Month: September 2020

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 26 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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NASA’s sonification project

Topics Covered: Awareness in space. NASA’s sonification project: Context: The sonification project is led by the Chandra X-ray Center in collaboration with NASA’s Universe of Learning Program (UoL). The objective of the project is to transform data from astronomical images into audio. This project allows audiences — including visually-impaired communities — to experience space through …

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Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs)

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs): What? Three insurers- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) and New India Assurance Co.- have been recognised as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2020-21. By? Insurance Regulator and …

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G7 backs extension of debt freeze

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. G7 backs extension of debt freeze: Context: G7 finance ministers has backed an extension of a G20 bilateral debt relief initiative for the world’s poorest countries, but said it must be revised to address shortcomings hindering implementation. About the G20 bilateral debt relief initiative: …

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Retrospective taxation: the Vodafone case, and the Hague court ruling

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Retrospective taxation: the Vodafone case, and the Hague court ruling: Context: In a unanimous decision, the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague has ruled that: India’s retrospective demand of Rs 22,100 crore as capital gains and withholding tax imposed on Vodafone for a …

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National Medical Commission

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Medical Commission: Context: The Union government has set up the National Medical Commission (NMC) along with four other autonomous boards while abolishing the MCI. The four autonomous boards include: Undergraduate Medical Education Board. Postgraduate Medical Education Board. Medical Assessment and Rating Board. Ethics and Medical Registration …

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Insights into Editorial: Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership

Introduction: Women heading governments: What do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common? These are all countries that have women heading their governments. And although they are located in three different continents, the three countries seem to have managed the pandemic much better than their neighbours. Much along the same lines, a detailed recent …

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[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] मिनी सिक्योर रिवीजन टेस्ट: 26 सितम्बर  2020

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 2   1. भारतीय जनजातियों को उद्यमी बनाने में सहायक भौगोलिक संकेतक टैग की संभावनाओं पर चर्चा कीजिए। अनुसूचित जनजातियों (ST) के सशक्तिकरण में इसके संभावित योगदान की व्याख्या कीजिए। (250 शब्द)  सन्दर्भ: Financial …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 26 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   1. Discuss the possibility of GI tag helping the Indian tribes to become …

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Colleges and schools are a microcosm of the real world. Elaborate as to how these are instrumental in character-building. Also suggest certain measures through which these institutions can play a greater role in the current scenario.

7. Colleges and schools are a microcosm of the real world. Elaborate as to how these are instrumental in character-building. Also suggest certain measures through which these institutions can play a greater role in the current scenario. (250 ) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G Subbarao and P N Chowdhary

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The pandemic has underscored the importance of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as a framework for India’s global engagement, in this context discuss in what way new amendments in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) will affect this idea.

5. The pandemic has underscored the importance of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as a framework for India’s global engagement, in this context discuss in what way new amendments in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) will affect this idea. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu