InsightsIAS Ethics 70 Days Plan Day 22 1) Discuss the public service code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative reform commission. 2) Explain the relevance of following quote in present context: “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” 3) What are the major ethical concerns that governs functions …
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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 24 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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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 24 July 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: GS Paper 3: 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. Inter-ministerial group suggests banning of private cryptocurrencies in India …
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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Cyber security related issues. Data Localization What to study? For Prelims: What is data localization, Highlights of Srikrishna panel report. For Mains: Data localisation- Why government …
Topic covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. India enters 37-year period of demographic dividend What to study? For prelims and mains: TFR, demographic dividend- meaning, opportunities and challenges. Context: Since 2018, India’s working-age population (people between …
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Topics covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Kala Azar What to study? For prelims and mains: The disease, it’s causes, spread, symptoms and prevention. Context: Study warns Kala azar patients can infect others even after treatment. Research showed that patients with the condition can be a source …
Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. What is Simla Agreement and How it is Relevant Amid Trump’s Kashmir Mediation Gaffe What to study? For prelims and mains: Simla agreement- origin, impact and outcomes, has it been successful? Context: Donald Trump’s offer …
Topics covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. NAM What to study? For prelims: NAM- origin, Objectives, composition and members. For mains: It’s relevance today for India and the world, need for reorganisation. Context: Ministerial meeting of Coordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held …
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. Inter-ministerial group suggests banning of private cryptocurrencies in India What to study? For prelims and mains: Cryptocurrency- meaning, features, need for regulation and key recommendations. …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- TERROR THROUGH TRADE Introduction: In a significant move to further crackdown on terror, India indefinitely suspended cross-LoC trade in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision, came amid reports that it was being misused by elements from across the border to smuggle weapons, narcotics as well as fake currency. The official statement released …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 19 JULY 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: Sucking up surplus: SEBI needs financial autonomy to remain effective Context: The government’s proposal to transfer surplus money with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) has met with a strong opposition from the regulatory body. The capital markets regulator SEBI feels that the …
[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 24 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: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. General Studies – 2 Topic: …
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Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. 7) What do you mean by integrity? Why integrity is called the supreme quality of leadership? What is the relation between honesty, integrity, and probity in administration? Discuss. (250 …
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6) ‘The civil servant who is not …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5) Biofuels hold huge potential for India’s future and current energy needs, critically analyse whether the national policy on biofuels is the step in the right direction to help India unlock its biofuel potential? (250 words) Why this question: The Government has allowed the direct …
Topic:Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 4) Discuss the Objectives of Environmental Impact Assessment in India also trace the recent developments in this direction while commenting on the current framework of the same. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is straightforward and is about analyzing the EIA process and its objectives. …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation, Media 3) What is Paid news? Discuss the reasons for rise in paid news in India and also suggest solutions to the menace of paid news.(250 words) Reference Why this question: Recently Union Information and Broadcasting …
