Day: December 5, 2019

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- STRENGTHENING PARLIAMENTARY INSTITUTIONS

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- STRENGTHENING PARLIAMENTARY INSTITUTIONS Introduction:             Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday pushed for the Women’s Reservation Bill and reforms in the way Parliament works including a code of conduct for lawmakers and greater powers to the presiding officer to deal with disruptive legislators. The Vice President, who delivered the first Arun …

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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB Summary, 05 December 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB Summary, 05 December 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 2: ‘eat right movement’ campaign Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2019. Centre stops online sale of medicines. GS Paper 3: Bharat Bond ETF. Global Carbon Project. Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA). World Soil Day. Facts for prelims: …

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World Soil Day

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   World Soil Day What to study? For Prelims: World Soil Day 2019- key facts. For Mains: Soil pollution- reasons, concerns, challenges and measures. Context: World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th of December by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations. Aim: To communicate messages …

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Global Carbon Project

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Global Carbon Project What to study? For Prelims: About Global Carbon Project. For Mains: About Carbon cycle, increase in CO2, measures needed to control the pollution.   Observations made by the Global Carbon Project on …

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Bharat Bond ETF

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Bharat Bond ETF What to study? For Prelims: What is Bharat Bond ETF? For Mains: Features and significance.   Context: The government has approved the launch of Bharat Bond ETF, India’s first corporate bond exchange traded fund, comprising debt …

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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2019

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2019 What to study? For Prelims: Key features. For Mains: Significance and the need for legislation.   Context: The Union Cabinet has approved The Maintenance …

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QUIZ – 2019: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05 December 2019

  QUIZ – 2019: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 05  December 2019 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 2018. It is not …

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‘IGNITE@INSIGHTS’ || A Talk on WATER ISSUES || Mr.Chetan Pandit, Retd. Member of CWC

‘IGNITE@INSIGHTS’ || A Talk on WATER ISSUES || Mr.Chetan Pandit, Retd. Member of CWC In this Video Mr. Chetan Padit, Retd. Member of Central Water Commission, presents a holistic picture of demand-supply of water for current and future generation, Various irrigation infrastructure of India and their limitation, National Water policy, River water disputes, Challenges to …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 December 2019

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 December 2019 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE General Studies – 1 Topic: Social empowerment; Salient features of Indian society 1) The status of elderly in …

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7) In the fast-paced world, laced with many issues, the importance of ethics in international relations is much higher and needed today than ever. Examine.

Topic: ethical issues in international relations and funding. 7) In the fast-paced world, laced with many issues, the importance of ethics in international relations is much higher and needed today than ever. Examine. Reference Why this question: The question is based on the theme of ethics in international relations. Key demand of the question: One …

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6) Critically analyse the provisions of Personal Data Protection Bill which seeks to update the currently non-existent standards for privacy and consent.

Topic: basics of cyber security; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers. 6) Critically analyse the provisions of Personal Data Protection Bill which seeks to update the currently non-existent standards for privacy and consent. Deccan Herald Livemint The Economic Times Why this question: The government has listed the Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament …

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5) Pressure tactics and methods have become an integral part of the political process in India. In this light, critically examine the role played by caste based pressure groups in Indian politics? (250 words)

Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 5) Pressure tactics and methods have become an integral part of the political process in India. In this light, critically examine the role played by caste based pressure groups in Indian politics? (250 …

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4) Realisation of the Minimum support scheme has been a mirage for farmers in India. Critically discuss in the light of the performance of PM-AASHA scheme.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. 4) Realisation of the Minimum support scheme has been a mirage for farmers in India. Critically discuss in the light of the performance of …

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