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Introduction: With a view to update the Competition Act, 2002 and associated regulations, the Indian Government constituted the Competition Law Review Committee in October 2018. The Committee submitted its report to the Government on 14 August 2019. Based on the recommendations made in the Report, the MCA has introduced a draft Competition Bill, 2020 …
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Context: Female foeticide and infanticide are still alive in certain pockets of Tamil Nadu despite officials saying cases have declined considerably. The State’s sex ratio, which is the number of females born for every 1,000 males, has been improving slowly in the last few years. TN’s sex ratio is 996 females to every 1,000 …
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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. What is a floor test or trust vote? 2. Delhi Assembly passes resolution against NPR, NRC. 3. What is Essential Commodities Act? GS Paper 3: 1. Karnataka seeks quota for locals. 2. National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Facts for Prelims: 1. What is Dearness Allowance? 2. …
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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) What to study? For Prelims: NCAP- features and targets. For Mains: Significance, challenges in its implementation and measures needed to improve its outcomes. Context: Union Environment Ministry has asked for city-level plans for the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) as these problems need to be …
Topics Covered: Employment related issues. Karnataka seeks quota for locals What to study? For Prelims: About the new policy of Karnataka. For Mains: Significance, challenges and concerns associated, what is the need of the hour? Context: The Karnataka government has insisted that private companies provide 80% reservation in jobs for locals (Kannada-speaking people) in all categories. The …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. What is Essential Commodities Act? What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the Act. For Mains: Need for and significance of the act, reforms needed. Context: Govt brings masks and hand sanitizers under the …
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Delhi Assembly passes resolution against NPR, NRC What to study? For Prelims: Overview of NPR, NRC and can states deny centre’s directions? For Mains: Implications and outcomes of such acts. Context: Delhi Assembly passes resolution against NPR, NRC. As many as …
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Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. What is a floor test or trust vote? What to study? For Prelims: What is it? How is it carried out? For Mains: Significance and the need for this procedure. Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has requested Governor Lalji …
Here is the Revision Module on Environment which consists of important current affairs from May 2019 to January 2020. If you find errors, please send a mail to offline@insightsias.com. We shall recheck and make the changes accordingly. Happy Studies. All the Best . DOWNLOAD HERE
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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Context: Crude oil, caught in a spiral of demand destruction due to the coronavirus spread and oversupply worries from the unravelling of the OPEC-plus arrangement, has faced a major rout. From about $65 a barrel in end-December, Brent oil has crashed to about $35 now a level last seen in early 2016. The impact of …
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 – 2 1. Is the right to own property a human right? Discuss how is it in conflict with the doctrine of adverse possession.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu …
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Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications
Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications
5. What are Additional Tier-1 bonds? Bring out their significance and risks associated. (250 words) Reference: NDTV
Reference: Indian Express
Reference: Indian Express
