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’ …
विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. वैश्विक जनसंख्या प्रवृत्तियों पर एक अध्ययन सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. सक्रिय औषधीय सामग्री (API) पर रिपोर्ट 2. शिशु निमोनिया के निवारण हेतु पहले स्वदेश निर्मित टीके को स्वीकृति 3. भारत ऊर्जा मॉडल फोरम 4. एशियाई विकास बैंक (ADB) सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. संयुक्त अरब अमीरात का पहला मंगल मिशन …
Post your INSTA Revision Test score as well as your answers for the below Mains Questions in the Comments section for review. Static question: What do you understand by Asian Century? Discuss the opportunities for India amidst the growing significance of Asia. ( 250 words) Ethics question : CSM 2014, Q13 : Rameshwar …
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Introduction: As many as 7-8 lakh Indians could be forced out of Kuwait if a new bill on expats is enacted into law. The legal and legislative committee of Kuwait’s National Assembly has approved the draft expat quota bill, according to which Indians should not exceed 15 percent of the population. The bill will …
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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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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Dolphin number dips in Chambal river Madhya Pradesh forest department has released the latest Dolphin census report. Key findings: There are just 68 dolphins left in 435-kilometre-long Chambal river sanctuary which passes through three states (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan). Dolphins’ number in Chambal river has been reduced by …
Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Hope: UAE’s first mission to Mars The launch of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first mission to Mars is scheduled for July 16 launch. It will take off from its launch site, Tanegashima Space Center, in Japan. Why July launch matters? The spacecraft must blast off from the Earth during …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa as its vice-president (V-P) for private sector operations and public-private partnerships. About ADB: It is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. headquartered — Manila, Philippines. official United …
India Energy Modeling Forum In the recent joint working group meeting of the Sustainable Growth Pillar, an India Energy Modeling Forum was launched. Composition: The forum would include knowledge partners, data agencies and concerned government ministries. NITI Aayog will initially coordinate the activities of the forum and finalizing its governing structure. Background: Sustainable Growth Pillar …
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the first fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine for pneumonia- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine. It has been developed by the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd, This vaccine is used for active immunisation against invasive …
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Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Report on ‘Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients The report titled ‘Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients- Status, Issues, Technology Readiness, and Challenges’ was brought out recently by Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous organization under the Department of Science & Technology. Major …
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Topics Covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. A study on world population trends A study was conducted by researchers at University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). It analysed population trends in 195 countries. It used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study …
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: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had …
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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7. Discuss the …
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Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 6. The COVID-19 pandemic could be the “perfect storm” for reinforcing stereotypes about certain vulnerable sections. Analyze. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu , apa.org Why this question: History has shown that epidemics and pandemics tend …
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security. 5. What do you understand by “coordinated social engineering attack”? Examine the threats posed by such attacks and to what extent is India ready in facing such cybersecurity challenges. (250 words) Reference: …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 4. The contribution of a melting ice sheets covering West Antarctica and Greenland leading to sea-level rise be significant and challenging to entire globe and humanity. Discuss. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: Scientists have warned that oceans are likely to rise as much …
