Day: March 7, 2020

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What causes coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef?

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. What causes coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef? What to study? For Prelims:Coral bleaching- causes, effects, concerns and measures to prevent. For Mains: Bleaching in Great Barrier Reef, measures to prevent bleach. Context: Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier Reef will face a critical period of heat stress …

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Indian Ocean Commission

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Indian Ocean Commission What to study? For Prelims: IOC- composition, objectives and functions. For Mains: Benefits of IOC membership for India, challenges ahead. Context: India was recently accepted as an observer in the Indian Ocean Commision, getting a seat at the table of the organization that …

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How an MP is suspended from Lok Sabha by the Speaker?

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. How an MP is suspended from Lok Sabha by the Speaker? What to study? For Prelims: Provisions wrt to suspension of MPs. For Mains:  Need for and significance of these provisions, other measures necessary in this regard. Context: Seven Congress members …

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The right of an accused to be defended

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. The right of an accused to be defended What to study? For Prelims: What rights do accused have? Important observations made by courts. For Mains: Need for these rights and their significance, challenges. Context: Recently, the Karnataka High Court observed that …

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Delimitation of Constituencies

Topic covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Delimitation of Constituencies What to study? For prelims and mains: What is delimitation, why is it needed, how is it carried out and special provisions w.r.t to J&K. Context: The government has constituted a Delimitation Commission, to be headed by former Supreme …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- THE BANKING REGULATION (AMENDMENT) BILL 2020

 Introduction: A bill to provide more powers to the RBI for regulating cooperative banks was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha. The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which comes in the backdrop of PMC Bank scam, seeks to strengthen cooperative banks by increasing professionalism, enabling access to capital, improving governance …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 07 March 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. Present the status of gender equality in India’s higher education. (250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times   2. Elucidate upon the role played by Biju Patnaik, …

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