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INSTA Revision modules consists of important Current Affairs oriented towards UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam 2020, which will help you in instant revision. These modules are to be used for revision ONLY after you read INSIGHTS Daily Current Affairs Compilations to reap the maximum benefits. Will We will be uploading all Revision modules by mid …
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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. Privilege motion against SAD MLA for his remarks. 2. National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAPA). 3. World University Rankings by Subject 2020. 4. SC frees trade in cryptocurrencies, annuls RBI curb. 5. Amid din, Lok Sabha approves tax resolution Bill. 6. IBC Bill discriminates against homebuyers. GS Paper 3: …
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Covered on: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/17/gisat-1-geo-imaging-satellite/.
Topics Covered: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Merger of Banks What to study? For Prelims: Which three banks are being merged? For Mains: Merger- Significance, pros and cons, concerns. Context: The government has approved a scheme for the amalgamation of 10 state-owned banks into four. After the process is complete, India will have 12 PSBs …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. IBC Bill discriminates against homebuyers What to study? For Prelims: Overview and key provisions in the Bill. For Mains: Significance of the Bill, issues involved, ways to address them. Context: The report on the Insolvency …
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Covered in detail on: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/13/vivad-se-vishwas-scheme/.
Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. SC frees trade in cryptocurrencies, annuls RBI curb What to study? For Prelims: What are crypto currencies? SC’s order? What the RBI circular said? For Mains: Implications and significance of this order, what is the way ahead for Virtual Currencies I’m India? …
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Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger. World University Rankings by Subject 2020 What to study? For Prelims: Ranking methodology and categorisation, performance of various institutions. For Mains: Significance of this ranking and potential of Indian Educational institutions. Context: QS …
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Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAPA) What to study? For prelims and mains: NAA- establishment, composition, functions and significance. Context: The Delhi High Court has stayed the National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAPA) order directing Johnson & Johnson to deposit over ₹230 crore it allegedly profiteered by not passing on benefits …
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Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Privilege motion against SAD MLA for his remarks Covered previously on: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/03/parliamentary-privileges/.
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 information. Topic: Modern Indian …
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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 a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do …
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Introduction: The human cost of the coronavirus outbreak is climbing across China and beyond. The economic cost is also mounting. That damage is, for the most part, not due to the virus itself, but due to efforts to prevent it from spreading. There are strict restrictions on moving out of Wuhan, where the …
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Context: Last week, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution announced that a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will be established by the first week of April. This was after the Minister held consultations with industry representatives about the role and functioning of a proposed CCPA. The authority is being constituted under Section …
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 from ancient to modern times. 1. Examine the significance of prehistoric …
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Topic: 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. 7. AI and robotics for public health is a real need and has demonstrated great value in addressing pandemics like Covid-19. Do you agree? Comment. (250 words) Reference: …
