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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Forest Ministry releases guide to managing human-elephant conflict: Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has compiled the best practices of human-elephant conflict management in India. These include: Retaining elephants in their natural habitats by creating water sources and management of forest fires. Elephant Proof trenches in Tamil Nadu. …
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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. How the tiger can regain its stripes? Context: Two legal instruments that have enabled tiger recoveries in India are: The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, which reinforced Project Tiger. How was this achieved? The political leadership and field efforts behind this recovery had to overcome …
Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative: Context: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has put calls for proposals to the One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative on hold till further notice. About the initiative: OSOWOG initiative was proposed by India to set up a framework for …
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Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. CSIR moots ‘mega labs’ to boost COVID-19 testing: Context: To speed up testing as well as improve the accuracy of testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases, the Council of …
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Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. What is Business Responsibility Reporting? Why in News? Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) releases the Report of the Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting. Key recommendations: A new reporting framework called the ‘Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)’ …
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Topics Covered: e-technology in the aid of farmers. Krishi Megh: Context: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services). What is it? Krishi Megh is the data recovery centre of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). Details: Krishi Megh has been …
Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Context: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently said over 5 lakh applications had been received under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme for …
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How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE सामान्य अध्ययन –1 विषय: स्वतंत्रता संग्राम- इसके विभिन्न चरण और देश के विभिन्न भागों से इसमें अपना योगदान देने वाले महत्त्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति/उनका योगदान। 1. “भारत की स्वतंत्रता केवल औपनिवेशिक ब्रिटिश शासन के अंत से ही सम्बंधित …
Context: Recent event of the Prime Minister attending the inauguration of Ayodhya temple under official capacity. It is argued that this is against the principle of secularism where the state cannot promote any one religion and must treat all religions equally. Secularism during freedom struggle: Indian freedom movement was characterized by secular tradition and ethos …
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The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2020. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please …
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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 Join IPM to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday General Studies – 1 Topic : The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from …
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Topic : Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7. ‘Problem-preventing …
Topic : Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6. Discuss various initiatives brought by the government for improving research and bringing innovative ideas? (250 words) Reference: Outlook India Why the question: Student Entrepreneurship programme 2.0 …
Topic: 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. 5. Elucidate upon the concept of Agri industrialization, in what way secondary agriculture needs to be focused to achieve the same? (250 words) …
Topic : Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 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. 4. Discuss the significance of Primary Agriculture Credit Society. Why do …
Topic : Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 3. What are Other Service Providers (OSPs)? Explain their relevance to the development and growth of IT and other sectors. (250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times Why the question: The article brings to us a detailed …
Topic: basics of cyber security; 2. In light of the snowballing instances of cybercrimes and cyber bullying of girls and women, deliberate upon the challenges associated and suggest suitable measures to address it. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Question is amidst increasing instances of cybercrimes and cyber bullying of girls and women. …
