QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,14 August 2018

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 14 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 …

Insights into Editorial: A climate for green funds

Insights into Editorial: A climate for green funds   Introduction: Climate change causes rising temperatures, altered water cycles and extreme weather events that raise risks to energy, food and water systems, people and the global economy. Between 2030 and 2050, the World Health Organisation expects 250,000 additional deaths a year due to climate change.   Context: …

Rajya Sabha TV In Depth Exploring Shale Oil

Rajya Sabha TV In Depth Exploring Shale Oil On August 1, 2018 Union Cabinet of India allowed simultaneous exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbon resources like coal-bed methane, shale and unconventional oil and natural gas. The decision is expected to boost domestic output and spur investments by different firms.   Analysis: Diagram showing types of oil and …

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 14 AUGUST 2018

[Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 14 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–  Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 1) The court can strike down an unfair law …

7) Commitment, coordination, and cooperation are the three core functions of institutions that are needed to ensure that development policies yield the desired outcomes. Comment.(250 words)

Topic–Work culture, Quality of service delivery, 7) Commitment, coordination, and cooperation are the three core functions of institutions that are needed to ensure that development policies yield the desired outcomes. Comment.(250 words) Reference Directive word Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon. Key …

6) What do you understand by the term ‘geomagnetism’? What causes the earth to behave as a magnet? Has earth’s magnetic field changed in it’s geological past? Discuss its implications.(250 words)

Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Gravitation and geo-magnetism 6) What do you understand by the term ‘geomagnetism’? What causes the earth to behave as a magnet? Has earth’s magnetic field changed in it’s geological past? Discuss its implications.(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question is quite straightforward in …

5) Explain the concept of seafloor spreading and how is it related to the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes?(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “Oceans, continents and landforms” 5) Explain the concept of seafloor spreading and how is it related to the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes?(250 words) NCERT Class XI Physical Geography – Pg33 Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain what sea floor spreading …

4) In light of the threats from climate change, building a “greener” finance market for India is necessary. Examine.(250 words)

Topic–  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) In light of the threats from climate change, building a “greener” finance market for India is necessary. Examine.(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article discusses about the need for green funds, the problems associated with it, and ways in which …

3) What do you understand by open access. Discuss. Also discuss the present and future of open access initiatives in India.(250 words)

Topic–Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 3) What do you understand by open access. Discuss. Also discuss the present and future of open access initiatives in India.(250 words) Indian express Reference Why this question The way scholars present their research work and communicate …

2) Evaluate whether a new refocused Africa strategy is emerging in Indian foreign policy? Discuss the contours of such a policy?(250 words)

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Evaluate whether a new refocused Africa strategy is emerging in Indian foreign policy? Discuss the contours of such a policy?(250 words) Indian express Why this question Modi’s recent visit to Africa for bilateral visits as well as the BRICS summit …

1) The court can strike down an unfair law but it cannot reform the society. Comment in the light of the recent Delhi HC judgement decriminalising begging.(250 words)

Topic–  Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 1) The court can strike down an unfair law but it cannot reform the society. Comment in the light of the recent Delhi HC judgement decriminalising begging.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Begging is currently banned in around 20 states of India but at the same time …