INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 7 August

विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. अवनींद्र नाथ टैगोर 2. हिरोशिमा परमाणु बमबारी की 75 वीं वर्षगांठ   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. भारत के नियंत्रक एवं महालेखा परीक्षक (CAG) 2. EWS आरक्षण मामला संवैधानिक पीठ को भेजा गया   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. प्राथमिकता क्षेत्र ऋण (PSL) 2. राष्ट्रीय कृषि विकास योजना 3. UNESCO-IOC सुनामी तैयारी मान्यता …

Insights into Editorial: Education Policy does not adequately tackle issue of inequity arising out of medium of instruction

  Context: An astounding 34 years since its education policy was last revised, India is again at the cusp of a glorious and historic reform with the announcement of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Timely and progressive, NEP marks a monumental development in the country’s education system. Issue of medium of instruction: The medium …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- TACKLING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

 Introduction: Last month, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned the world that the Covid-19 pandemic would lead to a major increase in human trafficking. India’s Home Ministry responded by issuing an advisory to its state governments earlier this month, with clear instructions to set up or improve local …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) August 6, 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 …

[TOPPERS from InsightsIAS] Around 160 Candidates from Various Courses and Initiatives of InsightsIAS Clear UPSC Civil Services Examination – 2019

First of all congratulations to all the toppers whose names have figured in the Final list of successful candidates who appeared in the UPSC civil services exam – 2019.   Since 2014 InsightsIAS has produced stellar results in UPSC civil services exam. This year around 160 candidates who were part of various courses and initiatives of …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 7 August 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 …

Tsunami Ready

Topics Covered: Disaster management. Tsunami Ready: Context: Odisha has achieved another milestone in disaster management. Venkatraipur in Ganjam and Noliasahi in Jagatsinghpur have been recognised by UNESCO-IOC as Tsunami-Ready Communities. About Tsunami Ready: Tsunami Ready is a community performance-based programme. Initiated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO to promote tsunami preparedness through the active collaboration of public, …

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana: Context: Ministry of Agriculture funding start-ups under the innovation and agripreneurship component of Rashtriya …

Priority Sector Lending (PSL)

Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Priority Sector Lending (PSL): Context: The Reserve Bank of India has assigned priority sector lending (PSL) status to India’s startup sector.  Significance of the move: RBI opening …

EWS quota challenge referred to Constitution Bench

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. EWS quota challenge referred to Constitution Bench: Context: The Supreme Court has referred to a five-judge Bench the “substantial question of law” whether grant of 10% reservation to economically weaker sections of the society is unconstitutional and violates the 50% ceiling …

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Context: Former Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was recently appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). About CAG: The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of …

Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

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. Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing: Context: Japan, on 6th August, marked 75 years since …

Abanindranath Tagore

Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Abanindranath Tagore: Context: National Galary of Modern Art, New Delhi is organising the virtual tour titled “The Great Maestro | Abanindranath Tagore” to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore on 7th August 2020. …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 7 अगस्त 2020

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन –1   विषय: भारतीय संस्कृति में प्राचीन काल से आधुनिक काल तक के कला के रूप, साहित्य और वास्तुकला के मुख्य पहलू शामिल होंगे। 1. मंदिर वास्तुकला, भारत की सांस्कृतिक विरासत का एक महत्वपूर्ण भाग …