Day: June 30, 2020

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INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 30 June

विषय-सूची सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. ज़ीलैंडिया (Zealandia)   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. विश्व बैंक की STARS परियोजना 2. फिलिस्तीन के अस्तित्व पर खतरा   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. सूक्ष्म खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्यमों को औपचारिक रूप देने की योजना (FME) 2. 59 मोबाइल ऐप्स पर प्रतिबंध 3. नागालैंड में कानून और व्यवस्था पर चिंता   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 30 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 …

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Legitimate concern: on law and order in Nagaland

  Topics Covered: Internal security related issues Legitimate concern: on law and order in Nagaland   Context: With the legitimacy of the Constitutionally-elected state government’s being “challenged on a day-to-day basis by the armed gangs who question the sovereignty and integrity of the nation”, Nagaland Governor has told the chief minister that he “could no …

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59 Chinese Apps Banned

  Topics Covered: Internal security related issues 59 Chinese Apps Banned   Indian government has put a ban on 59 apps including TikTok and WeChat. This marks the largest sweep against the Chinese technology companies.   Why the Govt decided to ban 59 Chinese apps? These measures have been undertaken since there is credible information …

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Scheme for formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (FME)

  Topics Covered:  Food processing Scheme for formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (FME)   Context: The government has launched the scheme- Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM FME). The scheme will be implemented for five years until 2024-25.   About the scheme: The Union Cabinet, last month, had given its approval to this scheme. It is …

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In 24 hours, Palestine faces an existential threat

  Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. In 24 hours, Palestine faces an existential threat   Context: On June 24, the UN Secretary General António Guterres told a virtual meeting of the United Nations Security Council that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is at a “watershed …

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World Bank’s STARS project

  Topics Covered: Issues related to education. World Bank’s STARS project   What is it? STARS stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS). It is a project to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. Six states are- Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. Some 250 million students (between …

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Zealandia

  Topics Covered: Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features. Zealandia Researchers from GNS Science in New Zealand have announced that they mapped the shape and size of the Zealandia continent in unprecedented detail.   Background: Scientists confirmed the existence of an eighth continent, called Zealandia, under New Zealand and the surrounding ocean in 2017. …

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[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) June 29, 2020

  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’ …

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Insights into Editorial: Drug abuse amidst pandemic

    Context: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26 every year to make people, especially the youths, aware about the harmful effects of drugs and highlight the dangers of drug abuse. The first International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed in 1989. This year, the world will devote …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 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   Topic : Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and …

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What do you understand by global ethics in modern-day world? Focus upon the role that global ethics can play in attaining universally accepted goals.

  Topic : Ethical issues in International Relations 7. What do you understand by global ethics in modern-day world? Focus upon the role that global ethics can play in attaining universally accepted goals. (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Why the question: The question is based on the concept of global ethics and its …

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Given the future of technology under Industrial Revolution 4.0, India requires a strong cybersecurity framework based on the 4D principles – Deter, Detect, Destroy and Document so that it can overthrow any cyber challenge. Comment.

  Topic : Basics of Cyber Security 6. Given the future of technology under Industrial Revolution 4.0, India requires a strong Cyber Security framework based on the 4D principles – Deter, Detect, Destroy and Document so that it can overthrow any cyber challenge. Comment.   (250 words) Reference:  Financial Express Why the question: Recently, the …

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“Establishing a global solar grid is a novel idea, especially in context of climate change. However, underlying issues in its implementation needs to be addressed first”. Give your opinion in this context.

  Topic : Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. “Establishing a global solar grid is a novel idea, especially in context of climate change. However, underlying issues in its implementation needs to be addressed first”. Give your opinion in this context. (250 words) Reference: Financial Express Why the question: In recent years, India …

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