Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 05 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 05 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. India and its neighbourhood- relations.   Panj Tirath Hindu religious site declared as national heritage   What to study? For Prelims: About …

Mission Indradhanush

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. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.   Mission Indradhanush   ‘Mission …

Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent girls Schemes

Topics covered: Social empowerment. 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.   Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent girls Schemes   To address the need of menstrual hygiene among adolescent …

National Entrepreneurship Awards 2018

 Topics covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   National Entrepreneurship Awards 2018   National Entrepreneurship Awards 2018, aimed at recognizing and honoring outstanding young first-generation entrepreneurs and those who have contributed immensely in building the entrepreneurship ecosystem. About this third edition of National Entrepreneurship Awards: A …

‘Yutu 2’

Topics covered: Awareness in space.   ‘Yutu 2’   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: All about Yutu 2- features and objectives.   Context: China has named the lunar rover, successfully deployed to carry out a string of experiments on the far side of the moon, as ‘Yutu-2’. The rover’s touchdown is part of …

China develops its own ‘Mother of All Bombs’

Topics covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   China develops its own ‘Mother of All Bombs’   What to study? …

Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019   What to study? For Prelims: About CCPI- features, criteria and performance of various countries. For Mains: Concerns for India, …

Indian Science Congress

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.   Indian Science Congress   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Indian science congress- theme, features and significance of such platforms.   Context: 106th ‘Indian Science …

Street Light National Programme (SLNP)

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Infrastructure- energy.   Street Light National Programme (SLNP)   What to study? For Prelims: …

Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation …

Appointment of Lokpal

Topics covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   Appointment of Lokpal   What to study? For Prelims: Lokpal- powers, functions and appointment, features of Lokpal and Lokayukta Act. For Mains: Significance and issues associated.   Context: The government recently informed the …

Panj Tirath Hindu religious site declared as national heritage

Topics covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. India and its neighbourhood- relations.   Panj Tirath Hindu religious site declared as national heritage   What to study? For Prelims: About Panj Tirath, it location and its significance. For Mains: Religious sites in Pakistan …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 January 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,05 January 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 …

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 January 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 January 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:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and …

7) Discuss how the principle of ALIR help in solving ethical dilemmas faced by public servants.(250 words)

Topic– Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; accountability and ethical governance. 7) Discuss how the principle of ALIR help in solving ethical dilemmas faced by public servants.(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 …

6) What are the various kinds of dilemmas faced by a public servant. Discuss with examples.(250 words)

Topic– Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 6) What are the various kinds of dilemmas faced by a public servant. Discuss with examples.(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 …

5) Explain how do laws, rules, regulations and conscience differ as sources of ethical guidance?(250 words)

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance” 5) Explain how do laws, rules, regulations and conscience differ as sources of ethical guidance?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain how laws, rules, regulations and conscience act as …

4) What are key ethical issues faced by health organizations and systems? Discuss.(250 words)

Topic- Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: 4) What are key ethical issues faced by health organizations and systems? 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. we also have to discuss about the related and …

3) The soft landing on the dark side of the moon by China will greatly expand our knowledge. Examine.(250 words)

Topic– recent developments in science and technology. 3) The soft landing on the dark side of the moon by China will greatly expand our knowledge. Examine.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Chinese spacecraft Chang’e-4, successfully made a landing on the dark side of the moon and we need to be aware why this landing …