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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- REJUVENATING ECONOMY Introduction: Listing the major interventions by the govt to boost the economy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said govt will continue to take measures as and when required to boost the growth. In a press conference Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian gave a recap of measures taken by …
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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 26 DECEMBER 2019 Table of Contents: GS Paper 1: 1. Madan Mohan Malaviya. GS Paper 2: 1. The Recycling of Ships Act. 2. ‘Good Governance Index’. GS Paper 3: 1. Jal Jeevan Mission. GS Paper : 1 Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the …
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Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Jal Jeevan Mission What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the mission. For Mains: challenges and concerns in water conservation, ways to address them. Context: Operational guidelines for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission have been released. About Jal Jeevan Mission: The Mission was announced …
Topics Covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. ‘Good Governance Index’ What to study? For Prelims: Particulars of GGI. For Mains: Performances of various states ans ways to improve them. Context: Latest edition of the ‘Good Governance Index’ has been launched on the occasion of ‘Good Governance Day’. …
Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Recycling of Ships Act What to study? For Prelims: Overview of Recycling of Ships Bill and HKC- features and significance. Context: The Recycling of Ships Act has come into force with President Ram Nath Kovind giving assent to the law …
Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Contributions and significance. Context: The Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his 158th birth anniversary (25th December, 2019). Key facts: Madan Mohan Malaviya …
QUIZ – 2019: Insights Static Quiz, 26 December 2019 – Polity
QUIZ – 2019: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 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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Insights into Editorial: Making capital out of political rivalry Context: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy hinted that the South African model of three capitals was best suited in his State and that his government would work towards this. In South Africa, the administrative capital is in Pretoria, its national legislature in Cape …
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SECURE SYNOPSIS: 21 DECEMBER 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 …
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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 26 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: Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture …
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. 1. What is …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 2. The present economic slowdown is a consequence of both cyclical and structural factors. Comment. (250 words) The Hindu Why this question: India is now in the midst of a significant economic slowdown, the International Monetary Fund has said, urging …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 1. Discuss the concept of monetary transmission mechanism. Explain in what way it can facilitate RBI in ensuring the pass-through of its policy decisions. (250 words) Economic Times Why this question: The question is based on the concept of Monetary …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2. Despite implementation of various programmes for better management of ground water, dropping ground water level still persists as an alarming issue’. Explain by giving reasons and suggest way forward. (250 words) Economic Times Why this …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1. What is the office of Chief of Defence staff (CDS)? Discuss the significance of such a post to the Indian setup. (250 words) The Hindu Why this question: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved …
Topic: Welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections of population by the Centre and states and the performance of these schemes 2 .Discuss the problems of elderly in India. Do you think there is a need for a societal and attitudinal change in the way we treat our elderly? Explain. (GS-1) PIB Why this question: During …
Topic: Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Trace the rise of Bhakti Movement. Discuss its nature with reference to Dvaita and Advaita Vada. (250 words) Medieval history class XI by R S Sharma Why this question: The question is straight forward and …
