught with challenges. Examine the challenges and suggest measures to tackle them. (250 words)

Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3)NHPS is a critical step in improving the status of healthcare in India, however, the way ahead is fraught with challenges. Examine the challenges and suggest measures to tackle them. (250 words) Financial express Livemint   Why this question NHPS is …

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2)The global capitalist system’s periphery and semi-periphery is economically, politically, and militarily subordinate to its centre. Critically  comment.(250 words)

Topic: Events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. 2)The global capitalist system’s periphery and semi-periphery is economically, politically, and militarily subordinate to its centre. Critically  comment.(250 words) Reference Why this question This is …

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1)Breaking the Salt law during Dandi March was a deceptively innocuous move that proved devastatingly effective. Analyze.(250 words)

TOPIC: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1)Breaking the Salt law during Dandi March was a deceptively innocuous move that proved devastatingly effective. Analyze.(250 words) Bipan Chandra – India’s struggle for independence Pg 263 Key demand of the question Two terms are important in …

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