TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 29th July 2020

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[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) July 28, 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 …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 29 July

विषय – सूची:  सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. रूस-भारत-चीन समूह (RIC)   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. वर्तमान दिवालियापन व्यवस्था में ‘प्री-पैक’ क्या हैं? 2. यमुना के जल में अमोनिया का उच्च स्तर 3. ग्रीन-एजी परियोजना 4. वैश्विक बाघ दिवस   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. एस्ट्रोजन परियोजना 2. नागार्जुनसागर श्रीशैलम टाइगर रिजर्व (NSTR) 3. चीनी ऐप्स पर प्रतिबंध …

Insights into Editorial: A motorcycle and the art of court management

    Context: Supreme Court chose to take umbrage to the tweets “brought the administration of justice in disrepute and are capable of undermining the dignity and authority of the institution and the office of the Chief Justice of India in particular”. Its response to these tweets was to initiate suo motu proceedings for criminal …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 29 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 …

Global Tiger Day:

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Global Tiger Day: Observed on 29 July. It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. On this occasion, the Union Environment Ministry has released an updated report on India’s Tiger Survey from 2018. Highlights: Country’s tiger population: 2,967 — unchanged from the government’s estimate last year India has nearly 70% …

Green – Ag Project:

Topics Covered: acceptable maximum limit of ammonia in drinking water. Green – Ag Project: Context: The Union government on July 28, 2020, launched the Green-Ag Project in Mizoram, to reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Mizoram is one of the five states where the project will be implemented. Other states include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha …

High levels of ammonia in Yamuna water:

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. High levels of ammonia in Yamuna water: Context: High levels of ammonia (3 ppm) were recently detected in the Yamuna river.  Because of this, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) had to reduce water production capacityby 25 per cent. What is the acceptable limit? The acceptable maximum limit …

What are pre-packs under the present insolvency regime?

Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. What are pre-packs under the present insolvency regime? Context: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has set up a committee to look into the possibility of including what are called “pre-packs” under the current insolvency regime to …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- H-1B VISAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

 Introduction: U.S. President Donald Trump suspended the entry into the United States of certain foreign workers on Monday, a move the White House said would help the coronavirus-battered economy, but which business groups strongly oppose. Trump issued a presidential proclamation that temporarily blocks foreign workers entering on H-1B visas for skilled employees, and L …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 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: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1. The encounter of tradition with modernization created certain cultural contradictions, adaptations and in some cases …

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Analyse the statement with focus on value of compassion.

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; 7. “If you want others to be …

While mangrove forests play a major role with more valuable ecological services, scientific management of the same is the need of the hour not only for the wellbeing of the mankind but also for coastal biodiversity. Discuss.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 6. While mangrove forests play a major role with more valuable ecological services, scientific management of the same is the need of the hour not only for the wellbeing of the mankind but also for coastal biodiversity. Discuss. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu , downtoearth.org.in Why this question? From an extent …

The importance attached to the Rafales and attempts to fast-track the subsequent batches is a reminder of the slowness of India’s procurement system and the question marks over its indigenisation drive. Critically analyse.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 5. The importance attached to the Rafales and attempts to fast-track the subsequent batches is a reminder of the slowness of India’s procurement system and the question marks over its indigenisation drive. Critically analyse. (250 words). Reference: Hindustan Times  Why this question India is the world’s largest …

The pandemic’s economic havoc has thrown up multiple challenges to fiscal federalism in India. Discuss. Provide measures to overcome the same.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. The pandemic’s economic havoc has thrown up multiple challenges to fiscal federalism in India. Discuss. Provide measures to overcome the same. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu , The Hindu Why this question: With GST collections set to shrink, the …