TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 23rd July 2020

  Current Affairs Quiz : Current Affairs in English Quiz  23rd July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi Quiz  23rd July 2020   Static Quiz : Geography Static Quiz in English  23rd July 2020 Static Quiz in Hindi   23rd July 2020   RTM (Revision Through McQs) RTM  22nd July 2020   SECURE SYNOPSIS SECURE SYNOPSIS 20th July SECURE SYNOPSIS 21st July   …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) July 22, 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 – 33 ( 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: Border management is a complex task due to porous borders with most countries of South Asia. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management. ( 250 words)   Ethics …

Insights into Editorial: What happened to India’s flood management plan?

  Introduction: As floods cause major damage to life and property every year, it is time the central and the state governments prepare a long-term plan that goes beyond piecemeal measures like building embankments and dredging to control floods. Also, there is a need for an integrated basin management plan that brings all the river-basin …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 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. What the salient features of …

What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold constitutional morality?

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. 7. What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (250 words) Reference: legalserviceindia.com Key demand of the question. The question wants us to write in detail …

Write a short note on the working principle of the Pressurised Heavy water reactors. What is meant by the term “Achieving Criticality”? Discuss its importance for India’s nuclear energy program.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6. Write a short note on the working principle of the Pressurised Heavy water reactors. What is meant by the term “Achieving Criticality”? Discuss its importance for India’s nuclear energy program. (250 words). Reference: Indian Express  Why this question: The third unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power …

India needs to have its moment of environment racism as Tribal groups and many other vulnerable sections of the society have been facing the brunt mostly. Comment.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. India needs to have its moment of environment racism as Tribal groups and many other vulnerable sections of the society have been facing the brunt mostly. Comment. (250 words) Reference: Down to Earth Why this question: Debates and discussions on racism splashed on social media and …

Tribunals must not be seen as an extension of the executive. Safeguarding the autonomy of tribunals is imperative to strengthen their ability to reduce the burden on the regular judiciary. Analyse.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 4. Tribunals must not be seen as an extension of the executive. Safeguarding the autonomy of tribunals is imperative to strengthen their ability to reduce the burden on …

The “Constitutional sin” of defection and party-hopping needs to be rooted out by root surgery. Examine.

Topic: Parliament and State legislatures— structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3. The “Constitutional sin” of defection and party-hopping needs to be rooted out by root surgery. Examine. (250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times , Indian Express  Why the question: The article talks about the misuse of anti-defection law.  …

Floods have become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities, with an increasing impact on life and property. Analyze.

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 2. Floods have become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities, with an increasing impact on life and property. Analyze. (250 words) Reference: Down to Earth  Why this question: The recent heavy rain and subsequent waterlogging in several parts of Delhi has put the spotlight on urban floods — …

What the salient features of Madhubani (Mithila) Paintings. Why do you think India’s art industry has not flourished as it has flourished in the West and China? Examine.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. What the salient features of Madhubani (Mithila) Paintings. Why do you think India’s art industry has not flourished as it has flourished in the West and China? Examine. (250 words) Reference: culturalindia.net ,The Hindu Why …