Month: February 2020

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“Communication networks are a part of our critical information infrastructure”, in this context, what are the threats posed by communication networks to the internal security of India? Elucidate.

Topic:  Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. 4. “Communication networks are a part of our critical information infrastructure”, in this context, what are the threats posed by communication networks to the internal security of India? …

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Discuss the constitutional provisions available for the Finance Commission of India and explain its significance. Also, examine the major recommendations of the recently released interim report of the 15th Finance Commission.

Topic:  Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. Discuss the constitutional provisions available for the Finance Commission of India and explain its significance. Also, examine the major recommendations of the recently released interim report of the 15th Finance Commission.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: The report of …

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Bring out the key highlights of the draft National logistic policy, analyse the benefits and challenges involved in implementing the same.

Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope’ and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management. 2. Bring out the key highlights of the draft National logistic policy, analyse the benefits and challenges involved …

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Highlight the challenges associated with Demographic Dividend in India. Discuss the steps taken by the government of India to enhance the capacity of the population and make it more productive.

Topic:  population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1.Highlight the challenges associated with Demographic Dividend in India. Discuss the steps taken by the government of India to enhance the capacity of the population and make it more productive.  (250 words) Reference: Business Today Why this question: The question …

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RSTV: INDIA’S WORLD- WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2020

RSTV: INDIA’S WORLD- WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2020 Introduction: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters happens to be the foremost creative force for engaging the world’s top leaders in collaborative activities to shape the global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of each year. It brought together 3,000 participants from around the world, …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 03 February 2020

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 03 February 2020 Table of Contents:   GS Paper 1: 1. Bodo Language.   GS Paper 2: 1. Finance Commission of India. 2. Common Wealth   GS Paper 3: 1. Quantum computing gets funds. 2. Green India Mission. 3. World Wetlands Day 2019.   Facts for Prelims: 1. …

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World Wetlands Day 2019

Topics covered: Conservation related issues. World Wetlands Day 2019 What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Significance of the day, wetlands conservation related issues.  Context: World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 each year to mark the Day the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in the Iranian City of Ramsar in 1971. India is a …

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Green India Mission

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Green India Mission What to study? For Prelims: GIM- Key features, NAPCC. For Mains: Performance analysis of GIM, challenges and concerns highlighted, need for reforms. Context: A sum of Rs 343.08 crore has been released under the Green India Mission (GIM) for undertaking afforestation activities …

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Quantum computing gets funds

Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Quantum computing gets funds What to study? For Prelims and mains: What is it? Significance. Context: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget for 2020-21, presented on February 1, 2020, proposed Rs 8,000 crore over five …

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Commonwealth

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Commonwealth What to study? For Prelims: About commonwealth. For Mains: Relevance of Commonwealth today and the need for reorganization. Context: The Maldives re-joined the Commonwealth, more than three years after the Indian Ocean island nation quit amid mounting criticism of its human rights. In …

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Finance Commission of India

Topics Covered:  Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Finance Commission of India What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About FC- roles, objectives, functions, criteria used and need for reforms. Context: The report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, along with an Action Taken Report, has been tabled in …

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Bodo Language

Bodo Language What to study? For Prelims: Bodo Language and it’s scripts. For Mains: Significance, need for protection. Context: Bodo language is one of the key thrust areas in the Bodo Accord which was signed recently. Bodo language- Key facts: Estimated to have 1.5 million speakers (Census 2011), Bodo is listed in the Eighth Schedule …

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QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 February 2020

QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 February 2020   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 Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 February 2020

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 February 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:  geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water …

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Compare and contrast Distributive and social justice. Do you think Distributive justice can prove to be a better philosophy to bring social justice? Give your opinion with suitable examples.

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. 7. Compare and …

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The recent budget proposals with respect to the power and the renewable energy sector will not only help fulfill India’s obligations towards global climate action but will also serve as an impetus to the economy. Elucidate.

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. The recent budget proposals with respect to the power and the renewable energy sector will not only help fulfill India’s obligations towards global climate action but will also serve as an impetus to the economy. Elucidate. (250 words) Reference: …

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Examine the role of cybersecurity in securing digital India.

Topic:  Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. 5. Examine the role of cybersecurity in securing digital India. (250 words) Reference: Analytics Training   Why this question: The question is direct and aims to examine the aspects …

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