Day: September 15, 2020

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INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 15 September

विषय – सूची:  सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. सुब्रमण्य भरथियार   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. मेकेदातु परियोजना 2. अनुदान हेतु अनुपूरक मांगें क्या होती हैं? 3. मध्यस्थता द्वारा अंतरराष्ट्रीय समाधान समझौतों पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र अभिसमय’   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. ‘इंडियन ब्रेन टेम्प्लेट्स’ एवं मस्तिष्क एटलस 2. शत्रु संपत्ति   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. शून्यकाल (Zero Hour) 2. …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 15 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 …

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Enemy properties

Topics Covered: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Enemy properties: Why in News? Members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister have asked the government to consider selling enemy properties valued at over₹1 lakh crore to take care of the current expenditure which will drive growth. …

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NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates brain atlas

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. NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates, brain atlas: What is it? The neuroscientists from NIMHANS studied over 500 brain scans of Indian patients to develop five sets …

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United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation

Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation: Why in News? The convention came into force on 12th September 2020. What you need to know? The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on 20th December 2018 and …

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What are Supplementary Demands for Grants?

Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. What are Supplementary Demands for Grants? The supplementary demand for grants is needed for government expenditure over and above the amount for which Parliamentary approval was already obtained during the Budget session. Constitutional provisions: …

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Mekedatu project

Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Mekedatu project: Context: The Karnataka government is likely to take a delegation to bring pressure on the Centre to approve the construction of the Mekedatu balancing reservoir that has been proposed to store water …

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[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 15 सितम्बर 2020

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 2   विषय: कार्यपालिका और न्यायपालिका की संरचना, संगठन और कार्य- सरकार के मंत्रालय एवं विभाग, प्रभावक समूह और औपचारिक/अनौपचारिक संघ तथा शासन प्रणाली में उनकी भूमिका। 1. भारत जैसे लोकतंत्र में स्थानीय स्व-सरकारों …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 September 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 Join IPM to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 2   Topic : Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and …

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The bureaucracy in India is facing a number of serious challenges from diminishing human capital to political interference that if left unaddressed will lead to further institutional decline. Discuss. How can these challenges be addressed?

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. The …

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“Our values don’t recognise same-sex marriage” how far is the statement justified in the Indian context? Critically analyse from ethical viewpoints.

Topic : 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. 6. “Our values don’t recognise same-sex marriage”, how far is the statement justified in the Indian context? Critically …

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What are the challenges of governance with regard to the implementation of various programs aimed at the vulnerable section of the society? Do you think that the ethical values need to be revisited? Explain.

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. 5. What …

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Amidst rising number of cancer cases in the country, discuss the necessary steps to be taken to help reduce India’s cancer burden.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Amidst rising number of cancer cases in the country, discuss the necessary steps to be taken to help reduce India’s cancer burden. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu  Why the question: The article discusses the necessary steps to be …

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