[InstaMotivation@9pm] [BookReview] The GOLDEN VERSES of Pythagoras

Pythagoras Pythagoras is one of the less decorated figures of the ancient Greek world. We know more about the life and teachings of Socrates. It is due to his disciples and lineage. Socrates tries to persuade you through his logical and rational arguments. He takes you through various metaphors. His rhetoric is very much appealing. …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 18 January 2021

  विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. तमिलनाडु में जल्लीकट्टू: गौरव एवं राजनीति    सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. ‘दुःसाध्य चार’ देश कौन से हैं और इनमे भारत को क्यों शामिल किया गया है? 2. ‘ओपन स्काई समझौता’ से रूस के अलग होने का तात्पर्य 3. शिनजियांग प्रांत में संयुक्त राष्ट्र को पहुँच प्रदान करने हेतु चीन …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 18 January 2021

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 5G and how prepared is India to adapt to this tech?

Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. What is 5G and how prepared is India to adapt to this tech? Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought inputs from Telcos and other industry experts on the sale and use of radio …

What kind of an agri-food policy does India need?

Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. What kind of an agri-food policy does India need? According to Ashok Galati, the Infosys Chair Professor for Agriculture …

G7 summit

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. G7 summit: Context: The United Kingdom has invited India, Australia and South Korea to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to be held in June as “guest countries”. What is G7? The G7, originally G8, was set up in 1975 as an informal …

U.K. urges China to grant UN access to Xinjiang

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. U.K. urges China to grant UN access to Xinjiang: Context: Britain’s government has pressed China to allow UN rights inspectors to visit Xinjiang after raising new allegations of “appalling” human rights abuses against the Uighur minority people. Latest …

What Russia’s exit means for the Open Skies Treaty?

Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. What Russia’s exit means for the Open Skies Treaty? Context: Russia has announced that it is leaving the Open Skies Treaty (OST). What is the Open Skies Treaty? It is an accord between over 30 countries that allows participants to fly …

Who are the ‘difficult four’ countries, and why is India one of them?

Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Who are the ‘difficult four’ countries, and why is India one of them? Who are the difficult four? Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and India. These are the Countries where citizens do not have the capacity to fight for their rights. …

Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu: pride & politics

Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu: pride & politics: Context: With Assembly polls round the corner in Tamil Nadu, the Pongal festival and Jallikattu, the traditional bull-taming sport, have caught the attention of political parties. What is Jallikattu? …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- NATIONAL SCIENCE & TECH POLICY DRAFT

Introduction: Draft National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) has been uploaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) on its website. DST has also invited suggestions, inputs and comments for making changes by 25th January. Overall philosophy: Unlike previous STI policies which were largely top-driven in formulation, the 5th national STI policy (STIP) …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- NEED FOR AGRICULTURAL REFORMS

Introduction: Agriculture in India faces growing challenges and also presents plenty of opportunities but successive governments have been hesitant to bring reforms fearing political ramifications. Crucial decisions needed to the sector an impetus have been delayed in the fear of losing votes. There has also been a lack of vision. The Modi government has brought …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR – 2021] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 18 जनवरी 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: 18वीं सदी के लगभग मध्य से लेकर वर्तमान समय तक का आधुनिक भारतीय इतिहास- महत्त्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ, व्यक्तित्व, विषय। 1. सविनय अवज्ञा आंदोलन में संघर्ष-संघर्षविराम संधि-संघर्ष की गांधीवादी रणनीति स्पष्ट रूप …