Day: May 20, 2020

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[ UPDATE ] INSTACOURSES – 2021: Prelims, Mains and IPM Test Series – 2021 for UPSC Civil Services Examination – 2021

InstaCourses – 2021 which comprises of Prelims, Mains and Integrated Prelims cum mains (IPM) test series are intended to provide an UPSC IAS aspirant with a tight plan that helps one to stay consistent and disciplined in their IAS exam preparation. If used well, one can clear UPSC IAS – 2021 exam with confidence. These test series programs were preferred choices of thousands of IAS toppers across India.

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INSTACOURSES (IPM-2021): Features and Timetable of Integrated Prelims cum Mains (IPM) Test Series – 2021

FAQs Related to IPM-2021, Click Here Early bird offer – 10% discount (Limited Period till June 30) For old subscribers – 20% discount IPM 2021 Brochure(Click Here) https://youtu.be/jgIN_gVJx_s The IPM test series of InsightsIAS is disruptive methodology of Preparation towards Coveted Civil services Examination that guarantees success if wisely used from day one.  Abraham Lincoln is …

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INSTACOURSES-2021: Features and Timetable of InsightsIAS YEARLONG MAINS TEST SERIES for UPSC Civil Services MAINS Exam – 2021

Yearlong MAINS TEST SERIES The Yearlong MAINS test series is the MAINS component of IPM program of INSIGHTSIAS that guarantees leaps and bounds of your progress in MAINS answer writing skills. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as having said, “If I had five minutes to chop down a tree, I‘d spend the first three sharpening my axe.” No doubt that every serious aspirant …

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[ UPDATE ] INSTACOURSES-2021: Features and Timetable of InsightsIAS Prelims SUBJECT-WISE (Thematically Designed as per UPSC Syllabus of Prelims) – for UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021

UPSC Prelims Test Series offered by Insights IAS has been one primary and trustworthy source for thousands of toppers to clear one of the toughest phases of UPSC civil services examination. Prelims test series by Insights offers you unmatched quality of questions coupled with extensive practice tests and right guidance.

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DAY – 67 (InstaTest-67): Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2020: Topic – Economy, Previous year UPSC papers – 2009, August 2019 CA

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 …

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Insights into Editorial: Public sector assets must be monetised to fund physical, social infrastructure

  Context: A raging debate is underway in India and indeed in other emerging markets about what the appropriate fiscal response to COVID-19 should be. Monetary policy has moved swiftly and aggressively in many economies but questions remain on its incremental efficacy. Concerns abound that highly risk-averse financial systems will thwart the efficacy of lower …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 20 May 2020

Table of Contents: GS Paper 1: 1. Garbage-free star rating for the cities. 2. Hotter oceans spawn super cyclones. GS Paper 2: 1. Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme (VAP). GS Paper 3: 1. Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojana. 2. What is ‘Solar Minimum’ and why is it happening now? 3. Long-term monitoring of tigers, co-predators and prey …

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Long-term monitoring of tigers, co-predators and prey species in TATR

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Long-term monitoring of tigers, co-predators and prey species in TATR What to study? For Prelims: Tadoba Andhari tiger Reserve- location, significance and threats. For Mains: Need for Conservation of biodiversity, challenges and ways to address them. Context: A new prey and predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in …

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What is ‘Solar Minimum’ and why is it happening now?

Topics Covered: Awareness in space. What is ‘Solar Minimum’ and why is it happening now? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Meaning, features and reasons behind, relevance and implications. Context: The sun is said to have gone into a state called the ‘solar minimum’ and is about to enter the deepest period of ‘sunshine …

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Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojana

Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojana What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the scheme. For Mains: Significance of the scheme. Context: Rajiv …

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Hotter oceans spawn super cyclones

Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. Hotter oceans spawn super cyclones What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Tropical Cyclones- formation, factors responsible, why eastern coast is more vulnerable and related information. Context: Super cyclone Amphan that is barrelling towards West Bengal is the strongest storm to have …

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Garbage-free star rating for the cities

Topics Covered: developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Garbage-free star rating for the cities What to study? For Prelims: Rankings of various cities, methodology used for ranking. For Mains: Significance of the rankings, relevance, challenges ahead, ways to address them. Context: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has announced the results of garbage-free …

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[UPDATE] Regarding UPSC IAS Civil Services Prelims – 2020 Date: UPSC to Announce Date on June 5, 2020

Today UPSC has mentioned on its website that it will upload its Revised Programme of Examinations – 2020 (including date of civil services preliminary examination -2020) on 5th June 2020 – after assessing the covid situation. So the uncertainty continues. But you must continue your exam preparation. We will post you updated Insta 75 Days …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 20 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:  Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Discuss in detail the classification of tropical cyclones as suggested by IMD.(250 words) Reference:  Hindustan Times  Why …

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Today we find that in spite of various measures like prescribing codes of conduct, setting up vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media and strengthening of legal mechanisms, corrupt practices are not coming under control, Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications.

Topic:  Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 7. Today we find that in spite of various measures like …

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“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” bring out what the quote means to you in the present context.

Topic:  Quotation based 6.  “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” bring out what the quote means to you in the present context.(250 words) Reference:  quote based question Why this question: The question is based on a …

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