INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (14 January 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS
Insights Current Affairs (14 January 2020) Revision Through MCQs
Day: January 15, 2020
RSTV: IN DEPTH- NATIONAL CRIME RECORDS BUREAU (NCRB) REPORT, 2018
RSTV: IN DEPTH- NATIONAL CRIME RECORDS BUREAU (NCRB) REPORT, 2018 Introduction: Crime in India registered a 1.3 percent increase in 2018 compared to 2017 with over 50 lakh cognisable crimes being reported and registered. The National Crime Records Bureau’s annual crime in India report 2018 shows that over 31 lakh of these cases were registered …
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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 15 January 2020
INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 15 January 2020 Table of Contents: GS Paper 1: 1. Classical language. 2. Bharati Script. GS Paper 2: 1. Rare diseases. GS Paper 3: 1. Centre eases CRZ rules for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches. 2. Juice jacking. 3. ‘Virtual human’ NEONs. Facts for Prelims: 1. Taal …
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‘Virtual human’ NEONs
Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. ‘Virtual human’ NEONs What to study? For Prelims: NEONs, how do they work? Technologies behind. For Mains: Significance and potential. Context: The first project of Samsung’s Star Labs, NEONs are being called the world’s first artificial …
Juice jacking
Topics Covered: Cyber security related issues. Juice jacking What to study? For Prelims: Meaning and how it works? For Mains: Ways to prevent such malware attacks, potential threats. Context: SBI has publicly issued a warning of ‘Juice Jacking’ through its twitter handle. The bank has advised its customers and general public to “think twice before plugging-in their …
Centre eases CRZ rules for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches
Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Centre eases CRZ rules for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features, eligibility criteria and significance of the scheme. Context: Centre eases CRZ rules for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches. This is to help States construct infrastructure and enable them to receive …
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Rare diseases
Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Rare diseases What to study? For Prelims: What are rare diseases? Overview of Government’s policy on rare diseases. For Mains: Need for awareness, international cooperation in this regard, need for a policy on this. Context: The Union Ministry …
Bharati Script
Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Bharati Script What to study? For Prelims: About the script, similar scripts world over. For Mains: Need for common script, significance and the challenges involved. Context: Researchers from IIT Madras have already developed a unified …
Classical language
Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Classical language What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Classical language- recognition, benefits and significance. Context: At the recently concluded 93rd edition of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, a resolution was passed demanding the …
INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 January 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS
Insights Current Affairs (13 January 2020) Revision Through MCQs
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 January 2020
[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 January 2020 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 …
Examine how an organization’s work culture influences or communicates ethics towards society at large.
Topic: Work culture 7.Examine how an organization’s work culture influences or communicates ethics towards society at large. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: The article discusses in detail the importance of good work culture and its impact on society at large. Key demand of the question: Discuss in detail the significance of …
Private banks were the slowest to pass on the benefits of falling interest rates to their customers last year compared to their state-run and foreign rivals. Discuss in detail the underlying causes of for private banks not passing on the benefits of interest rate cuts to its customers compared to other banks.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. Private banks were the slowest to pass on the benefits of falling interest rates to their customers last year compared to their state-run and foreign rivals. Discuss in detail the underlying causes of for private banks not passing on …
The recent Onion crisis is the result of market inefficiencies, weak supply chains and monopolies in the market. Analyse and suggest solutions to the above problem.
Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Land reforms in India. 5. The recent Onion crisis is the result of market inefficiencies, weak supply chains and monopolies in the market. Analyse and suggest solutions to the above problem. (250 words) Business Standard Why …
Inspect role that supermarkets play in supply chain management of horticulture products. How do they eliminate the issue of intermediaries? Discuss.
Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Land reforms in India. 4. Inspect role that supermarkets play in supply chain management of horticulture products. How do they eliminate the issue of intermediaries? Discuss. (250 words) The Hindu Business Line Why this question: The …
Considering the jeopardies posed by worsening of ties between Iran and the U.S. to the region and the world at large, propose essential steps to de-escalate the hostilities and suggest what role should India play in this regard.
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3. Considering the jeopardies posed by worsening of ties between Iran and the U.S. to the region and the world at large, propose essential steps to de-escalate the hostilities and suggest what role should India play in this regard.(250 words) The …
Financial inclusion is increasingly being recognized as a key driver of economic growth and poverty alleviation the world over. Discuss the efforts being made by India in this direction.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2.Financial inclusion is increasingly being recognized as a key driver of economic growth and poverty alleviation the world over. Discuss the efforts being made by India in this direction.(250 words) RBI Why this question: The …
why India being a country which prides itself on enjoying unity in diversity planning for a common script? Will a common script like Bharati bring down communication barriers in the country? Analyse.
Topic: Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. why India being a country which prides itself on enjoying unity in diversity planning for a common script? Will a common script like Bharati bring down communication barriers in the country? Analyse.(250 words) The Hindu …
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2019 Results Announced – Insights OGP and Core Students Rock It!
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2019 Results Announced – Insights OGP and Core Students Rock It! Today at around 1 am, UPSC announced the much awaited results of Civil Services Mains Examination – 2019. We wish all of them who have cleared best of luck for the Personality Test(PT). At Insights we are giving personal …
