DAY – 63 (InstaTest-63): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – Indian Polity, Previous year UPSC papers – 2005, May (1 -15) 2020 CA

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 16 May 2020

Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. When does a disease become endemic? 2. Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). 3. World Bank pledges $1 bn to boost India’s social safety net.   GS Paper 3: 1. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. 2. Eventbot.   Facts for Prelims: 1. Quinine Nongladew. 2. Non Convertible Debentures. 3. International Press …

Eventbot

Topics Covered: Cyber security. Eventbot Context: The Computer Emergency Response of Team (CERT) of India has issued warning against a new malware called “EventBot”. Key facts: The malware steals personal financial information from Android phone users. The Eventbolt is a Trojan. It cheats victims secretly attacking computer or phone operating system. It targets money-transfer services, …

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan What to study? For Prelims: Overview of measures announced as part of Self Reliant India mission, other measures announced during the lockdown period. For Mains: Need for and significance of these measures. Context: Third tranche of …

World Bank pledges $1 bn to boost India’s social safety net

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. World Bank pledges $1 bn to boost India’s social safety net What to study? For Prelims: About WB group. For Mains: Significance and the need for this funding. Context: World Bank has approved 1 billion USD aid to India to accelerate “India’s COVID-19 Special …

Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key features and significance of the scheme. Context: To give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, the government has approved the …

Insights into Editorial: Reaffirm cooperative federalism

    Introduction: Many exigencies have tested the foundations of our federal democracy, but none as harshly as this pandemic. And when India’s success in defeating COVID-19 actively rests upon Centre-State collaboration, it is indeed its commitment to federalism that is under the most strain. Federalism traditionally signifies the independence of the Union and State …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 16 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 – 2   1. Elaborate upon “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme. Discuss the benefits emanating from the scheme and bring out the associated challenges.(250 words) Reference: Indian …