INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 20 March 2021

  विषयसूची सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. बीमा संशोधन विधेयक, 2021 2. सहायताप्राप्त विद्यालयों के शिक्षकों पर चुनाव लड़ने पर प्रतिबंध संबंधी उच्च न्यायालय के फैसले पर रोक 3. केन्या और सोमालिया के बीच हिंद महासागर सीमा विवाद 4. अनुपूरक अनुदान मांग   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. ‘ग्लोबल हंगर इंडेक्स’ की कार्यप्रणाली और आंकड़ों की परिशुद्धता पर सरकार …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 20 March 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 …

India, Japan agree for greater cooperation in patent verification

Topics Covered: IP related issues. India, Japan agree for greater cooperation in patent verification: Context: India and Japan have agreed to recognize each other’s offices to act mutually as competent International Searching and International Preliminary Examining Authority (ISA/IPEA) for any international patent application filed with them. This decision was taken during the recent review meet …

What are aluminium-air batteries?

Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. What are aluminium-air batteries? Context: State-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has entered into a joint venture with Israel-based battery technology startup Phinergy to develop aluminium-air technology based …

Government questions methodology and data accuracy of Global Hunger Index:

Topics Covered: Issues of buffer stocks and food security. Government questions methodology and data accuracy of Global Hunger Index: Context: The government has questioned the methodology and data accuracy of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, alleging that children considered healthy were also counted to determine the ranking. The government has already written to NGO Welthungerhilfe, …

The Indian Ocean border dispute between Kenya and Somalia

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. The Indian Ocean border dispute between Kenya and Somalia: Context: Kenya has said it will not take part in proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its maritime border dispute with Somalia. What’s the issue? The …

Insurance Amendment Bill 2021

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021: Context: The bill was recently passed by Rajya Sabha. Key features of the Bill: The Bill amends the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the maximum foreign investment allowed in an Indian …

SC stays HC decision barring aided school teachers from contesting polls

Topics Covered: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. SC stays HC decision barring aided school teachers from contesting polls: Context: The Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court decision barring aided school …

Supplementary demand for grants

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Supplementary demand for grants: Context: The Lok Sabha has passed the supplementary demand for grants (second batch for 2020-21). What are Supplementary Demands for Grants? The supplementary demand for grants is needed for government expenditure over and above the amount for which …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR- 2021] मिनी सिक्योर रिवीजन टेस्ट: 20 मार्च 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 2   1. “प्रशासन में पार्श्व प्रवेश (Lateral Entry) एक सुधार है, जिसे बेहतर ढंग से कार्यान्वित किये जाने की आवश्यकता है”, क्या आप सहमत हैं? उपयुक्त पुष्टिकरण के साथ अपनी राय प्रस्तुत …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 19 ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ :  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಬಾಂಡ್ ಗಳ ಮಾರಾಟದ ವಿರುದ್ಧದ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ಆಲಿಸಲಿರುವ ಸುಪ್ರೀಂಕೋರ್ಟ್. 2. ಪಡಿತರ ಚೀಟಿಗಳ ರದ್ದತಿ ಪ್ರಕರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆಯನ್ನು ಕೋರಿದ ವರಿಷ್ಠ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. ಪೂರ್ವ ರಾಜಸ್ಥಾನ ಕಾಲುವೆ ಯೋಜನೆ. (ERCP) 2. ಇಂಗಾಲದ ಹೀರಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿವರ್ತನೆಯ ಪರಿಹಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕೃತಕ ದ್ಯುತಿಸಂಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ. 3. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಜವಳಿ ಯೋಜನೆ. 4. ಹೈ ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಾನ್ ಮೊಬಿಲಿಟಿ ಟ್ರಾನ್ಸಿಸ್ಟರ್ …

Insights into Editorial: Aligning a missile deal with destination Manila

    Context: India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for “procurement of defense material and equipment procurement”. This agreement lays the groundwork for sales of defence systems such as the highly anticipated export of the BrahMos cruise missile, through the government-to-government route. Philippine Department of National Defense publicly acknowledges, the archipelagic country’s intention …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Mini Secure Revision Test: 20 March 2021

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  STHIR – 2021: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 3.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 2   1. “Lateral entry into administration is a reform that needs to be better implemented”, …