Month: July 2020

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Tipu Sultan was the fearless “Tiger of Mysore”, a powerful bulwark against colonialism, and a great son of Karnataka. Comment on how should the historical figure of Tipu Sultan be assessed today.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1. Tipu Sultan was the fearless “Tiger of Mysore”, a powerful bulwark against colonialism, and a great son of Karnataka. Comment on how should the historical figure of Tipu Sultan be assessed today. (250 words) Reference: The …

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RSTV: COVID-19- INDIA FIGHTS BACK- AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION

 Air Borne transmission on coronavirus: After hundreds of experts urged the World Health Organization to review mounting scientific research, the agency acknowledged that airborne transmission of the coronavirus may be a threat in indoor spaces. O. expert committees are going over evidence on transmission of the virus and plan to release updated recommendations in …

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Insights into Editorial: A revolution in policy mindset

  Context: As the globe reels under the onslaught of Covid-19, the major contentions floating around are about the global economic slump and uncertainties in the global political and economic orders. The pandemic, by itself, and also through various economic, social and political avenues, will affect global developmental objectives at a much broader scale. The …

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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 …

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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 …

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[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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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