RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- STOP MANUAL SCAVENGING

Introduction: With an aim of eliminating human entry into septic tanks and drains for cleaning, the ministry of housing and urban affairs launched a ‘technology challenge’ seeking suitable solutions from individuals and NGOs. According to the ministry, the initiative is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently expressed a desire …

RESULTS DECLARED – UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2020 Results Declared

Wish you all the Best! Click Here UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 Results   Whatever be the outcome, you must move one. Don’t rejoice. Or don’t be sad. Continue your preparation with more intensity. You should be more inspired to get through whether you are going to write Mains-2020, or Prelims-2021. Never give up. We are …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 23 October

  विषय – सूची:  सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. महाराष्ट्र द्वारा ‘केंद्रीय जांच ब्यूरो’ को दी गयी ‘आम सहमति’ वापस ली गयी 2. श्रीलंका के संविधान का 20वां संशोधन पारित 3. भ्रष्‍टाचार-निरोधी कार्यसमूह (ACWG)   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. ‘सरकारी प्रतिभूतियाँ’ (G-Sec) 2. मोनोक्लोनल एंटीबॉडी (mAbs)   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. CPI-IW के लिए आधार वर्ष में …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 23 October 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 …

What are monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)?

Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. What are monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)? Why in News? Serum Institute of India (SII) and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) have announced an agreement with pharmaceutical major Merck to develop SARS-CoV-2 neutralising monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). …

What are govt securities?

Topics Covered: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. What are govt securities? Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it had decided to purchase Government securities for an aggregate amount of ₹20,000 crore under Open Market Operations (OMO). What are govt securities? A government security (G-Sec) is a tradeable instrument issued by …

The Anti-Corruption Working Group

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. The Anti-Corruption Working Group: Context: Saudi Arabia is hosting the first-ever Ministerial Meeting of the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) virtually. About ACWG: Established by G20 Leaders at the Toronto Summit in 2010. Responsible for updating and implementing the G20 Anti-corruption Action Plan. Reports …

Sri Lankan Parliament passes 20th Amendment

Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Sri Lankan Parliament passes 20th Amendment: Context: 20th Amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution was recently passed. Highlights of the 20th Amendment: It envisages expansive powers and greater immunity for the Executive President. The Amendment rolls back Sri Lanka’s 19th Amendment, a 2015 legislation that sought to clip presidential powers, …

Maharashtra withdraws ‘general consent’ to CBI

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Maharashtra withdraws ‘general consent’ to CBI: Context: The Maharashtra government has withdrawn “general consent” given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe cases in the state. What consent is necessary? The CBI is governed by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act that makes consent of a …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 23 अक्टूबर 2020

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 2   विषय: केन्द्र एवं राज्यों द्वारा जनसंख्या के अति संवेदनशील वर्गों के लिये कल्याणकारी योजनाएँ और इन योजनाओं का कार्य-निष्पादन; इन अति संवेदनशील वर्गों की रक्षा एवं बेहतरी के लिये गठित तंत्र, …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 23 October 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 : Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre …

“Leadership is Situational”. In the light of this statement discuss the various theories of leadership in brief.

Topic : Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 7.  “Leadership is Situational”. In the light of this statement discuss the various theories of leadership in brief. (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G Subba Rao and …

In the current conditions of impact of climate change on India’s coastal regions, deliberate upon the importance of proposed National Coastal Mission.

Topic : Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 6. In the current conditions of impact of climate change on India’s coastal regions, deliberate upon the importance of proposed National Coastal Mission. (250 words) Reference: Business Standard  Why the question: The question is amidst the plans of the Govt of setting up National Coastal …

“Managing the infodemic has been a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic”, do you agree? Analyse.

Topic : role of media 5. “Managing the infodemic has been a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic”, do you agree? Analyse. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Chief Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted that managing the infodemic has been a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Demand of the …