[VIDEO] Short Motivational message and First Video message for UPSC Aspirants by Vinay Kumar G B (Founder, InsightsIAS)

We hope to find you always in good health and spirits so that you can focus on exam preparation and worry about nothing else. The following video is an effort towards boosting your morale and hopefully it does its job. Always remember why you want to be in civil services and never ever give up …

One Month of I-CAN : Insta Current Affairs and News Analysis Initiative is Considered as Game changer by Serious UPSC IAS Aspirants. Read why.

Click Here to go through all I-CAN Videos If you are on YouTube and have subscribed to InsightsIAS channel, you might have probably watched one of the videos under our new initiative I-CAN (Insta Current Affairs and News Analysis). This video series – conceptualised, prepared and taught by Kruthika ma’am, who has given UPSC interviews …

[PDF] Insights InstaTest 41 to 44 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan – 2020

 Please find the PDF files of InstaTests 41 to 44 which are part of ongoing Insta 75 Days Revision Plan. We have created separate files for Questions and Solutions of General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT. These files are meant for easy revision of InstaTests. Please revise these ONLY after giving daily InstaTests HERE.  Just giving …

DAY – 54 (InstaTest-54): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – Ancient & Medieval, Subject-wise test 1 & 14, Textbook based test 19 & 20, December 2019 & January 2020 CA Revision

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 …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) May 07, 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 …

Impact of energy efficiency measures for the year 2018-19

Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Impact of energy efficiency measures for the year 2018-19 What to study? For Prelims: Key findings, about BEE. For Mains: Need for energy efficiency, ways to achieve it. Context: Recently the Ministry of Power and New & Renewable Energy released a report on the “Impact of energy efficiency measures for the …

ICUBE report

Topics Covered: Awareness in IT. ICUBE report What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key findings and significance of these findings, potential ahead. Context: Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company released its ICUBE 2019 report on digital adoption and usage trends in India. The annual tracking study; considered to be the currency for digital adoption …

Currency Change in Iran

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Currency Change in Iran What to study? For Prelims: Name of the currency and the reasons for latest changes. For Mains: Need for and significance of these changes, implications. Context: Iran’s currency is set to be re-named and …

Co-Op banks come under Sarfaesi Act: Supreme Court

Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Co-Op banks come under Sarfaesi Act: Supreme Court What to study? For Prelims: Key provisions of Sarfaesi Act, about Co- op banks. For Mains: Relevance of Sarfaesi act for cooperative banks, need for and significance. Context: The Supreme Court has held that …

Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Tagore- early life, important works and contributions to India’s freedom struggle. Context: National Gallery of Modern Art will organise the Virtual Tour titled “Gurudev – …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT

Introduction: Global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5bn tonnes this year, a reduction of 5%, as the coronavirus pandemic triggers the biggest drop in demand for fossil fuels on record. The unprecedented restrictions on travel, work and industry due to the coronavirus has ensured several days with good …

Insights into Editorial: We have a narrow window to enact fiscal relief measures

Introduction: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage economies across the world, policymakers are desperately seeking effective ways to mitigate its economic effects. The immediate future appears dire for large emerging markets including India, which recently saw its growth forecast for 2020 slashed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to 1.9% from the previously estimated …

VISAKHAPATNAM (Vizag) GAS TRAGEDY – Where are we heading?

Styrene gas from the LG Polymer plant has leaked and spread over a radius of about three kilometres (covering around 5 villages) near Visakhapatnam severely affecting more than 5000 people. Even domestic animals have become victims.  It’s disturbing to see ultimately  how poor and rural people have to pay the price. This post is just …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 7 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   Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Why were the teachings of …

Buddha’s teachings have never been more relevant than in the current times for a world looking for peace, harmony and sustainability. Comment.

Topic:. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7.  Buddha’s teachings have never been more relevant than in the current times for a world looking for peace, harmony and sustainability. Comment. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express  Why …