SECURE SYNOPSIS: 21 JUNE 2019 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 29 June 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: Paper 2: Topics covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. One Stop Centre Scheme What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need for …
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Topic covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. National Mission on Natural Language Translation What to study? For prelims: key features of the programme. For mains: Language translation- need, challenges and ways to address them. Context: The Ministry of Electronics …
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Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Article 370 What to study? For Prelims: Key features of …
Topic covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. EQUIP project What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need for and significance of the project. Context: The Higher Education Department of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has …
Topics covered: Disaster and disaster management. First Resilient Kerala Program What to study? For prelims: key features and partnerships. For mains: Vulnerability of Kerala, challenges present and need for coordination among various stakeholders. Context: The Government of India, the Government of Kerala and the World Bank have signed a Loan Agreement of …
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. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban What to study? For Prelims: PMAY- Urban- key features. For Mains: …
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. Van Dhan Yojana What to study? For Prelims: Van Dhan Vikas Kendras. For Mains: MFP and its …
Topics covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. One Stop Centre Scheme What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need for and significance of the scheme. Context: The Government of India is implementing One Stop …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 29 June 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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[TEST SERIES] KANNADA OPTIONAL – for UPSC Civil Services Mains – 2019 Tests – 9 Price – Rs 6500/- Tests will be evaluated on time and INDIVIDUAL feedback will be given. This test series is conducted by topper in Kannada Optional who has consistently scored top scores in CSM 2016, 2017 and 2018. Timetable …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- THE AGENDA FOR G20 SUMMIT 2019 Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ahead of the two-day G20 Summit that will take place in Osaka on June 28 and 29. He will be meeting several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump. He will also hold a …
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UPDATE: Ethics 70 Days Plan for UPSC CS Mains – 2019 We will be launching our annual ‘Ethics 70 Days Plan’ for UPSC civil services Mains – 2019 from July 1st. This year it will be continued till the end like we did with our Prelims 75 Days revision plan. By following this …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 20 JUNE 2019 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
SECURE SYNOPSIS: 19 JUNE 2019 NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background …
Insights into Editorial: GST’s performance versus promise Introduction: The launch of the goods and services tax (GST) across the country. Billed as the biggest tax reform since independence, the landmark tax reform, with its first of its kind ‘one nation-one tax’ approach, aimed at subsuming almost all indirect taxes at the Central and State levels. …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 June 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: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation …
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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7) Public service …
Topic: Attitude and values 6) Discuss the role of ‘attitude’ in one’s life with suitable examples.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question is about discussing the importance of attitude in one’s life. Key demand of the question: Explain in detail the aspects related to ‘Attitude’ as a key attribute in defining …
