INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 12 September

विषय – सूची:  सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. आभासी न्यायालयों को जारी रखा जाए: विधि पैनल 2. उम्मीदवारों के लिए आपराधिक पृष्ठभूमि के प्रकाशन हेतु समयसीमा 3. पीएम केयर्स फंड के लिए FCRA से छूट 4. जम्मू-कश्मीर एकीकृत शिकायत निवारण और निगरानी प्रणाली (JK-IGRAMS) 5. पांच सूत्रीय कार्ययोजना पर भारत तथा चीन में सहमति   सामान्य अध्ययन-III …

Insights into Editorial: In blockchain voting, leave out the general election

Context: The Election Commission of India has for a while now been toying with the idea of further digitising the electoral infrastructure of the country. In furtherance of this, the Election Commission had, held an online conference in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (“TNeGA”) and IIT Madras, through which they explored the possibility …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) September 10, 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 CAN …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 12 September 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 …

Net Present Value (NPV)

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Net Present Value (NPV): Context: The Union Ministry of Mines had requested the Environment Ministry to exempt it from paying NPV. However, the Environment Ministry has refused saying that it would be ‘inappropriate’ to grant such an exemption as this was mandated by the Supreme Court. Why exempt? All areas …

Streets for People Challenge launched

Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Roadways. Streets for People Challenge launched: What is it? It is the response to the need for making our cities more walkable and pedestrian friendly. The Challenge builds on the advisory issued by MoHUA for the holistic planning for pedestrian-friendly market spaces, earlier this year. Implementation: Fit India Mission, under Ministry of …

Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0: Context: Launched recently by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). What is CSCAF? CSCAF initiative intends to inculcate a climate-sensitive approach to urban planning and development in India. The objective of CSCAF is to provide a clear roadmap for cities towards …

Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems

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. Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems: Context: The Results of the second edition of Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems have been released. …

India China agree on 5-point action plan

Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests India, China agree on 5-point action plan: Context: India and China have agreed on a five-point course of action to disengage and reduce tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The five-point plan is: following the consensus between Prime …

Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS)

Topics Covered: Citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS): Context: Launched recently. Key points: Launched on pilot basis for Jammu, Srinagar, and Reasi districts. The system will replace the current portal launched by the government in 2018. This is the first UT …

Questions over FCRA nod for PM CARES

Topics Covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Questions over FCRA nod for PM CARES: What’s the issue? The PM CARES Fund has received an exemption from all provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. However, it is alleged that …

EC revises timeline for candidates

Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. EC revises timeline for candidates: Context: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to revise the timeline for political parties and candidates to publish details of the criminal antecedents of the nominees. As per the revised guidelines: The candidates as well as the political parties, regarding …

Let virtual courts stay: law panel:

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Let virtual courts stay: law panel: Context: Parliamentary Panel on Law and Justice has Submitted its report “Functioning of the Virtual Courts/ Courts Proceedings through Video-Conferencing”. This is the first report to be presented by any parliamentary panel on the impact of the pandemic. Key recommendations: Continue …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] मिनी सिक्योर रिवीजन टेस्ट: 12 सितम्बर  2020

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: 18वीं सदी के लगभग मध्य से लेकर वर्तमान समय तक का आधुनिक भारतीय इतिहास- महत्त्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ, व्यक्तित्व, विषय। 1. आधुनिक भारत में सामाजिक सुधारों के लिए आर्य समाज के योगदान पर …