Insights Static Quiz -176, 2018 –Art and Culture
Insights Static Quiz -176, 2018 Art and Culture ARCHIVES
Day: November 24, 2018
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 24 NOVEMBER 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 24 NOVEMBER 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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Insights Daily Current Affairs+PIB: 24 November 2018
Insights Daily Current Affairs+PIB: 24 November 2018 Paper 1 Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present Government of India to observe the remembrance of 100 years of the historical Jallianwalla Bagh massacre What to Study? Static: Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre timeline and who is responsible …
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Transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation
Topics covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Conservation and pollution related issues. Transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation What to study? Static Part: What is Transgenic rice? Arsenic contamination- effects. Dynamic and Current: …
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Microbiome research
Topics covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Microbiome research What to study? Static Part: What is Microbiome research, significance of Human Microbiome. Dynamic and Current: Indian project on Microbiome research, concerns, potential and …
NBFC Mudra loans grew faster than banks in FY18
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. NBFC Mudra loans grew faster than banks in FY18 What to study? …
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Prompt corrective action (PCA) framework
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Prompt corrective action (PCA) framework What to study? Static Part: What is PCA framework? Key facts. Dynamic and Current: Why …
Open Transit Data platform
Topics covered: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. Awareness in the fields of IT. Open Transit Data platform What to study? Static Part: Key features of the platform, its objectives and uses. Dynamic and Current: Significance of the platform, its role in mitigating environmental problems and increasing transparency. Context: To increase …
Quadricycles
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Quadricycles What to study? Static Part: What are Quadricycles, how are they regulated in India? Dynamic and current: How …
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Topics covered: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. 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. Issues relating to development and …
Government of India to observe the remembrance of 100 years of the historical Jallianwalla Bagh massacre
Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present Government of India to observe the remembrance of 100 years of the historical Jallianwalla Bagh massacre What to Study? Static: Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre timeline and who is responsible for it. The day is remembered as? Dynamic and …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 24 November 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,24 November 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 exam …
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Insights Static Quiz -175, 2018 –History
Insights Static Quiz -175, 2018 History ARCHIVES
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 17 NOVEMBER 2018
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 17 NOVEMBER 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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Insights into Editorial: Make it the Indian way: Why the country must adapt to additive technologies
Insights into Editorial: Make it the Indian way: Why the country must adapt to additive technologies Introduction: The manufacturing landscape is ever-changing. One of the most significant drivers of this change is the emergence of advanced manufacturing technologies that are enabling more cost effective and resource-efficient small-scale production. In combination with other prominent trends such …
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 24 NOVEMBER 2018
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 24 NOVEMBER 2018 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2019: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Tomorrow’s Static Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and …
7) Social influence and persuasion have become imperative measures to ensure behavioural change through public policy. Evaluate.(250 words)
Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “social influence and persuasion” 7) Social influence and persuasion have become imperative measures to ensure behavioural change through public policy. Evaluate.(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain what public policy entails and how public policy takes use of social …
6) US China trade war had wider ramifications, particularly for ASEAN. Analyze and also examine how India is affected?(250 words)
Topic – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 6) US China trade war had wider ramifications, particularly for ASEAN. Analyze and also examine how India is affected?(250 words) Reference Why this question East Asia summit has recently concluded which brought to the fore tensions in ASEAN with regards …
5) Discuss the key features of and Significance of Allied and Healthcare Professionals (A&HPs) Bill and the challenges faced by Allied and Healthcare Professionals?(250 words)
Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 5) Discuss the key features of and Significance of Allied and Healthcare Professionals (A&HPs) Bill and the challenges faced by Allied and Healthcare Professionals?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The Union Cabinet has approved the …
4) Swachh Bharat has unleashed a social revolution in India. Examine the factors responsible for the success of the programme.(250 words)
Topic- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4) Swachh Bharat has unleashed a social revolution in India. Examine the factors responsible for the success of the programme.(250 words) Indian express Directive word Examine- here we have to probe deeper into the topic, get …
