TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 30th July 2020

  CURRENT AFFAIRS : Current Affairs in English 30th July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi  30th July 2020   Current Affairs Quiz : Current Affairs in English Quiz  30th July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi Quiz  30th July 2020   Static Quiz : Economy Static Quiz in English  30th July 2020 Static Quiz in Hindi   30th July 2020   RTM (Revision …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 30 July

विषय- सूची सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. नई राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2. अयोध्या में मस्जिद बनाने हेतु ट्रस्ट का गठन 3. एंटीबायोटिक प्रतिरोध 4. नागरिक एवं राजनीतिक अधिकारों पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय अभिसमय (ICCPR)   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. इंटरनेशनल थर्मोन्यूक्लियर एक्सपेरिमेंटल रिएक्टर (ITER) 2. तुर्की में नए सोशल मीडिया कानून को मंजूरी   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. ऑस्ट्रेलियाई …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) July 29, 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 – 39 ( 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: Farmers’ protests have been increasing consistently in the last two years and their distress over low farm prices, poor logistics. In this context, discuss the issues in agricultural marketing and …

Insights into Editorial: In reverse gear: on draft EIA notification

  Background for the present Environment Impact Assessment (EIA): A signatory to the Stockholm Declaration (1972) on Environment, India enacted laws to control water (1974) and air (1981) pollution soon after. But it was only after the Bhopal gas leak disaster in 1984 that the country legislated an umbrella Act for environmental protection in 1986. …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 30 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 …

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)

Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER): Context: The truly massive International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) has entered its years-long assembly phase. After 35 years of brainstorming, planning, and preproduction, ITER says assembly will take five years, starting now. What …

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR):

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): Context: The independent experts on the Human Rights Committee have published a fresh interpretation of the right of peaceful assembly, offering comprehensive legal guidance about where and how it applies and also outlining governments’ obligations. Background: The …

Antibiotic resistance:

Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Antibiotic resistance: Context: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recently published a survey report on antibiotic use in the dairy sector. Concerns expressed: Antibiotics are extensively misused in the dairy sector and its residues remain largely untested in milk, which is an integral part of Indian diets, particularly …

New Education Policy

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. New Education Policy: First new education policy in 34 years has been brought out. The union Cabinet gave its nod to the new policy recently. The aim of the National Education Policy 2020 is to …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- MENTAL HEALTH: TACKLING STRESS & DEPRESSION

 Introduction: According to the World Health Organization, over 90 million Indians, or 7.5% of the population, suffer from mental health issues. A study published in Lancet in December 2019, titled The burden of mental disorders across the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2017, also highlights the scale of the challenge. …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 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. Language is the lifeline of a civilization, it denotes the identity, culture and traditions of …

“A good education policy is Data-informed but values-driven.” Analyse the statement in light of new national education policy.

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. “A good education policy is Data-informed …

Lakes are important part of urban ecosystem. The depleting lake resources lead to not only disturbed hydrology but also loss of local ecology. In this light, discuss the significance of community-based lake management and rejuvenation.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 6. Lakes are important part of urban ecosystem. The depleting lake resources lead to not only disturbed hydrology but also loss of local ecology. In this light, discuss the significance of community-based lake management and rejuvenation. (250 words). Reference: Down to Earth  Why this question? Local bodies and activists …

Offshore wind generation offers several benefits over onshore wind energy generation but there are many challenges involved. Discuss.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Offshore wind generation offers several benefits over onshore wind energy generation but there are many challenges involved. Discuss. (250 words). Reference: Down to Earth  Why this question Offshore wind energy generation estimated to increase between 650 and 3,500 terawatt hours every year by 2050.The central government …