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Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Insurance Ombudsman: Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has advised public sector general insurers to appoint a nodal officer each for the 17 insurance ombudsman offices to ensure proper and timely disposal of complaints. About …
Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Open market operations (OMO): Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it would conduct Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of State Developments Loans as per its October 9 announcement. RBI will purchase the SDLs through a multi-security auction …
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. New START treaty: Context: President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension without conditions of the last major nuclear arms reduction accord- the New START treaty- between Russia and the U.S. About the the New START deal: It is …
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. South China sea: Context: Philippine government has decided to resume oil exploration in its exclusive economic zone, a 320-km stretch of waters where a coastal state can exclusively exploit maritime resources under the 1982 U.N. Convention on the Law …
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. What will a no-deal Brexit mean for the UK? Context: After six months of negotiations and a stalemate over key issues, on Friday 16 October, Boris Johnson said the UK must be prepared for a no trade deal with …
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Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Global Hunger Index, 2020 released: What is Global Hunger Index? The report is a peer-reviewed publication released annually by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. How are Countries ranked? The GHI scores are based on a formula that captures three dimensions …
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Indian Banks’ Association (IBA): Context: The managing committee of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has elected Union Bank of India’s MD and CEO Rajkiran Rai G. as the association’s chairman for 2020-21. About Indian Banks’ Association (IBA): Formed in 1946. It is a representative body of management of banking …
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How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE सामान्य अध्ययन – 1 1. भारत में ज्ञात प्रथम शहरी संस्कृति के रूप में हड़प्पा संस्कृति का विस्तार पूर्वक परीक्षण कीजिए। (250 शब्द) सन्दर्भ: इतिहास और सांस्कृतिक विरासत: NIOS अध्ययन सामग्री: MODULE – I सांस्कृतिक …
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The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2020. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please …
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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 1. Examine in detail the Harappan culture as the first known urban culture …
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7. Examine the underlying causes for the lack of efficient utilization of public funds in our country while discussing the importance of efficient utilization of public funds. (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
6. Discuss in what way the unpaid labour by women subsidizes the Indian economy. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express
5. What role can the media play to find a solution to the ongoing tensions across various dimensions around the world? Why is there a perception in public that the media is often adding fuel to the fire? (250 words) Reference: Indian Express
4. How can global climate change affect food security of India? Discuss. (250 words) Reference: The Wire
