Insights MINDMAPS: “Genetically-modified (GM) Processed Food”.
Insights MINDMAPS: “Genetically-modified (GM) Processed Food”. Genetically-modified (GM) Processed Food Genetically-modified (GM) Processed Food
Day: August 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS: Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan – Day – 25
SYNOPSIS Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan Day – 25 1.Define: a) Self-Awareness The ability to recognize and understand personal moods and emotions and drives, as well as their effect on others. Hallmarks of self-awareness include self-confidence, realistic self-assessment, and a self-deprecating sense of humour. Emotional awareness: This deals with knowledge of one’s emotions and their …
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SYNOPSIS: Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan – Day – 21
SYNOPSIS Insights 70 Days Ethics Plan Day – 21 1.Define/Differentiate the following in the context of public service with suitable examples: a) Public Service Innovation Public Service Innovation enables governments to tackle civic challenges in new ways, enhancing the design and delivery of public goods and services for the beneficiaries. The pursuit of Public Service Innovation …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 August 2018
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 01 August 2018 Paper 2: Topic: Issues related to health. Common service centres to implement Ayushman Bharat What to study? For Prelims: What are CSCs, Key features of Ayushman Bharat. For Mains: Significance of CSCs and how they help in empowerment of citizens, significance of Ayushman Bharat. Context: …
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ETHICS – Insights 70 Days Plan: Day – 32
ETHICS – Insights 70 Days Plan Day – 32 Read about 70 Days Ethics Plan Here 1) “Public service is a privilege that must be based on moral foundations.” Comment. (150 Words) 2) Discuss the role of IT and communication technology is improving governance and public service delivery. (150 Words) Reference 3) …
ETHICS – Insights 70 Days Plan: Day – 32
ETHICS – Insights 70 Days Plan Day – 32 Read about 70 Days Ethics Plan Here 1) “Public service is a privilege that must be based on moral foundations.” Comment. (150 Words) 2) Discuss the role of IT and communication technology is improving governance and public service delivery. (150 Words) Reference 3) …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,01 August 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 August 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 services preliminary …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,01 August 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 August 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 services preliminary …
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Insights Static Quiz -108, 2018 –Physical Geography and Environment
Insights Static Quiz -108, 2018 Physical Geography and Environment ARCHIVES
Insights Static Quiz -107, 2018 –Polity and Rights issues
Insights Static Quiz -107, 2018 Polity and Rights issues ARCHIVES
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 01 AUGUST 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 01 AUGUST 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 SYNOPSIS: 27 JULY 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 27 JULY 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 into Editorial: How safe is CRISPR?
Insights into Editorial: How safe is CRISPR? What is CRISPR-Cas9? The clustered, regularly interspaced, short palindromic repeats, or CRISPR/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) (CRISPR-Cas9) system has revolutionised genetic manipulations and made gene editing simpler, faster and easily accessible to most laboratories. CRISPR technology is basically a gene-editing technology, that can be used for the purpose …
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[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 01 AUGUST 2018
[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 01 AUGUST 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) General Studies – 2 Topic– Indian polity – issues 1)The draft Bill on data protection mooted by SriKrishna Committee goes …
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7) You are a jurist deciding an ethical case involving allegations that, Mrs. Sandy Tyson had helped her husband obtain a University fellowship to which he was not entitled. She is a former employee of the University. Mrs. Tyson is an African-American black lady married to Mike Tyson and both have denied the allegations and termed them as racist and baseless. What are the ethical issues involved here. What will be your decision.(250 words)
Topic– Part of series of Case studies on Ethics. 7) You are a jurist deciding an ethical case involving allegations that, Mrs. Sandy Tyson had helped her husband obtain a University fellowship to which he was not entitled. She is a former employee of the University. Mrs. Tyson is an African-American black lady married to …
6) Discuss how the recently envisaged Strategic Partnership policy aims to revitalise defence industrial ecosystem and progressively build indigenous capabilities in the private sector.(250 words)
Topic-Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 6) Discuss how the recently envisaged Strategic Partnership policy aims to revitalise defence industrial ecosystem and progressively build indigenous capabilities in the private sector.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question India is the world’s largest importer of defence products and …
5) Discuss the composition and manner of appointment of members of ECI. Examine whether the election commissioners and CEC are equal. In your opinion, do you think the process of appointment of election commissioner needs to be formalized by law?(250 words)
Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Election Commission of India – organization, structure and functioning” 5) Discuss the composition and manner of appointment of members of ECI. Examine whether the election commissioners and CEC are equal. In your opinion, do you think the process of appointment of election commissioner needs to be …
4)The amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act does a nice balancing act between avoiding policy paralysis and creating deterrence against corruption in public offices. Critically examine. (250 words)
TOPIC: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 4)The amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act does a nice balancing act between avoiding policy paralysis and creating deterrence against corruption in public offices. Critically examine. (250 words) The hindu Why this question The article very lucidly explains the amendments carried out in PoCA, the impact of …
3) The Strategic Trade Authorization status, STA-1, will ensure a greater supply chain efficiency for defence and other high-tech products. Comment.(250 words)
Topic – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) The Strategic Trade Authorization status, STA-1, will ensure a greater supply chain efficiency for defence and other high-tech products. Comment.(250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question India was recently given the STA-1 status to India, which elevates India …
2) BRICS has grown in influence in its first decade but is still far from achieving its initial goals. Comment. (250 words)
Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) BRICS has grown in influence in its first decade but is still far from achieving its initial goals. Comment. (250 words) The hindu Why this question The conclusion of 10th BRICS Summit and Johannesburg Declaration provide an opportunity to discuss …
