INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 30 September

विषय- सूची सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. भगत सिंह 2. एनएसओ समय-उपयोग सर्वेक्षण    सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. द्वितीय राष्ट्रीय सीरो-सर्वेक्षण 2. महाराष्ट्र ने वन अधिकार अधिनियम को संशोधित किया 3. मातृत्व, नवजात और बाल स्वास्थ्य सहभागिता   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. नमामि गंगे कार्यक्रम   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. वैश्विक आतंकवाद निरोधक परिषद (GCTC) 2. गंगा अवलोकन …

Insights into Editorial: UN and the retreat from multilateralism

Context: The United Nations commemorated its 75th anniversary on September 21, 2020 by adopting a Declaration. The anniversary comes at a time when the world is witnessing a retreat from multilateralism. It also faces an unprecedented pandemic. In his address to the UN on September 22, the UN Secretary-General called the pandemic “the fifth horseman”. …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 30 सितम्बर 2020

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: सामाजिक सशक्तिकरण। 1. भारत में जाति व्यवस्था की विस्तार से चर्चा कीजिए। वर्तमान समय में जाति आधारित पहचान को सशक्त करने वाले विभिन्न कारणों की भी पहचान कीजिए। (250 शब्द) …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 30 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 …

Namami Gange Programme

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Namami Gange Programme: Context: PM Modi inaugurated 6 mega projects in Uttarakhand under Namami Gange. The six sewage treatment plants or STPs were inaugurated at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Muni-ki-Reti and Badrinath via video conference. About Namami Gange Programme: It an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ in June 2014. It …

Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH)

Topics Covered:  Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH): Context: Indian Health Minister recently participated in PMNCH ‘Accountability Breakfast’ through Video Conference. The event was co-hosted by the White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and Every Woman Every Child (EWEC). Theme this year was the effort to …

Maharashtra modifies Forest Rights Act

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Maharashtra modifies Forest Rights Act: Context: Maharashtra Governor has issued a notification modifying the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. The …

Second national sero-survey

Topics Covered: Issued related to health. Second national sero-survey: Context: Results of the second national sero-survey have been released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). What are Sero-surveys? They are conducted by drawing blood samples and checking for a specific class of antibodies called IgG that appear within two weeks of an infection. Because …

NSO time-use survey

Topics Covered: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. NSO time-use survey: Context: The National Statistical Office (NSO), which is a wing of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has conducted the first Time Use Survey (TUS) in India during January to December 2019. About the Survey: The primary objective is to measure participation …

Bhagat Singh

Topics Covered: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Bhagat Singh: Context: 113th birth anniversary celebrated on 28th September, 2020. About Bhagat Singh: Born in September, 1907. Gandhi’s influence: Initially, he supported Mahatma Gandhi and the Non-Cooperation Movement. However, when Gandhi withdrew the movement in the …

[ UPDATE ] Registration for STEP-UP Series- All India Free Open Mock Tests for UPSC Prelims 2020 and Discussion Thread for Open Mock Test 6

Dear Insightians,   Test 6 of Step – UP Series has been opened today.  Students who are yet to register for STEP-UP Series 2020 can REGISTER HERE  and take the test. Please note that tests are flexible. You can take the tests till the day before the actual prelims exam and at any time of …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 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 : Social Empowerment 1. Discuss in detail features of Caste System in …

Is society ever justified in regulating so-called victimless crimes like drug use, not wearing a helmet or a seatbelt? Give your opinion from an ethical perspective and justify.

Topic : Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; 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. 7. Is society ever justified in …

Discuss any four Ethical concerns that are often witnessed in International relations.

Topic : Ethical issues in international relations 6. Discuss any four Ethical concerns that are often witnessed in International relations. (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon publications. Why the question: The question is premised on the theme of ethical concerns associated with international relations. Key Demand of the question: Discuss in detail …