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विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. अमेरिका का ट्रिनिटी परीक्षण सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. प्रधानमंत्री स्ट्रीट वेंडर आत्मनिर्भर निधि (PM SVANidhi) 2. केरल पशु और पक्षी बलि निषेध अधिनियम 3. लोक प्रशासन में उत्कृष्टता हेतु प्रधानमंत्री पुरस्कार 2020 4. भारत में ‘मातृत्व मृत्यु अनुपात (MMR)’ में गिरावट सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. भागीरथी पर्यावरण संवेदनशील क्षेत्र …
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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone Context: The union environment ministry has approved the zonal master plan for the Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone notification that stretches from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi covering an area of 4179.59 sqkm. This move will help expedite the chaardhaam road project. What is there in the zonal master plan? The …
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. India registers a steep decline in maternal mortality ratio Context: Special bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2016-18 was recently released by the Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS). What is MMR? MMR is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births. The target …
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Topics Covered: Role of civil services in a democracy. PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 Context: Revamped PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration has been launched. Highlights: The Scheme has been revamped to recognize the performance of the District Collectors towards outcome indicators, economic development, peoples’ participation and redressal of public grievances. Nominations …
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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Kerala Animals and Birds Sacrifices Prohibition Act Context: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Kerala Animals and Bird Sacrifices Prohibition Act of 1968. What’s the issue? An appeal is …
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Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Context: Mobile App of PM SVANidhi launched to bring Microcredit facility for street vendors at their door steps. This App aims to provide user friendly digital interface …
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Topics Covered: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. US’ Trinity Test Context: On 16th July, exactly 75 years ago, scientists tested Gadget — the world’s first …
Nano coated filter by IIT- Madras: Indian Institute of Technology Madras Researchers have developed a nano-coated filter media for healthcare workers treating COVID-19 Patients. This filter has applications not only in healthcare but also has defence applications and other places where air filtration of submicron particles is required. This nano-coated filter media has been …
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., 1. Describe the origin and development of thunderstorms with examples. Evaluate India’s readiness …
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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. What is …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. 6. Assam, because of its geological position and as home to a large network of rivers, faces floods frequently. Critically analyse the role of floods in Kaziranga’s ecosystem. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 5. Recently India got elected as non- permanent member to UN Security Council. Explain the structure of UN Security council and the manner of elections to non- permanent seats. Also explain on the need of reforms in UNSC. (250 words) Reference: The Print
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. 4. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands has often been referred to as India’s ‘unsinkable aircraft carrier’ to the East. Discuss its strategic importance to India in enhancing the country’s geopolitical leverage in the Indian Ocean Region. (250 words). Reference: idsa.in
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Discuss the salient features and significance of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express
Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment. 2. “Atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) are a regular feature of the caste-based Indian society and distressingly, of late, they have begun increasing.” Why such atrocities take place despite having laws and institutions to prevent them? What solutions do you suggest to stop such incidents? Critically comment. …
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 1. Describe the origin and development of thunderstorms with examples. Evaluate India’s readiness to tackle the possible hazards caused by them. (250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times
