Month: April 2020

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Do you agree with the view that the covid-19 pandemic presents a window to second white revolution for India? Give reasons in support of your arguments.

Topic:   Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. 6. Do you agree with the view that the covid-19 pandemic presents a window to second white revolution for India? Give reasons in support of your arguments.(250 words) Reference: Financial …

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“In India, local governance is constitutionally recognized, but not empowered”, examine the statement in the backdrop of the effect of ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

Topic:  Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 5. “In India, local governance is constitutionally recognized, but not empowered”, examine the statement in the backdrop of the effect of ongoing Covid-19 crisis.(250 words) …

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Right to privacy though has been held as a fundamental right by the apex court of the country; it still isn’t an absolute right. Debate.

Topic:  Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 4. Right to privacy though has been held as a fundamental right by the apex court of the country; it still isn’t an absolute right. Debate. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu  Why this question: The article examines the concerns regarding the government’s policies …

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Discuss the importance of the Maritime Neighborhood for India. Also explain what should be the course of action for Indian foreign policy towards maritime Neighborhood.

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations 3. Discuss the importance of the Maritime Neighborhood for India. Also explain what should be the course of action for Indian foreign policy towards maritime Neighborhood.(250 words) Reference: Live Mint ,  Indian Express  Why this question: The question is based on the theme of – India and its neighborhood- relations. Key …

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In terms of geographic and demographic dimensions, skilled manpower, civilizational depth, China is the only country in the neighborhood which qualifies for comparison with India. Comment.

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations 2. In terms of geographic and demographic dimensions, skilled manpower, civilizational depth, China is the only country in the neighborhood which qualifies for comparison with India. Comment.(250 words) Reference: mea.gov.in  Why this question: The question is based on the theme of – India and its neighborhood- relations. Key demand …

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Role of women was marginal to the Indian national movement as it miscarried to develop right articulation of their social discrimination. critically examine.

Topic:  The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. Role of women was marginal to the Indian national movement as it miscarried to develop right articulation of their social discrimination. critically examine.(250 words) Reference: Modern Indian history Spectrum Publications Why this question: The question is based …

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[ Registrations Open ] : (HINDI MEDIUM) STEP-UP Series- All India Free Open Mock Tests for UPSC Prelims 2020

पंजीकरण के लिए यहां क्लिक करें   INSIGHTSIAS सम्पूर्ण भारत में सिविल सेवा परीक्षा की तैयारी के क्षेत्र में अग्रणी भूमिका निभा रहा है। INSIGHTSIAS के निर्देशन व सहयोग से प्रतिवर्ष बड़ी संख्या में संघ लोक सेवा आयोग की परीक्षाओं में चयनित होते है। INSIGHTSIAS हिंदी माध्यम के सिविल सेवा अभ्यर्थियों के लिए पहली बार …

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DAY – 46 (InstaTest-46): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – Economy, Subject-wise test 23 & 24, Textbook based test 7 & 8, October 2019 CA

GIVE THESE INSTA TESTS NO MATTER WHAT’S GOING TO  BE YOUR SCORE OR HOW MUCH UNDER-PREPARED YOU ARE!. DON’T RUN AWAY FROM WHAT’S DIFFICULT! THERE IS NO SHORTCUT TO SUCCESS   STRATEGY – Towards smart preparation in Uncertain times – How to Clear UPSC IAS Prelims? Click Here MOTIVATION – I am finding InstaTests Difficult …

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[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) April 29, 2020

NOTE: In the following I-CAN series every day a Mains question is given and its answer is discussed on the following day. You will learn how to write effective answer through this initiative. You will feel the ‘I CAN also write answers’ – once you start following this series. Subscribe our YouTube Channel to not miss these extremely …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 29 April 2020

Table of Contents: GS Paper 1: 1. Raja Ravi Varma. 2. IMD releases new list of cyclone names.   GS Paper 2: 1. ADB’s COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support (CARES) Program. 2. What is an “immunity passport”? 3. USCIRF 2020 annual report. 4. Petersberg Climate Dialogue. 5. Global Terrorism Index (GTI).   GS Paper …

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What are human challenge trials, and why are they controversial?

What are human challenge trials, and why are they controversial? Why in News? Many people have volunteered to take part in a controversial testing method called human challenge trials. The method, which involves intentionally infecting volunteers with the novel coronavirus, is being promoted in order to “speed up” the process of preparing a vaccine. As …

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Global Terrorism Index (GTI)

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Global Terrorism Index (GTI) What to study? For Prelims: GTI- rankings, database and latest report highlights. For Mains: Concerns expressed by India. Context: Niti Aayog has questioned Australian institute’s terror ranking of India in its Global Terrorism Index …

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Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Petersberg Climate Dialogue What to study? For Prelims: The event, aim, host and features. For Mains: Objectives, significance and achievements of the dialogue. Context: The eleventh and first ever virtual Petersberg Climate Dialogue was held on April 28th 2020. India, along with 30 countries, …

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USCIRF 2020 annual report

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. USCIRF 2020 annual report What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Findings, concerns for India and relevance. Context: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its 2020 report. About USCIRF: USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan …

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What is an “immunity passport”?

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. What is an “immunity passport”? What to study? For Prelims: What are they? What are antibodies? How are they tested? For Mains: Significance of these passports, concerns associated and alternatives Available. Context: A few countries have started considering …

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ADB’s COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support (CARES) Program

Topics Covered: Issues related to health. ADB’s COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support (CARES) Program What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Overview and significance of the program.  Context: The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $1.5 billion loan agreement for the ADB’s COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme …

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IMD releases new list of cyclone names

Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 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. IMD releases new list of cyclone names What to study? For Prelims: A brief overview of recent …

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Raja Ravi Varma

Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Raja Ravi Varma What to study? For Prelims: His key contributions to the society and important paintings. For Mains: Significance and impact of his paintings on the society. Context: April 29 is the birth anniversary …

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QUIZ – 2020: INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ, 29 April 2020 – History

INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019 Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 5 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 Information   Welcome to Insights IAS Static Quiz. We have already outlined details of this New Initiative HERE.     You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading... …

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