RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- REGULATING NEWS ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS Introduction: The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has proposed to introduce a new set of regulations to replace the archaic Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867 that governs the registration of print and publishing industry in the country. Through the draft Registration of Press …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB Summary 07 December 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 2: Data Protection Bill. Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG). GS Paper 3: Odisha’s Kalia to be merged with PM- KISAN. Head on Generation (HOG) technology. Neutrino project. Adaptation fund. GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development …
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Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Adaptation fund What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features and significance of the fund. Context: The latest data show that since 2010, the Adaptation Fund has directed $532 million to 80 concrete adaptation projects in the most vulnerable communities of developing …
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. Neutrino project What to study? For prelims and mains: Neutrino project, significance and what are neutrinos? Context: The Centre has reiterated that the Indian Neutrino …
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. Head on Generation (HOG) technology What to study? For Prelims and mains: Features and significance of HOG and EOG technologies. Context: Between April 2018 and …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Odisha’s Kalia to be merged with PM- KISAN What to study? For Prelims: Key features and …
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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) What to study? For Prelims and mains: About AsESG, SSC and Asian elephant. Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) 10th Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) Meeting was held recently at Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Data Protection Bill What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the bill. For Mains: Concerns and issues. Context: Cleared by the Cabinet, the Personal Data Protection Bill is due …
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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 07 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 – 2 Topic: Indian Constitution – features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure; basics of …
Topic: Citizen’s Charters 7) The concept of Citizens’ Charter enshrines the trust between the service provider and its users. What aspects should be covered by an ideal Citizen’s Charter? Do you think Citizen’s Charter should also be made compulsory for government organizations? (250 words) Why this question: The question is about discussing the need for Ideal …
Topic: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates. 6) What is Blue Water Force? Discuss the significance for India as she aspires to be a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Express Why this question: Mankind’s progress has had unintended consequences on the environment. These include climate change, extreme weather …
Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations. 5) Indian and Palestine relations are old and time tested. India’s development assistance for Palestine has been consistent and has grown over the years. Discuss. What are the irritants in the relations? What are the measures needed to strengthen ties? The Indian Express Why this question: Directive word Discuss – …
Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 4) Women SHGs have emerged as vibrant community institutions of the poor. Examine. Hindustan Times Why this question: The question is based on the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), which is …
Topic: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. 3) Despite its transformative potential, the mid-day meal scheme is perceived as charity, not a civic responsibility. Discuss. The Hindu PRS …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2) Punishments must reinforce people’s faith in the rule of law, not undermine it. Comment. The Hindu The Indian Express The Indian Express Why this question: The killing …
Topic: Indian Constitution – features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure; basics of cyber security 1) Internet has emerged as a potent tool that can lead to socio- economic empowerment. In the light of this, is right to internet a good idea? Critically comment. (250 words) The Hindu Livemint Why this question: With the …
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Insights into Editorial: National shame: On gender sensitisation Recent Issue: The outrage expressed in Parliament over the Hyderabad gangrape-murder of a veterinary doctor must translate into actions that make a tangible difference to women’s safety. Some MPs like Jaya Bachchan overshot their ambit by prescribing patently illegal punishments like lynching and burning rapists alive. …
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