INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 17 November

  विषय – सूची  सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. कोविड महामारी के बढ़ते मामलों के मद्देनजर संसद के शीतकालीन सत्र की संभावना कम 2. मुख्यमंत्री जगन मामले पर  न्यायाधीश द्वारा सुनवाई से इंकार 3. विदेश मंत्री द्वारा व्यापार समझौते व वैश्वीकरण की आलोचना 4. संयुक्त राष्ट्र शांतिरक्षा अभियान 5. अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति ट्रम्प द्वारा चुनावों में हार स्वीकार …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 17 नवम्बर 2020

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: गरीबी एवं विकासात्मक विषय। 1. भारत में गरीबी, सभी सामाजिक बुराइयों का मूल कारण है। टिप्पणी कीजिए। (250 शब्द) सन्दर्भ: भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था: दत्ता एवं सुंदरम निर्देशक शब्द:  टिप्पणी कीजिये- ऐसे …

Insights into Editorial: Can the right to work be made real in India?

  Context: As economies around the world struggle to recover from the double whammy of a pandemic and a lockdown, unemployment is soaring. In India, the land of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the promise of jobs and the politics of unemployment have a long history. Can a citizen demand work …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 17 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 …

What is the Ariel Space Mission adopted by the European Space Agency?

Topics Covered: Awareness in space. What is the Ariel Space Mission adopted by the European Space Agency? Context: The European Space Agency (ESA) has formally adopted Ariel. What is Ariel? Ariel (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey) will be launched in 2029. It will perform a large-scale survey of over a thousand exoplanets over a period of …

Kerala Fibre Optic Network Project

Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Kerala Fibre Optic Network Project: Context: Kerala aims to provide free Internet for poor families, public offices by December. About the Project: The project seeks to fulfil the government’s aim of making internet access a ‘citizen’s …

Trump is not conceding defeat; what’s next?

Topics Covered: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Trump is not conceding defeat; what’s next? Context: U.S. President Donald Trump has not conceded defeat to his Democratic rival Joe Biden in the November 3 presidential election. Trump and his supporters have alleged voter fraud and mounted legal challenges in several …

United Nations Peace Keeping (UNPK) missions

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. United Nations Peace Keeping (UNPK) missions: Context: With China significantly scaling up its troop contribution for United Nations Peace Keeping (UNPK) missions, India and the U.S. are looking to undertake training of military personnel for the missions from Southeast Asian countries on the lines …

A day after RCEP Jaishankar slams trade pacts globalisation

Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. A day after RCEP, Jaishankar slams trade pacts, globalisation: Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently criticised globalisation and trade pacts. He said: Trade pacts and globalisation have allowed other countries ‘unfair’ trade and manufacturing advantages “in the name of openness”. …

Judge recuses himself from Jagan case

Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Judge recuses himself from Jagan case: Context: Justice U.U. Lalit of the Supreme Court has recused himself from hearing separate writ petitions that sought action against the Andhra Pradesh government and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for levelling “false, …

Winter session of Parliament unlikely amid rising COVID cases

Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Winter session of Parliament unlikely amid rising COVID cases: Context: The winter session of Parliament that usually commences by last week of November is unlikely to be held due to the high number of COVID-19 …

QUIZ – 2020: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 17 November 2020

  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 …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 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 : poverty and developmental issues 1. Poverty is the root cause of …