TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 22nd September 2020

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INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 22 September

  विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. सांसदों का सदन से निलंबन 2. प्रवर समितियों की भूमिकाएँ और सीमाएँ   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. बेसल III अनुपालन बांड 2. CAROTAR 2020 नियम 3. भारत द्वारा अनुमोदित कोविड-19 हेतु ‘फेलूदा’ परीक्षण 4. NHAI द्वारा राजमार्गों के मुद्रीकरण की योजना 5. सरकारी गोपनीयता अधिनियम   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु …

Insights into Editorial: Great power, little responsibility

  Context: The  is an occasion for deep reflection about the prevalence of war, violence and insecurity in many parts of the world. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21st September. Theme for 2020 : Shaping Peace Together. This day is dedicated to fortifying the principles of peace, …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 22 सितम्बर 2020

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: महिलाओं की भूमिका और महिला संगठन। 1. घरेलू क्षमताओं में वृद्धि करने पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने के साथ ही सामाजिक और आर्थिक दोनों पहलुओं में महामारी से उभरने के लिए …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 22 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 …

Official Secrets Act

Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Official Secrets Act: Context: Delhi journalist arrested under Official Secrets Act for passing on information such as the deployment of Indian troops on the border to Chinese intelligence officers. About the Official Secrets Act: Originally …

NHAI plans to monetise its highways through InvITs

Topics Covered: Investment models. NHAI plans to monetise its highways through InvITs: Context: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to come up with its InvIT issue. It had received approval from the Union Cabinet in this regard in December 2019. What are Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)? They are institutions similar to mutual funds, …

What is the ‘Feluda’ test for Covid-19 approved by India?

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. What is the ‘Feluda’ test for Covid-19 approved by India? Feluda is the acronym for FNCAS9 Editor Linked Uniform Detection Assay. It is an accurate and low-cost …

CAROTAR 2020 Rules

Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. CAROTAR 2020 Rules: Context: The Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 (CAROTAR, 2020) came into force on September 21. What are these rules? They set guidelines for enforcement of the ‘rules of …

Roles and limitations of Select Committees

Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Roles and limitations of Select Committees: Context: Recently, the government pushed through two crucial agriculture Bills in Rajya Sabha, rejecting Opposition demands that they be referred to a Select Committee of Rajya Sabha. Proceedings …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 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 – 1   Topic: Role of women and women’s organization. 1. With the focus on boosting …

State’s reluctance to follow green laws and conduct a rigorous project-approval process is not just dangerous for the country’s biodiversity but also endangers the fundamental right of citizens to a clean environment. Discuss

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 7. State’s reluctance to follow green laws and conduct a rigorous project-approval process is not just dangerous for the country’s biodiversity but also endangers the fundamental right of citizens to a clean environment. Discuss (250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times , The Wire 

Hydrogen fuel cells technology is considered as the panacea for carbon-free transport of future. Critically discuss. Also evaluate India’s preparedness to adopt it.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 6. Hydrogen fuel cells technology is considered as the panacea for carbon-free transport of future. Critically discuss. Also evaluate India’s preparedness to adopt it. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu  , Hindustan Times 

India’s approach towards the UN and other multilateral organizations in writing the new rules and reshaping the global order needs more dynamic coalition building rather than traditional approach. Analyse

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4. India’s approach towards the UN and other multilateral organizations in writing the new rules and reshaping the global order needs more dynamic coalition building rather than traditional approach. Analyse (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express  , Hindustan Times 

The scourge of manual scavenging continues in India despite the most stringent penal provisions in the law against. Critically discuss the provisions of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill 2020 in light of the above statement.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3. The scourge of manual scavenging continues in India despite the most stringent penal provisions in the law against. Critically discuss the provisions of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in light …