Day: November 13, 2020

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[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 13 नवम्बर 2020

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: भारतीय समाज की मुख्य विशेषताएँ, भारत की विविधता। 1. सामाजिक नियंत्रण और समाजीकरण एक ही सिक्के के दो पहलू हैं। क्या आप सहमत हैं? आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए। (250 शब्द) सन्दर्भ: …

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Insights into Editorial: Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh

  Introduction: Vietnam and Bangladesh are on a roll. Bangladesh has become the second largest apparel exporter after China, Vietnam’s exports have grown by about 240% in the past eight years. Two nations and their success stories: An open trade policy, a less inexpensive workforce, and generous incentives to foreign firms contributed to Vietnam’s success. …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 13 November 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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Kalvari class of submarines

Topics Covered: Indigenization of technology. Kalvari class of submarines: Context: Indian Navy’s fifth Kalvari-class Diesel Electric attack submarine INS Vagir was launched recently at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai. The other vessels in the class are INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela and INS Vagsheer. About Kalvari Class of submarines: This class of submarines have …

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Context: North Korea has accused IAEA of being a puppet of hostile countries after a new report said North Korea’s nuclear weapons stockpile was breaking international law. Observations made by North Korea: The IAEA is no more than a …

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What is the Sino-British Joint Declaration?

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. What is the Sino-British Joint Declaration? Context: Britain has accused China of breaking its international treaty obligations, after four pro-democracy lawmakers were ousted from Hong Kong’s legislature on security grounds. Britain said the new rules to disqualify elected assembly …

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India ASEAN to expand trade despite RCEP walkout

Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. India, ASEAN to expand trade despite RCEP walkout: Context: India and ASEAN countries said they would explore ways to increase trade between them despite India’s exit from the 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. What is the RCEP? The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a free trade …

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Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report

Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report: Context: Released annually by the International Vaccine Access Centre (IVAC). Highlights of this year’s Report: India has made significant progress in its vaccination coverage to prevent child pneumonia and diarrhoea deaths. Although overall the world’s health systems are falling short of ensuring that children …

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What is ‘contempt of court’ and why does the A-G have to consent to these proceedings?

Topics Covered: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. What is ‘contempt of court’, and why does the A-G have to consent to these proceedings? Context: Kunal Kamra, a stand-up comedian, will face contempt of court …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 13 November 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: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1. Social control and …

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What do you understand by ‘global ethics’? How it is related to the concept of ‘Global Village’ or ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’? Explain.

Topic : Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7. What …

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Law is nevertheless an indispensable part of the picture. It is a necessary complement to both morality and ethics. Elucidate.

6. Law is nevertheless an indispensable part of the picture. It is a necessary complement to both morality and ethics. Elucidate. (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and aptitude by Lexicon Publications Why the question: Question is based on the interlinkages of law, morality and ethics. Key Demand of the question: Discuss in detail the indispensability …

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