[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) July 30, 2020

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INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 31 July

विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. वास्तुकला की प्रतिहार शैली 2. विश्व मानव तस्करी निषेध दिवस   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. 10वीं अनुसूची के तहत राजनीतिक दलों का विलय 2. राष्ट्रमंडल मानवाधिकार पहल (CHRI)   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. PERSEVERANCE: नासा का मंगल मिशन 2. एरियल सीडिंग क्या है?   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. संविधान का …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 31 July 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 …

What is aerial seeding?

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. What is aerial seeding? Context: The Haryana Forest Department has started aerial seeding across the state on a pilot basis. This technique will allow plantation in sections of the Aravallis that are either difficult to access or inaccessible altogether. The pilot project will help determine the effectiveness of the technology …

Perseverance- NASA’s mission to Mars

Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Perseverance- NASA’s mission to Mars: Context: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched its Mars 2020 Perseverance rover aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. This is the third launch to Mars this month, following the UAE’s Hope and …

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI): A report on slavery was recently released by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and an international anti-slavery organisation Walk Free on the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Key findings: Commonwealth countries account for about 40% of …

Merger of political parties under 10th schedule

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Merger of political parties under 10th schedule: Context: The Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the speaker and secretary of the state legislative assembly and six MLAs, who contested elections on BSP tickets and then defected to the Congress. What’s …

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Topics Covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Celebrated on July 30. Designated by UN in 2013. This year’s theme focuses on first responders to human trafficking. Who are first responders? These are the people who …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 July 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: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1. Tipu Sultan was the fearless “Tiger …

“Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.” – Sir George Adrian Cadbury. Comment in the context of civil services in India.

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; 7. “Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.” – Sir George Adrian Cadbury. Comment in the context of civil services in India. (250 words) Directive word Comment- here …

As India celebrates its conservation success, policymakers and scientists will have to put their heads together to devise more creative solutions and find homes for the increasing number of tigers. Examine the need for a rethink of conservation policies in the wake of increasing man-tiger conflicts in India.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 6. As India celebrates its conservation success, policymakers and scientists will have to put their heads together to devise more creative solutions and find homes for the increasing number of tigers. Examine the need for a rethink of conservation policies in the wake of increasing man-tiger conflicts in India. …

India’s partnership with Bangladesh stands out as a role model in the region for good neighbourly relations and very few countries in the world share such close fraternal ties. Discuss the present areas of co-operation along with the associated concerns. Also explain where should the future focus lie?

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. 5. India’s partnership with Bangladesh stands out as a role model in the region for good neighbourly relations and very few countries in the world share such close fraternal ties. Discuss the present areas of co-operation along with the associated concerns. Also explain where should the future focus lie? …

India is rightly acclaimed to be the “pharmacy of the world”, with its huge private sector capacity for producing branded and unbranded generic drugs. However, India has seen the decline and near disappearance of public sector capacity for manufacture of drugs and vaccines. Why is healthy and robust public sector drug manufacturing important for India especially during the current pandemic? How can India boost this sector? Examine.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. India is rightly acclaimed to be the “pharmacy of the world”, with its huge private sector capacity for producing branded and unbranded generic drugs. However, India has seen the decline and near disappearance of public sector capacity for …

While the National Education Policy talks of social inequalities at length, its political and economic goals are diffused. Critically analyse.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. While the National Education Policy talks of social inequalities at length, its political and economic goals are diffused. Critically analyse. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express  Why this question: The National Education Policy 2020 announced …

Accountability is a sine qua non – an essential condition – to good democratic governance. However, the appointment of a CAG has always been treated in utmost secrecy since Independence. Critically Discuss.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. 2. Accountability is a sine qua non – an essential condition – to good democratic governance. However, the appointment of a CAG has always been treated in utmost secrecy since Independence. Critically Discuss. (250 words) …