INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 1 May 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS
Day: May 2, 2020
Insights into Editorial: Needed: a pandemic patent pool
Context: Every April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. This year, it was not a day for celebration, but one for reflection and dedication. It provided us an opportunity to reflect upon the role of intellectual property (IP) in the ongoing health crisis and dedicate IP to finding a solution. Should pandemics such as …
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DAY – 49 (InstaTest-49): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – Geography, Subject-wise test 17, Textbook based test 13 & 14, September, October & November 2019 CA Revision
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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 2 May 2020
Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. One Nation-One Ration Card scheme. 2. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). GS Paper 3: 1. Research & Development (R&D) Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 report. 2. China’s central bank digital currency. 3. Global Energy Review 2020. Facts for Prelims: 1. GI tag for Kashmir Saffron. 2. KISAN SABHA APP. …
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Global Energy Review 2020
Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Global Energy Review 2020 What to study? For Prelims: Key findings. For Mains: Concerns and challenges expressed, ways to address them. Context: International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Global Energy Review 2020 report. Key findings: Global energy demand is projected to fall six per cent in 2020. This will be steepest …
China’s central bank digital currency
Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. China’s central bank digital currency What to study? For Prelims: What is the currency called? Where is it being introduced? For Mains: Significance and concerns associated. Context: China, which seeks to be the first major …
Research & Development (R&D) Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 report
Topics Covered: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Research & Development (R&D) Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 report What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key findings, performance of India and significance of these findings. Context: R&D Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 is based on the national S&T survey …
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Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)
Topics covered: Issues related to health. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) What to study? For prelims and mains: AES- causes, symptoms, effects and prevention, how is it related to Li hi fruits? Context: Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) has fanned fear among the villagers and health officials of Bihar’s Muzaffarpur and neighbouring districts amid the novel coronavirus …
One Nation-One Ration Card scheme
Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. One Nation-One Ration Card scheme What to study? For prelims: key features of the proposed scheme, PDS. For mains: Need for, significance of the scheme and challenges in its implementation. Context: Five more States join …
QUIZ – 2020: INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ, 2 May 2020 – Geography
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QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 2 May 2020
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 …
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Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 29 April 2020
NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. Topic: salient aspects …
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 27 April 2020
NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. Topic: Government policies …
[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 2 May 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 1. Yet the fulcrum for Indian National movement was in Bengal and regions around it, the contributions from other parts of India really made it …
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Write a short note on Durkheim’s materialistic explanation of religion.
7. Write a short note on Durkheim’s materialistic explanation of religion. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications
Many people perceive only the two pillars of sustainability; environmental protection and economic development. Why do you think people often fail to recognise the role of justice and social equity? Discuss.
6. Many people perceive only the two pillars of sustainability; environmental protection and economic development. Why do you think people often fail to recognise the role of justice and social equity? Discuss. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications
Discuss the importance of protection of basic civil rights amidst the present lockdown scenario and also comment upon the need for a comprehensive law on epidemics in post Covid-19 situation.
5. Discuss the importance of protection of basic civil rights amidst the present lockdown scenario and also comment upon the need for a comprehensive law on epidemics in post Covid-19 situation.(250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times
Covid-19 responses show need to revisit India’s drone policy, do you think our drone policy is in tune with the emerging scenario? Give your opinion with suitable justifications.
4. Covid-19 responses show need to revisit India’s drone policy, do you think our drone policy is in tune with the emerging scenario? Give your opinion with suitable justifications. (250 words) References: Economic Times
The changing geopolitical situation in Afghanistan holds significant implications for India in terms of economy, security and geostrategy. In this context propose the future course of action for India to regain its position in Afghanistan.
3. The changing geopolitical situation in Afghanistan holds significant implications for India in terms of economy, security and geostrategy. In this context propose the future course of action for India to regain its position in Afghanistan.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu
What are the key problems faced by migrant workers? Critically analyze measures taken by government for solving these problems.
2. What are the key problems faced by migrant workers? Critically analyze measures taken by government for solving these problems.(250 words) Reference: Live Mint , The Hindu
