INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 15 May 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS
Day: May 16, 2020
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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When does a disease become endemic?
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. When does a disease become endemic? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Definition, concerns and ways to address them. Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that like HIV, the novel coronavirus could become endemic and “may never go away”, and urged for a “massive effort” to …
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 …
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QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 16 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 – 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 …
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“Leadership is not domination, but the art of persuading people to work toward a common Goal”, Comment.
7. “Leadership is not domination, but the art of persuading people to work toward a common Goal”, Comment. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications
Tolerance is treated as one of the key principles of democratic rule; discuss its importance and relevance to public administration.
6. Tolerance is treated as one of the key principles of democratic rule; discuss its importance and relevance to public administration. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications
Discuss the possible role that MGNREGA and other policy initiatives could play to help revive the economy in such times of crisis.
5. Discuss the possible role that MGNREGA and other policy initiatives could play to help revive the economy in such times of crisis. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu
To surmount slowdown, Indian economy needs a significant policy response with steps to spur demand. Discuss.
4. To surmount slowdown, Indian economy needs a significant policy response with steps to spur demand. Discuss.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu
Critically examine the fiscal power of states amidst situations like the corona pandemic where resources needed to fight should be raised locally and not be dependent on centre.
3. Critically examine the fiscal power of states amidst situations like the corona pandemic where resources needed to fight should be raised locally and not be dependent on centre.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu
“Labour laws are civilizational goals and cannot be trumped on the excuse of a pandemic”, Do you agree? Critically analyse.
2. “Labour laws are civilizational goals and cannot be trumped on the excuse of a pandemic”, Do you agree? Critically analyse. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu
Elaborate upon “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme. Discuss the benefits emanating from the scheme and bring out the associated challenges.
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 Express
Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 11 May 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: The Freedom …
