TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 11th July 2020

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INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 11 July

विषय – सूची:  सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. राजकोषीय परिषद की आवश्यकता 2. श्रम मंत्रालय द्वारा न्यूनतम मजदूरी पर मसौदा अधिसूचना 3. राजस्थान के शिक्षा दिशा-निर्देशों से असंतुष्ट NCPCR 4. उइगरों पर दमनकारी कार्रवाई करने पर चीन व अमेरिका के मध्य विवाद   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य: 1. हागिया सोफिया (Hagia Sophia) 2. असीम पोर्टल (ASEEM portal) …

Insights into Editorial: Why building economic bridges in the neighbourhood matters

  Introduction: Despite geographical proximity and the existence of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), South Asia is one of the least economically integrated regions in the world. Owing to protectionist policies, high logistics cost, lack of political will and a broader trust deficit, intra-regional trade in South Asia remains well below its potential …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 11 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 …

China, US in new spat over Uighur crackdown

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. China, US in new spat over Uighur crackdown Context: China has said it will impose tit-for-tat measures after the United States slapped sanctions on Chinese officials for their involvement in a crackdown on Muslim minorities, raising tensions between the superpowers. What’s …

Rajasthan’s education guidelines irk NCPCR

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Rajasthan’s education guidelines irk NCPCR Context: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has pulled up the Rajasthan government for its new guidelines on elementary education.  What’s the issue? NCPCR said the new guidelines “violate” the Right to Education Act of 2009 and deny children from …

Labour Ministry notifies draft on minimum wages

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. Labour Ministry notifies draft on minimum wages The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has published the draft rules framed …

Do we need a fiscal council?

What is a fiscal council? Fiscal councils are independent public institutions aimed at strengthening commitments to sustainable public finances through various functions, including public assessments of fiscal plans and performance, and the evaluation or provision of macroeconomic and budgetary forecasts. Fiscal councils are now part of the institutional fiscal apparatus of over 50 countries, including …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 11 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   1. Discuss the Orientalist-Anglicist controversy during the 19th century and its fallout.(250 words) Reference: Modern Indian history by Bipin Chandra   2. Account for the …

You are aspiring to become an IAS officer and you have cleared various stages and now you have been selected for the personal interview. On the day of the Interview, on the way to the venue you saw an accident where a mother and child who happen to be your relatives were badly injured. They needed immediate help. What would you have done in such a situation? Justify your action.

7. You are aspiring to become an IAS officer and you have cleared various stages and now you have been selected for the personal interview. On the day of the Interview, on the way to the venue you saw an accident where a mother and child who happen to be your relatives were badly injured. They needed immediate …