TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 17th July 2020

  CURRENT AFFAIRS : Current Affairs in English 17th July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi  17th July 2020   Current Affairs Quiz : Current Affairs in English Quiz  17th July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi Quiz  17th July 2020   Static Quiz : Art and Culture  Static Quiz in English  17th July 2020 Static Quiz …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 17 July

विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-II  1. अध्यक्ष/सभापति के निर्णय से पूर्व न्यायिक समीक्षा 2. शिक्षकों एवं विद्यालय प्रमुखों की समग्र उन्नति के लिए एक राष्ट्रीय पहल- निष्ठा 3. संयुक्त राष्ट्र आर्थिक और सामाजिक परिषद (ECOSOC)   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. राष्ट्रीय बायोफार्मा मिशन (NBM) 2. मानव वृद्धि हार्मोन (hGH) 3. गैर-वैयक्तिक डेटा (Non- Personal Data)   …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) July 16, 2020

  JOIN Insta Classes 2021 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 …

DAY – 29 ( 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: “If the UN still shies away from reforming the Security Council, the possibility of the institution being sidelined by emerging powers cannot be ruled out”. Comment  ( 250 words)   …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 17 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 Non- Personal Data?

Topics Covered: Cyber security related issues. What is Non- Personal Data? Committee of Experts on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework has released a draft. This government committee (formed in 2019) headed by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be harnessed by various domestic companies and entities.  What …

Human Growth Hormone

Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Human Growth Hormone Context: In a first-of-its-kind case, a 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist and reigning national champion weightlifter- Pradeep Singh has tested positive for Human Growth Hormone (HGH). He has been handed a provisional …

National Biopharma Mission (NBM)

Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. National Biopharma Mission (NBM) Context: BIRAC has announced that ZyCoV-D, the plasmid DNA vaccine designed and developed by Zydus and partially funded by the Department of Biotechnology …

UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Context: Prime Minister to address High-Level Segment of ECOSOC. The annual High-level Segment convenes a diverse group of high-level representatives from the Government, the private sector, civil society and academia. Theme: “Multilateralism after COVID19: What kind of UN do …

NISHTHA– National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement

Topics Covered: Issues related to education. NISHTHA– National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement Context: Union HRD Minister launched the first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra Pradesh. These resource persons will help in the mentoring of teachers of Andhra Pradesh, who will take online NISHTHA training on DIKSHA later on. …

Judicial review can’t be available prior to Speaker’s decision

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Judicial review can’t be available prior to Speaker’s decision Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi has served notices to 19 Congress MLAs including Sachin Pilot asking them why they cannot be disqualified. The MLAs have time until July 17 to reply. The Congress …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 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: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Literary account of foreigners proved …

In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as well as some senior police officers are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point of time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis.

Topic: Case studies. In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as …

Explain the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Do you think training can change attitude of people towards weaker sections of the society? Discuss.

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 6. Explain the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Do you think training can change attitude of people towards weaker sections of the society? Discuss. (250 words). Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: …

With the rate of zoonotic on the rise, it will prove to be a big health risk going forward and India must gear itself to deal with this challenge. In this light, Examine the link between zoonotic diseases and right diet.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5. With the rate of zoonotic on the rise, it will prove to be a big health risk going forward and India must gear itself to deal with this challenge. In this light, Examine the link between zoonotic diseases and right diet. …

Universities should be a place for ‘creativity’, ‘out of the box thinking’ and ‘ideological disruptions’. Comment in the light of existing higher education scenario in India.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Universities should be a place for ‘creativity’, ‘out of the box thinking’ and ‘ideological disruptions’. Comment in the light of …

The recognition by Supreme Court to equate physical or mental disability with the social disability and experience of untouchability suffered by marginalised sections for centuries, although raises a question, is a laudable one. Critically analyze.

Topic: 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. 3. The recognition by Supreme Court to equate physical or mental disability with the social disability and experience of untouchability …