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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 21 December 2018 Paper 1: Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Paika Rebellion What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Paika Rebellion- what when and why? Context: The government is planning to …
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Topics covered: Awareness in the field of IT. National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: NSM- objectives, significance and challenges ahead. Context: French IT services firm Atos has won a three-year contract to build the first phase of supercomputers under India’s Rs 4,500-crore National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). …
Topics covered: Awareness in space. NASA Confirms Saturns Rings Will Be Gone in 100 Million Years Context: New NASA research confirms that Saturn is losing its iconic rings at the maximum rate estimated from Voyager 1 & 2 observations made decades ago. The rings are being pulled into Saturn by gravity as a …
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Topics covered: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: ATAGS- key features and significance. Context: The Army has begun finalising the Preliminary Specifications Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) of the indigenously-designed heavy artillery gun, the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). …
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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. Govt seeks ₹41,000 crore more for bank recapitalisation What to study? For …
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Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Cybersecurity related issues. MHA authorises 10 central agencies to access any computer resource What to study? For Prelims: Agencies allowed to access the information. For Mains: Concerns over data privacy and the need …
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Topics covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) What to study? For Prelims: CDSCO- key facts and about Isotretinoin. For Mains: Misuse of various drugs and the need for stringent provisions to …
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Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Paika Rebellion What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Paika Rebellion- what when and why? Context: The government is planning to release the commemorative coin and postage stamp in memory of Paika …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,21 December 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 into Editorial: Making every citizen an auditor Context: “A good auditor is a good listener” said President Ram Nath Kovind during his recent speech at the 29th Accountants General Conference. You will not only see the accounts in their books, but also listen to their accounts. In 2017, the Supreme Court mandated social audits …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 DECEMBER 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: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. General Studies – 1 Topic – …
Topic– conscience as sources of ethical guidance 8) Discuss Butler’s view of “nature” and the “principle of conscience.” (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 about the related and important aspects of …
Topic -Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. 7) People’s Ganga Bill (PGB) gives an alternate but same solutions for Ganga rejuvenation as the draft National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill. Analyze.(250 words) Reference Why this question The article discusses and contrasts the PGB, a set of principles and …
Topic-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. 6) Discuss the problems faced in wildlife conservation in the eastern India.(250 words) Reference Why this question Wildlife conservation efforts in across the world including India are inadequate as can be inferred from the recent WWF report as well as news events from various …
Topic: conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 5) The recent guidelines with respect to charging stations for electric vehicles will finally boost electric vehicles in the country. Critically examine. (250 words) Livemint Why this question The article talks about the recent guidelines of power ministry for setting up charging infrastructure and the impact it is likely …
Topic – Indian agriculture – issues 4) Discuss the reforms carried out in recent years to benefit the farming sector? Evaluate how successful DBT has been for farmers?(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article discusses the reforms carried out for the farming sector and the impact of direct benefit transfer versus the impact …
Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Discuss how the Consumer Protection bill, 2018 aims to enforce consumer rights and provide a mechanism for complaint redressal.(250 words) Reference The hindu Why this question The Parliament has recently passed the Consumer Protection bill …
Topic-India and its bilateral relations 2) India should not be deterred by temporary setbacks in its relationship with Maldives and continue to pursue close relationship with its island neighbour. Analyze. (250 words) Reference Why this question Relationship between India and Maldives has taken a positive turn in recent days after a phase where the relationship …
