InsightsIAS Ethics 70 Days Plan Day 9 1) Define the following terms while bringing out their importance in Public Services with examples a) Fortitude b) Humility c) Insightfulness d) Openness 2) “There is no God higher than truth” – Gandhi. What role does truth play in our lives? 3) Discuss the role …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 09 July 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: GS Paper 2: Topics covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development …
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Topics covered: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Uniform Civil Code What to study? For Prelims: Constitutional provisions related to Uniform Civil Code. For Mains: UCC- need, concerns, challenges and is it suitable for India? Context: The Delhi High Court was recently informed that the issue of framing a Uniform …
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: EPCA- objectives, composition and significance. Context: To reduce air pollution in Delhi, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) has requested the Supreme Court to intervene in the “grossly …
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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UNODC What to study? For Prelims: Highlights of the report, about UNODC. For Mains: Significance of the report and concerns raised, need for comprehensive measures. Context: The Global Study on Homicide 2019 has been published by the UN Office on Drugs …
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Foreigners Tribunals What to study? For prelims and mains: Foreigners Tribunal-need, composition, Functions and significance. Context: According to Assam government data presented in an affidavit to the Supreme Court and in the Assembly this …
Topics covered: Infrastructure- Roadways. Bharatmala Pariyojana What to study? For Prelims: Bharatmala, NHAI. For Mains: Infrastructure development- need, challenges and solutions. Context: The Government of India has approved Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana with financial outlay of Rs 5,35,000 crore to develop 24,800 km Highways along with 10,000 km residual NHDP stretches over …
Topics Covered: Infrastructure and related issues. NIIF What to study? For Prelims: Particulars of NIIF and funds under NIIF. For Mains: Significance of NIIF and the need for Infrastructure funding. Context: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Signs MoU with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) for funding highway projects. About NIIF: The …
Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Food Programme What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key facts on WFP and its programmes. Context: Coffee Table Book commemorating 50 years of partnership with UNWFP towards food and nutrition security in India has been launched. The book showcases …
Topics covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 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 …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 July 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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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- CASHLESS ECONOMY Introduction: In a bid to promote cashless transactions, the government on Friday said businesses with annual turnover of over Rs 50 crore can offer low-cost digital modes of payments and no charges or Merchant Discount Rate will be imposed on them or their customers. Presenting the Union Budget …
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Insights into Editorial: The macro does not gel with the micro Introduction: The India Budget 2019 describes with admirable practicality what we would like to see in India, but it is not convincing on how we can have the growth to afford the same. The budget was nevertheless marked by an even-handedness and attention …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 09 July 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: Land reforms in India General Studies – 2 Topic: Issues relating to development …
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Topic:Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service – social intelligence 7) Explain what do you understand by social intelligence? discuss the significance of social intelligence in civil services with suitable examples.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question is based on the concept of social intelligence. Key demand of the question: Explain …
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 6) What do you understand by 5G technology? What are its benefits? Explain the various challenges involved in adopting the same.(250 words) Reference Economictimes Why this question: The question is in the backdrop of recent debates over the Huawei’s role in the …
Topic: Land reforms in India. 5) India is facing a problem of fragmented landholdings at present, with nearly 67% of Indian farmers possessing land holdings below 1 hectare. Under such conditions discuss the need for appropriate land reforms.(250 words) Indian economy by Dutta and Sundaram Why this question: The question is based on the theme …
Topic: Land reforms in India. 4) What are the major land reforms of India? Why are land reforms needed in Indian economy? Discuss.(250 words) Indian economy by Dutta and Sundaram Why this question: The question seeks to examine the major land reforms in India and their need for the economy. Key demand of the question: …
