GSI report on Graphite reserves What to study? For prelims: key features and recent findings by GSI. For mains: need for enhancement of domestic production. Context: Geological Survey of India (GSI) has released a report on graphite reserves in India. About 35 % of India’s total Graphite reserves is found in Arunachal Pradesh. …
Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Poly (Diketoenamine) What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need and significance of the new material. Context: US researchers have designed a fully recyclable plastic which can be disassembled into its constituent parts at molecular level. The name of newly …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the project. Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly recently announced an initiative to digitize all its …
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Insights into Editorial: Protecting forest fringes Introduction: Forestry in India is an important rural industry and major environmental resource. Forests in India are source of wood, fuel, latex, gums, medicinal plants, essential oils, etc. It is a source of income for millions of populations, but …
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ANNOUNCEMENT All India Open Mock for Prelims 2019! InsightsIAS will conduct All India FREE Open Mock Test for Prelims – 2019 on 19 May 2019. The portal will be open till 30 May 2019 and on the same day we will announce All India Rank list. However, as and when one gives the mock, one …
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MOTIVATION for Prelims By Khushboo Gupta – AIR 80 in CSE 2018 Disclaimer : Views here are completely personal. May or May not apply to everyone. Hey all! This is Khushboo Gupta – AIR 80 in UPSC CSE 2018. Having passed from the phase of prelims twice, I am very much familiar with the …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 May 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: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 7) What are microplastics? Discuss the concerns posed by it. What should be the desired plan of action to overcome the threats posed by the same?(250 words) Reference Why this question: The article discusses in detail A recently conducted study of microplastics in three coastal cities in the …
Topic : Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth. 6) Do you think growth of electric vehicles can be seen as an opportunity to create more livable cities? Account for pros and cons of electric vehicles in justifying sustainable mobility the heartbeat of more livable cities in India. (250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development – Agriculture. 5) Looking at agriculture from the social safety net lens is perhaps the reason behind agriculture not being treated as an income generator, and this itself has most of the time contributed to farm distress. Critically analyse the statement with …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4) Do you agree there is a dire need for revolutionary changes in the India’s education system? analyse the education agenda for a new and changing India. (250 words) Reference The Big Picture – Education agenda for new India Why …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Apprenticeships could be the real key to Skill India’s success as they could help business firms raise productivity in several ways. Discuss.(250 words) livemint Why this question: The article discusses in detail the role played by Apprenticeships in the …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive. 2) “While a stable government has its own benefits, less stable governments are neither a threat to democracy”. Elucidate upon the statement with respect to prevalence of coalition politics in the country. (250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article captures a detailed discussion of whether multiparty …
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society. 1) Analyse in detail the role of the family in tackling crimes against women. (250 words) The Big Picture – Tackling Crime Against Women Reference Why this question: The International Family Day was celebrated on 15th May, it highlights the importance of families as a basic unit of society. …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 16 May 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Economic Census What to study? Fo Prelims and Mains: What is Economic Census, who conducts and coordinates, uses and significance. Context: The 7th Economic Census -2019 is being conducted by MoSPI to provide disaggregated information on various operational and …
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Topic covered: Cyber security related issues. India joins global initiative to combat online extremism What to study? For prelims and Mains: key features, need for and significance of the initiative. Context: India has joined a major global initiative ‘Christchurch call to action’ to combat terrorism and extremism online; and make internet a …
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Topic covered: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. RBI releases ‘Vision 2021’ for e-payment system What to study? For Prelims and mains: key features and significance, need for framework in this regard. Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021’, …
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Topic covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Services Trade Restrictiveness Index What to study? For Prelims: key features of STRI. For Mains: Concerns and issues raised by India. Context: Union Commerce ministry has found problems with the current method of Services Trade Restrictiveness …
