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Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) What to study? For prelims and Mains: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)- objectives, why US has withdrawn from this, implications and what needs to be done? Context: Amid …
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Topics covered: Awareness in space. Methane On Mars What to study? For prelims and mains: Significance of recent findings, what does this indicate and key facts related to Methane and it’s production. Context: NASA’s Curiosity rover recently discovered high amounts of methane in the air on Mars, leading to excitement whether this was …
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Space Activities Bill, 2017 What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key provisions and significance of the bill, the need for legislation on outer space. Context: The government is likely to introduce the Space …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. DNA technology Bill What to study? For Prelims: DNA Bill- highlights, difference between DNA and …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- BIHAR ENCEPHALITIS DEATHS AND STATE OF MEDICAL CARE Introduction: The death of over 130 children in Bihar due to acute encephalitis syndrome has once again put the spotlight on the state of the healthcare sector in the country. The Supreme Court took cognizance of the matter and said the deaths …
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RSTV In Depth – Melting Himalayas Ice protects the Earth and our oceans by reflecting excess heat back into space. But today, the dwindling disappearance of mountain glaciers around the world has become an evidence of the earth’s climate change. Events of global warming and climate change have increased around the world due to increasing …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 18 JUNE 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: Reimagining the NITI Aayog Introduction: India’s Constitution-makers thought of India as a union of States with a centripetal bias, done, advisedly, to preserve the unity and integrity of a newly fledged nation. The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in structure with certain unitary features. Since then, …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 27 June 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: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation …
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Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) Discuss the contribution of John Locke to the field of ethics.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question s direct and is about discussing the contributions of John Locke to the field of ethics. Key demand of the question: elaborate …
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Topic: Case study 6) You the chairperson of State Public Service Commission, you come to know that there were instances of rampant cheating in the exam conducted recently by the SPSC. Your daughter who also appeared in this exam and who is confident of clearing it corroborates the same. However, she denies engaging in any …
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. 5) In India, a large part of the Agri supply chain ecosystem is either in the public sector, or …
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. 4) Discuss the major important cropping patterns of India along with the factors affecting it.(250 words) Indian geography by Majid …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 3) What is the potential of India’s MSME sector? Discuss the challenges and concerns associated with the growth of MSME sector in India.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses the findings of the committee set up to undertake …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability.Cyber security related issues. 2) Do you think the Indian government’s intent towards data protection lie in favour data localisation? Critically analyse. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses …
Topic: population and associated issues 1) The crucial implication from UN’s World population prospects 2019 report is that India’s growing population positions more tests than opportunities. Critically analyse.(250 words) The hindubuisnessline Why this question: India is set to become the most populous nation in 2027, surpassing China, according to an estimation by the United Nation’s …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 30 MAY 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 …
Essay Topics Discussion Following is the Essay question paper of Insights Mains Test Series 2019.In the following video Vinay Sir discusses about various new perspectives that can be brought into these topics to make your essay unique and interesting. Section – A Ecology is the overall science of which economics is a minor speciality. …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 26 June 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 3: Topics covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Beekeeping Development Committee report What …
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Topics covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. NITI Aayog’s Health Index What to study? For prelims: key features of the index, performance of various states. For mains: Need for and significance of the index. Context: NITI Aayog has released its second edition …
