CURRENT AFFAIRS : Current Affairs in English 10th June 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi 10th June 2020 Current Affairs Quiz : Current Affairs Quiz 10th June 2020 Static Quiz : Economy Static Quiz 10th June 2020 Insights into Editorial Insights into Editorial: Step by step: On India-China LAC stand-off Secure …
विषय-सूची सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. दिल्ली सरकार द्वारा स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को सीमित करने का निर्णय 2. कृष्णा तथा गोदावरी नदियों के जल का उपयोग 3. क्यूएस वर्ल्ड यूनिवर्सिटी रैंकिंग 2021 4. कोरोनोवायरस को नष्ट करने हेतु खाद्य पदार्थों पर पराबैगनी किरणों का प्रयोग 5. अमेरिका में ‘पुलिस सुधार विधेयक’ सामान्य अध्ययन-IV 1. प्रवासी मजदूरों पर …
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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 2020. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please …
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JOIN Insights Prelims TEST SERIES and Mains (IPM) TEST SERIES – 2021 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’ – …
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. 1. “Atmanirbhar Bharat …
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Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers should not be prosecuted, says Supreme Court Context: The court passed the order on migrant workers after suo motu taking cognisance of the migrant workers’ exodus. Power of High Courts to take up such matters: High Courts, as constitutional courts, were well within their jurisdiction to take cognisance of violation …
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Democrats unveil police reform bill What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key provisions and significance of the bill, need for this bill. Context: Top US congressional Democrats have unveiled a bill- the Justice in Policing Act- to …
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Does using UV ray mechanism on food items kill the coronavirus? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Use of UV rays- significance and concerns associated. Context: Many sweet shop owners across India have started using the UV light mechanism to disinfect food items and killing the virus. How …
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Topics Covered: Issues related to education. 2021 QS World University rankings What to study? For Prelims: Ranking indicators, performance of global and Indian institutions. For Mains: Significance of these rankings, how can India improve rankings? Context: 17th edition of the QS World University rankings has been released. What is QS World University rankings? It is …
Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Krishna and Godavari water utilisation What to study? For Prelims: Origins of Krishna and Godavari rivers, tributaries and important projects. For Mains: Disputes- origins, attempts to resolve and the way ahead. Context: The Union government is going to take stock of water …
Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Delhi’s decision to limit health services What to study? For Prelims: SDMA- chairperson, powers and functions. For Mains: Orders by Delhi government, implications and why was it necessary to overrule them? Context: Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has issued two orders that …
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Context: India has firmly conveyed its demand to China for restoring the status quo as existed in April along the border during the senior military commander talks. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the talks were held in a “cordial and positive” atmosphere, and both sides will continue the military and diplomatic engagements to …
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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 : The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. How did Swami Vivekananda’s spiritualism contribute …
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Topic : Citizens’ Charter 7. The Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens’ Charter. (250 words) Reference: Previous year CSE mains 2018 , GS paper IV Why the question: The question is premised …
Topic : Empathy 6. Discuss the ideas of Empathy as suggested and practiced by Mahatma Gandhi also comment on its relevance in today’s times. (250 words ) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon publications Why the question: The question is straightforward and is about Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of empathy and its relevance in today’s …
Topic : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 5. Do you think the time is ripe for the government to invest heavily in R&D to develop the AYUSH system of medicine? Discuss. (250 words ) Reference: Financial Express Why the question: COVID-19 teaches the hard lessons …
Topic : Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 4. The country’s poor performance on the Environmental Performance Index highlights the urgent need to plug the gaps on the fronts of sanitation, drinking water, air quality and others. Critically analyse and suggest measures to address these concerns. (250 words) Reference: Financial Express Why the …
