Month: April 2020

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The report on Trends in World Military Expenditure

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. The report on Trends in World Military Expenditure What to study? For Prelims: Key findings of the report. For Mains: Need for military spending, concerns associated. Context: The report on Trends in World Military Expenditure was recently released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute …

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Who are Chakmas and Hajongs?

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Who are Chakmas and Hajongs? What to study? For Prelims: Who are they? Where do they live? For Mains: …

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Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) What to study? For Prelims: CVC- eligibility, appointment and removal. For Mains: Corruption- issues, challenges and ways to prevent.  Context: Sanjay Kothari appointed as Central Vigilance Commissioner by President. About CVC: It is the apex vigilance institution created via executive resolution (based on the …

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Ozone Hole

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. Ozone Hole What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Ozone layer and hole- factors responsible, effects and …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 28 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 – 1   Topic:  The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1. Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? analyse …

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Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary in the present job, she wanted to accept the PMRD Fellowship and work for it. She will be posted in a faraway state from her present location. The district where she will be posted is a sensitive region severely affected by Naxal problem. Few days ago, few civil servants and policemen were killed by Naxals in an ambush. Aparna’s parents do not want her to leave the present job. She thinks that this fellowship would equip her with skills needed to work as an IAS officer in case she gets selected in future.  If you are in Aparna’s place, what decision will you take? Give reasons.

Topic:  Case Study 7.  Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary …

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What is direct monetization of deficit? Do you think it could be a comprehensive solution for the government to prevent the looming financial crisis? Critically examine.

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. What is direct monetization of deficit? Do you think it could be a comprehensive solution for the government to prevent the looming financial crisis? Critically examine.(250 words) Reference:  Indian Express  Why this question: The article highlights that with the …

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An efficient and equitable intellectual property system can help India to realize intellectual property’s potential as a catalyst for economic development and social & cultural well-being. Discuss.

Topic:  issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5. An efficient and equitable intellectual property system can help India to realize intellectual property’s potential as a catalyst for economic development and social & cultural well-being. Discuss. (250 words) Reference:    Business Standard  Why this question: The question is premised on the importance and relevance of efficient and …

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Examine India’s stand with respect to the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).

Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4. Examine India’s stand with respect to the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).(250 words) Reference:   The Hindu  Why this question: …

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Discuss the contributions of Sevottam model in improving the quality of public service delivery in the country.

Topic:  Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3.Discuss the contributions of Sevottam model in improving the quality of public service delivery in the country. (250 words) Reference:  darpg.gov.in  Why this question: The question is straightforward from the …

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Discuss the shortcomings of citizen’s charter in India and suggest reforms to make it more effective.

Topic:  Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 2. Discuss the shortcomings of citizen’s charter in India and suggest reforms to make it more effective.(250 words) Reference:  Governance by Lakshmikant Why this question: The question is straightforward from …

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Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? analyse the aftermath of the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre.

Topic:  The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1. Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? analyse the aftermath of the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre.(250 words) Reference:  Indian Express  Why this question: Its 90 years for Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre. The massacre was perpetrated by British …

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[PDF] Insights InstaTest CSAT 31 to 40: Insta 75 Days Revision Plan – 2020

Please find the PDF files of InstaTests  [CSAT ] 31 to 40 which are part of ongoing Insta 75 Days Revision Plan. These files are meant for easy revision of InstaTests. Please revise these ONLY after giving daily InstaTests HERE.  Just giving these tests directly will give you knowledge, but solving these by following Insta 75 …

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QUIZ – 2020: INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ, 27 April 2020 – Economy

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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Hydrogen Fuel

Topics Covered:  Infrastructure- energy. Hydrogen Fuel What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Hydrogen as Fuel- properties, significance, disadvantages and potential. Context: NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power producer and a central PSU under Ministry of Power, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses and an equal …

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South China Sea dispute

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. South China Sea dispute What to study? For Prelims: What is the dispute all about, countries involved. For Mains: Concerns of various countries involved in the dispute, ways to address them. Context: In the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic, China has …

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