Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 February 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 February 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 2 and 3: Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Disaster and disaster management.   Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)   What to study? For Prelims: Key …

Formalin in Fish

Topics Covered: Issues related to health.   Formalin in Fish   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Formalin in fish- why is used? Its effects, measures needed and the need for complete ban.   Context: With many in Odisha’s dried-fish industry continuing to use formalin despite being warned, the state government is planning to …

Minority Status of Aligarh Muslim University

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Minority Status of Aligarh Muslim University   What to study? For Prelims: All about minority status and constitutional provisions related. For Mains: Controversy over issuance of minority status to AMU- should it be given?   Context: The Supreme Court has …

World Government Summit

Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   World Government Summit   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About World Government Summit- objectives, composition and significance.   Context: The seventh annual World Government Summit is being held in Dubai (UAE).   About World Government Summit: The World Government Summit is …

Swachh Shakti 2019

Topics Covered: Women related issues. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.   Swachh Shakti 2019   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About Swachh Shakti awards and their significance.   Context: Swachh Shakti 2019 Awards were recently distributed by …

Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan or KUSUM scheme

Topics Covered: e-technology in the aid of farmers. Infrastructure- energy.   Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan or KUSUM scheme   What to study? For Prelims: Key features and objectives of the scheme. For Mains: Significance of the scheme, solar power potential of India, challenges therein and legislative measures needed.   Context: The Government is …

Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Disaster and disaster management.   Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of DRIP and states covered. For Mains: Need for and significance of DRIP, why safety of …

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 February 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,13 February 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: 13 February 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 February 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: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. General Studies – 1 …

7) Discuss the relevance of the teachings of Lord Mahavira, in the contemporary world. (250 words)

Topic– Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) Discuss the relevance of the teachings of Lord Mahavira, in the contemporary world. (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 …

6)Implementing the “Dasa Raja Dharma” by Ashoka, paved the way for a philanthropic and tolerant administration. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic– Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6)Implementing the “Dasa Raja Dharma” by Ashoka, paved the way for a philanthropic and tolerant administration. Discuss.(250 words) Reference 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 …

5) Businesses and companies of today have a lot to learn from the exemplary ruler of India, Ashoka’s life. Discuss.(250 words)

Topic-  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 5) Businesses and companies of today have a lot to learn from the exemplary ruler of India, Ashoka’s life. 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. …

4) “Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development.” Discuss Kautilya’s views.(250 words)

Topic– Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 4) “Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development.” Discuss Kautilya’s views.(250 words)   Key demand of the question The question expects us to discuss the ill effects of corruption and how it leads to maladministration …

3) Discuss the impact of intensive agriculture on insect population of the world?(250 words)

Topic – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 3) Discuss the impact of intensive agriculture on insect population of the world?(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The world’s insects are hurtling down the path to extinction, threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems”, according to the first global scientific review. The articles talks about this alarming …

2) Critically analyze the Witness protection scheme with respect to its intended objectives?(250 words)

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) Critically analyze the Witness protection scheme with respect to its intended objectives?(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The SC has asked the states to implement the WPS till Parliament comes out with legislation in this …