Month: April 2020

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Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 What to study? For Prelims: Key provisions and IPC sections applicable, overview of epidemics act. For Mains: Need for and significance of this ordinance, challenges ahead. Context: The Odisha government …

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Coronavirus containment plan

Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger. Coronavirus containment plan What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Overview, need for and significance of the containment plan. Context: India has prepared a “containment” plan, essentially an updated version of an …

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PCPNDT Act

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. PCPNDT Act What to study? For prelims: key features of the act. For mains: performance and efficacy of the act and what else needs to be done? Context: MoHFW has clarified that it has not …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- VIRTUAL COURTS AND WAY FORWARD

 Introduction: The Supreme Court on Monday passed directions for all courts across the country to extensively use video-conferencing for judicial proceedings saying congregation of lawyers and litigants must be suspended to maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. The top court, which has restricted its functioning and is conducting hearing through video conferencing since …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 10 April 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 – 2   Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. 1. Present the role played by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)  amidst the ever-increasing role of soft power …

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What do you understand by ‘civic virtue’ in public life? What are the challenges in practicing it in today’s time? How can these challenges be overcome? Elaborate.

Topic:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7. What do …

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Explain how ethics can help in improving the declining values of media today?

Topic:  Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6. Explain how ethics can help in …

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Can we integrate “Assemble in India for the world” into “Make in India” to achieve an unprecedented opportunity to chart a China-like, labour-intensive, export trajectory that was witnessed till recent times? Evaluate.

Topic:  Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5.Can we integrate “Assemble in India for the world” into “Make in India” to achieve an unprecedented opportunity to chart a China-like, labour-intensive, export trajectory that was witnessed till recent times? Evaluate. (250 words) Reference:  Money Control  Why …

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Examine whether the Essential Commodities Act (ECA)is relevant in today’s India?

Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Examine whether the Essential Commodities Act (ECA)is relevant in today’s India?(250 words) Reference:  Business Today Why this question: The question is based on the do ability of Essential Commodities Act (ECA) in the country. Key …

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Article 21 of the Constitution provides, “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law”. Analyse the value principle involved and its relevance in today’s context.

Topic:  Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 3. Article 21 of the Constitution provides, “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law”. Analyse the …

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How do Pressure Groups Influence Politics in India? Discuss their roles.

Topic:  Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2. How do Pressure Groups Influence Politics in India? Discuss their roles.(250  words) Reference:  Indian Polity by Lakshmikant Why this question: The question is from the static portions …

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Present the role played by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)  amidst the ever-increasing role of soft power across the world.

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. 1. Present the role played by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)  amidst the ever-increasing role of soft power across the world.(250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why this question: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrates its foundation day on 9th of April. The article presents a brief upon …

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DAY – 26 (InstaTest-26): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – Ancient & Medieval, Text book based Test 20, January-2020 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 (I-CAN) April 09, 2020

Topic covered so far in this I-CAN initiative, Click Here . Subscribe our YouTube Channel to not miss these extremely important discussions. Read about this new Initiative HERE   Topics covered today: Quotation of the day: “Your best teacher is your last mistake” – APJ Kalam Health Care system – Challenges & solutions Bilwara MODEL – TTT method Digital Divide – Nature …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 9 April 2020

Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. National Wildlife Board. 2. Online training platform- iGOT. 3. UN Peacekeeping.   GS Paper 3: 1. Bio fortified crops.   Facts for Prelims: 1. About Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).   GS Paper  : 2   Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Wildlife Board …

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Bio fortified crops

Topics Covered: Biotechnology related issues. Bio fortified crops What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Madhuban Gajar- features and significance.  Context: Biofortified carrot variety developed by farmer scientist benefits local farmers. Details: The bio fortified crop- Madhuban Gajar was developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat. It contains high …

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