DAY – 2(InstaTest-2): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – ECONOMY, Subject-wise Test 11, Textbook-wise Test 2 and June 2019 CA

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 16 March 2020

Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. UP property damage ordinance. 2. One Health concept. 3. Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework.   GS Paper 3: 1. NCS (NATIONAL CAREER SERVICE). 2. What is ExoMars? 3. How does soap use help in tackling COVID-19? 4. State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).   Facts …

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)

Topics Covered: Disaster and disaster management. State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) What to study? For Prelims: Features of SDRF, notified disaster. For Mains: Need for and significance of the fund. Context: Ministry of Home Affairs decided to treat COVID-19 as a notified disaster for the purpose of providing assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).  What …

How does soap use help in tackling COVID-19?

Topics Covered: 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. How does soap use help in tackling COVID-19? What to study? For Prelims: SARS-CoV-2 infection- spread, symptoms and prevention, use of soap in tackling infections. For Mains: …

What is ExoMars?

Topics Covered:  Awareness in space. What is ExoMars? What to study? For Prelims: Key features and components of the mission, objectives and the rover of the mission. For Mains: Significance and relevance of the mission. Context: Launch of ExoMars rover delayed to 2022. About the rover: The European-built Rosalind Franklin rover, named for the famed British …

NCS (NATIONAL CAREER SERVICE)

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. NCS (NATIONAL CAREER SERVICE) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Objectives, features and significance of NCS. Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour in its report has flagged the under-utilisation of funds by the Union Labour and Employment …

UP property damage ordinance

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. UP property damage ordinance What to study? For Prelims: Features of the Ordinance. For Mains: Significance of the law and legal challenges ahead. Context: The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved an ordinance that would allow …

Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework What to study? For Prelims: What are SDGs? Key changes approved by UNSC recently. For Mains: Relevance, need for and significance of these changes. Context: Thirty-six major changes to the global indicator framework for the …

OneHealth concept

Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. OneHealth concept What to study? For Prelims and Mains: OneHealth- features, objectives and significance. Context: The concept of ‘One Health’, which recognises that health of human beings is connected to health of animals and environment, is gaining importance as most of the contagious diseases affecting humans are zoonotic (animal …

Insights into Editorial: Coronavirus: PM Modi calls for SAARC nations’ conference to build strategy

  Context: “Timely Action For Healthier Planet”: PM Modi On Coronavirus SAARC Video Call: In the wake of the rapid spread of Coronavirus infections across countries including South Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conference of the leaders of South Asian nations to discuss coordination and strategy to combat the advance of the disease. …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 16 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   Topic:  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India 1. What are the reasons for persistence of patriarchy in our society? What is the difference …

Discuss the role of social media in influencing political opinions and social attitudes in the country.

Topic:  role of social media. 7. Discuss the role of social media in influencing political opinions and social attitudes in the country.(250 words) Reference: Research Gate Why this question: The question is straightforward and aims to analyse the role of social media in influencing political opinions and social attitudes in the country. Key demand of …

Should distressed private banks be saved by PSBs? Do you agree to the fact that larger PSBs are being made more fragile by involving them in bailouts of their public sector or private peers? Discuss.

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. Should distressed private banks be saved by PSBs? Do you agree to the fact that larger PSBs are being made more fragile by involving them in bailouts of their public sector or private peers? Discuss. (250 words) Reference: The …

What is diaspora diplomacy? Discuss the range and boundaries of it in the Indian context.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 5.  What is diaspora diplomacy? Discuss the range and boundaries of it in the Indian context.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: The article narrates in detail upon the concept of Diaspora diplomacy while bringing the case of …