Insights Revision Through MCQs – 31 October 2019
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 31 October 2019
Month: October 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 31 October 2019
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 31 October 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 1: Tipu Sultan. GS Paper 2: How a US President can be impeached? National Pension Scheme. European MPs’ Kashmir visit. International Solar Alliance (ISA). GS Paper 3: NIRVIK scheme. Air-independent propulsion (AIP). Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act …
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Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA)
Topics covered: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) What to study? For prelims: Key features of the act. For mains: Issues related, why is it called a draconian law, need for reforms. Context: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister …
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Air-independent propulsion
Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Air-independent propulsion What to study? For Prelims: Features and operation. For Mains: Significance and the need for it. Context: DRDO is a step closer …
NIRVIK scheme
Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. NIRVIK scheme What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features and significance of the scheme. Context: The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) is optimistic that the Nirvik scheme announced by the …
International Solar Alliance
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Solar Alliance What to study? For Prelims and Mains: ISA- key facts, significance and India’s solar power potential. Context: India is hosting the second Assembly of ISA. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is hosting the event. The ISA assembly …
European MPs’ Kashmir visit
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. European MPs’ Kashmir visit What to study? For Prelims: About European Parliament, composition and functioning. For Mains: The recent visit- concerns and implications. Context: A delegation of Members of European Parliament (MEPs), consisting of more than 20 MPs, recently visited Kashmir to understand the ground …
National Pension Scheme
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. National Pension Scheme What to study? For Prelims: Key features, objectives of the scheme. For Mains: Significance …
How a US President can be impeached?
Topics Covered: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. How a US President can be impeached? What to study? For Prelims: How is US President impeached? For Mains: Impeachment process in India. Context: House Democrats recently unveiled plans to open up the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump …
Tipu Sultan
Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Tipu Sultan What to study? For Prelims: Contributions of Tipu. For Mains: A critical analysis of Controversies surrounding, what is the way out? Context: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has dropped hints that …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 October 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 31 October 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 Static Quiz -424, 2019–Art and Culture
Insights Static Quiz -424, 2019 Art and Culture ARCHIVES
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 30 October 2019
Insights Revision Through MCQs – 30 October 2019
Insights into Editorial: Bring all Naga groups on board
Insights into Editorial: Bring all Naga groups on board Context: The deadline set by the Centre for wrapping up the Naga peace talks, October 31. While the Centre’s interlocutor and now Nagaland’s Governor, R N Ravi, has stressed that the government intends to meet the deadline, some key issues remain …
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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 October 2019
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 October 2019 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE General Studies – 1 Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the …
7) The message delivered by Gandhi throughout his life still finds resonance in the 21st century. Elaborate.(250 words)
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) The message delivered by Gandhi throughout his life still finds resonance in the 21st century. Elaborate.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article explains the overall contributions …
6) Edge computing is the new future face of cloud computing. Elucidate while explaining the relevance of edge computing in the coming times.(250 words)
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 6) Edge computing is the new future face of cloud computing. Elucidate while explaining the relevance of edge computing in the coming times.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article suggests that By 2025, according to …
5) When used sensibly, Big data can save lives and help build better future citizens. Explain with suitable illustrations.(250 words)
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) When used sensibly, Big data can save lives and help build better future citizens. Explain with suitable illustrations.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The article highlights the importance of Big data as a technology for building better future for citizens. Key …
4) As one of the fastest growing online retail markets among the economies of the world, the e-commerce sector must be assured of a fair policy framework to support India’s emergence as a $5 trillion economy by fiscal year 2024-25. Comment.( 250 words)
TOPIC: : Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) As one of the fastest growing online retail markets among the economies of the world, the e-commerce sector must be assured of a fair policy framework to support India’s emergence as a $5 trillion economy by fiscal year …
3) In order to ensure smooth functioning of the criminal justice system, one needs accurate, reliable and comprehensive data reports of crimes in the country. Discuss in the light of recently released National Crime Records Bureau report. (250 words)
Topic:Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) In order to ensure smooth functioning of the criminal justice system, one needs accurate, reliable and comprehensive data reports of crimes in the country. Discuss in the light of recently released National Crime Records Bureau report. …
