Insights Static Quiz -245, 2019–Economy
Insights Static Quiz -245, 2019 Economy ARCHIVES
Day: February 15, 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 15 February 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,15 February 2019 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 Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 15 February 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 15 February 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 2 and 3: Topics Covered: 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. Inclusive growth …
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World Sustainable Development Summit
Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Sustainable Development Summit What to study? For Prelims and Mains: WSDS- key facts and significance of the summit, about TERI. Context: The World Sustainable Development Summit 2019 is being held in New Delhi. It is organized by The Energy and …
Wasted effort: half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct
Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Wasted effort: half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Waste- to- energy- India’s potential, challenges present and measures to address these challenges. Context: An analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment has revealed that nearly …
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Oxytocin ban
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Oxytocin ban What to study? For Prelims: Oxytocin related facts. For Mains: Why was it banned? Concerns associated with the ban? What’s the way out? Context: Indian Medical Association has said Karnataka …
WHO issues new international standard for music devices
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. WHO issues new international standard for music devices What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key guidelines and significance of these guidelines. Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have issued a new international standard for the manufacture and use of …
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Dolphin census
Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Dolphin census What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Dolphins in India- types and IUCN status, highlights of the census, need for protection. Context: Annual Dolphin census was recently carried out in Odisha by the state’s forest and environment department. The census covered important aquatic ecosystems in …
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana What to study? For Prelims and Mains: The scheme- features, significance, need and potential. Context: The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the …
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban
Topics Covered: 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. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban What to study? For Prelims: PMAY- Urban- key features. For Mains: …
National Minimum Wage
Topics Covered: 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. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. National Minimum Wage What to study? For Prelims: Highlights of …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 25 JANUARY 2019
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 25 JANUARY 2019 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 …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 FEBRUARY 2019
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 04 FEBRUARY 2019 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: Time to raise the bar
Insights into Editorial: Time to raise the bar Introduction: Judiciary and Executive should remain mutual watchdogs than mutual admirers, and post-retirement offers can lead to erosion of judicial independence. It is timely to revisit the debate regarding the propriety of judges accepting post-retirement jobs from Government in the light of recent appointments. The executive …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 February 2019
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 February 2019 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: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information …
8) Critically examine whether code of ethics should be made legally enforceable for politicians and civil servants in India? (250 words)
Topic– code of ethics and code of conduct 8) Critically examine whether code of ethics should be made legally enforceable for politicians and civil servants in India? (250 words) Key demand of the question. The question expects us to highlight the pros and cons of making code of ethics legally enforceable for ensuring probity in …
7) Discuss the role played by key stakeholders under the Right to Information Act of India.(250 words)
Topic– Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, 7) Discuss the role played by key stakeholders under the Right to Information Act of India.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question. we also have to discuss …
6) Discuss the measures that need to be taken to enhance the accountability and clarity in role under the RTI act, 2005. (250 words)
Topic– Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, 6) Discuss the measures that need to be taken to enhance the accountability and clarity in role under the RTI act, 2005. (250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand …
5) RTI act faces several issues and constraints on demand side as well as the supply side in its implementation. Discuss those issues and constraints.(250 words)
Topic- Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, 5) RTI act faces several issues and constraints on demand side as well as the supply side in its implementation. Discuss those issues and constraints.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key …
4) Sharing of personal information should be governed by certain rules. What do you think should be those principles. Discuss.(250 words)
Topic– Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, 4) Sharing of personal information should be governed by certain rules. What do you think should be those principles. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question. …
