TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 13th June 2020

  CURRENT AFFAIRS : Current Affairs in English 13th June 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi  13th June 2020   Current Affairs Quiz : Current Affairs Quiz  13th June 2020   Static Quiz : ART & CULTURE Static Quiz  13th June 2020   Insights into Editorial Insights into Editorial: Flattening the climate curve   RSTV: THE …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 13 June

विषय-सूची सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. NIRF रैंकिंग 2020 2. यूनिवर्सल बेसिक इनकम   सामान्य अध्ययन-III  1. सहकार मित्र योजना 2. प्रधानमंत्री कृषि सिचाई योजना 3. IFLOWS-मुंबई   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य  1. लोनार झील 2. विश्व बाल श्रम निषेध दिवस (World Day against Child Labour)    सामान्य अध्ययन-II   विषय: शिक्षा संबंधी विषय। NIRF रैंकिंग 2020 …

DAY -2 ( INSTA REVISION TEST)INSTA REVISION PLAN 2.0, 2020

  Post your INSTA Revision Test score as well as your answers for the below Mains Questions in the Comments section for review.   Static question: Shimla Agreement signed between India and Pakistan played a important role in making India as regional power in South Asia. Critically analyse. (250 words)   Ethics question : [A] …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 13 June 2020

InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their static …

IFLOWS-Mumbai

Topics Covered: Disaster and disaster management. IFLOWS-Mumbai What is it? It is an Integrated Flood Warning System and is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Mumbai is only the second city in the country after Chennai to get this system. How it works? The warning system …

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee 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. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Context: Annual allotment of Rs. 4000 crore made to State Governments under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee …

Sahakar Mitra scheme launched

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. Sahakar Mitra scheme launched Key facts about the scheme: It is an initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) It would also provide an opportunity to professionals …

Universal Basic Income

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Universal Basic Income Context: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has informed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that …

NIRF Ranking 2020 released

Topics Covered: Issues related to education. NIRF Ranking 2020 released What is NIRF? The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has been accepted by the MHRD and launched on 29th September 2015.  It is used for ranking institutions of higher education in different categories and domains of knowledge. Parameters used for ranking institutions: Teaching, Learning and Resources. …

Insights into Editorial: Flattening the climate curve

  Context: Green House Gases levels: Two interrelated curves began their upward trend two centuries ago with the advent of the industrial age. The first curve was the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (or, more generally, all greenhouse gases, GHGs) and the second was the average global temperature curve.  Recent instances consequences of rise in …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 13 June 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   1. ‘Puppetry throughout the ages has held an important place in traditional entertainment”. Discuss the various traditions of puppetry existing in India. (250 words) Reference: …