Simplifying UPSC IAS Preparation
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. National Register of Citizens (NRC) What to study? For Prelims: Particulars of NRC. For Mains: Update of NRC- issues associated including ethical concerns. Context: Over one lakh people who were part of …
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. Fall Armyworm (FAW) What to study? For prelims and mains: FAW- causes, effects, concerns and measures needed. Context: The …
Topics covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. North Eastern Council What to study? For Prelims: NEC, its functions and composition. For Mains: Significance of North Eastern region of the country and efforts by government for the development of the region. Context: Centre releases 3rd issue of Newsletter of North Eastern Council. …
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Motion of thanks to President’s Address What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What is Motion of thanks, what it …
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 to study? For prelims: India’s rank in honey production, key recommendations. For mains: Challenges faced …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 29 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 …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 June 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 …
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INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “World Population Prospects 2019”. World Population Prospects 2019 World Population Prospects 2019
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- TACKLING OCEAN POLLUTION Introduction: The Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in ASEAN Region was adopted by leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes four of the world’s top polluters. ASEAN members Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, along with worst offender China, throw the …
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Insights into Editorial: An idea whose time may not have come Context: Not even a month after the world’s largest elections in history were over, the debate around “one nation, one election” has been resurrected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had continued to flag the issue for the last five years, has now called …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 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: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections. 7) Compare and contrast the values of Impartiality and non-partnership. How are they different from each other? Discuss with suitable examples.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The …
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6)” If you want others to be …
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) What do understand by peri urban agriculture? In what way can it aid in addressing the effects of …
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) Write a short note on integrated pest management (IPM) also discuss the constraints involved in the same.(250 words) Reference …
Topic: money-laundering and its prevention. 3) How does globalization impact money laundering? Examine the recent policy efforts by the Government of India to address such problems.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is to analyse the impact of globalisation on money laundering. Demand of the question: The answer must discuss the impact of globalization …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. 2) Discuss the salient features of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission and also elaborate upon its significance.(250 words) pib Why this question: National Workshop on Experience Sharing under Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission was held recently. …
Topic: 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. 1) The mobility landscape in India is undergoing a remarkable and revolutionary change with ecological responsibility and clean mobility making inroads in the country. Analyse in detail the transition …
Important Message to Aspirants and Toppers by Mr Suneel Kumar IPS (Former Commissioner of Police, Bangalore)
