Month: February 2020

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Discuss in detail the components of Cyber Security. Explain various mechanisms available at the international level to handle it.

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. Discuss in detail the components of Cyber Security. Explain various mechanisms available at the international level to handle it.(250 words) Reference:  DSCI Why this question: The question …

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Discuss the key features of National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications (NM-QTA).

Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Discuss the key features of National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications (NM-QTA).  (250 words) Reference: News On AIR Why this question: The government in its budget 2020 has announced a National Mission on Quantum …

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Will Trump’s peace plan help resolve Israel-Palestine crisis? Discuss the possibilities and suggest way forward.

Topic:  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2. Will Trump’s peace plan help resolve Israel-Palestine crisis? Discuss the possibilities and suggest way forward.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: The West Asia peace plan has been unveiled recently by U.S. President Donald Trump. Thus the …

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India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what way they will lead to water, food and climate insecurity in the country? Suggest solutions to address the issue.

Topic:  geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 1. India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what …

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Insights into Editorial: Crime and politics: on political candidates with criminal records

Insights into Editorial: Crime and politics: on political candidates with criminal records Context: The Supreme Court has taken a timely decision by agreeing to hear a plea from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to direct political parties to not field candidates with criminal antecedents. The immediate provocation is the finding that 46% of Members …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- ARTICLE 13- SPECIAL POWERS OF SUPREME COURT

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- ARTICLE 13- SPECIAL POWERS OF SUPREME COURT Introduction: The Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala, on Tuesday, moved the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a first by any state government. They sought that the act be declared as violative of the basic structure—principle of equality, freedom and secularism. …

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[COMPILATION] Insights Current Affairs, January 2020

[COMPILATION] Insights Current Affairs, January 2020   Like we did last month, we are posting the compilation of current affairs on time this month too. Hope you will find it handy to revise current affairs of entire month of January 2020. Click the link below to download the compilation: InsightsIAS Current Affairs – January 2020 …

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What is Anticipatory bail?

Topics Covered: 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. What is Anticipatory bail? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Meaning, features, significance and issues involved. Context: A constitution bench of the Supreme Court has ruled …

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Yellow Rust

Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Yellow Rust What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What is Yellow Rust, how it occurs, spread, impact and prevention? Context: Yellow Rust was recently detected in wheat crops in parts of Punjab and Haryana. What is Yellow Rust? It is a disease …

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Brexit Deal 

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Brexit Deal  What to study? For Prelims and mains: What is Brexit? Why does Uk wants it? Implications and challenges ahead, overview of the deal. Context: Britain has officially left the European Union (EU) and has become the first country …

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Insurance cover on bank FDs, deposits increased to ₹5 lakh

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Insurance cover on bank FDs, deposits increased to ₹5 lakh What to study? For Prelims: What is Deposit Insurance? How is it regulated? For Mains: Reforms needed. Context: In Budget 2020, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed …

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What is Dividend Distribution Tax?

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. What is Dividend Distribution Tax? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Meaning, significance, features and need. Context: Dividend Distribution Tax shifted to individuals instead of companies, says FM. What is it? It is a tax …

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QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 February 2020

QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 01 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: 01 February 2020

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 01 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   1. Examine the contributions of Dr B R Ambedkar in awakening Dalit consciousness …

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