A-G says no to contempt proceedings

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. A-G says no to contempt proceedings: Context: Attorney General of India K.K. Venugopal has denied consent to the initiation of contempt proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on the basis of a plea that he scandalised the judiciary in an interview. The …

Insights into Editorial: Doubling down on a resilient India

  Context: India bags highest ever FDI at $67.5 billion in first 9 months of FY21: India has attracted highest ever foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows at $67.54 billion during the first nine months of financial year 2020-21. With this, total FDI flows were 22 per cent higher during April-December 2020 compared to $55.14 billion …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 25 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   Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, …

Even though one of the most basic needs of a human being is food, the producers of that food in India, that is farmers, are in a very difficult condition. Today, it is perceived that the major reason for this is economic in nature. However, there are other factors also – social, attitudinal etc.  In this context explain why do you think ? None of the parents want their children to pursue farming as a profession or  no youth, educated or otherwise, wants to engage in farming? How would you persuade them so that farming gets back its lost dignity? Explain.

Topic: Case Study 7. Even though one of the most basic needs of a human being is food, the producers of that food in India, that is farmers, are in a very difficult condition. Today, it is perceived that the major reason for this is economic in nature. However, there are other factors also – …

The cropping pattern in India is highly skewed towards crops that are water-intensive. In this context, discuss the need to shift the focus from land productivity to irrigation water productivity.

Topic: 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. 6. The cropping pattern in India is highly skewed towards crops that are water-intensive. In this context, discuss the …

Discuss the need and challenges of digitization of land records in India.

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.  Land reforms in India. 5. Discuss the need and challenges of digitization of land records in India. (250 words) Reference:  The Print Why …

Discuss the possible role that Atmanirbharta can play for India to bounce back from the effects of Covid-19.

Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Discuss the possible role that Atmanirbharta can play for India to bounce back from the effects of Covid-19. (250 …

Discuss the effects of lockdown on India’s migrant workers; also explain how Post-lockdown misery of India’s migrant workers warrants some urgent measures.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3. Discuss the effects of lockdown on India’s migrant workers; also explain how Post-lockdown misery of India’s migrant workers warrants …

Discuss the concerns in India’s newly released rules governing trade of electricity across its borders.

Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS-3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 2. Discuss the concerns in India’s newly released rules governing trade of electricity across its borders. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The article explains …

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 hailed as progressive, discounts women’s bodily autonomy and reeks of ableism. Critically examine.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 1. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 hailed as progressive, discounts women’s bodily autonomy and reeks of ableism. Critically examine. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The opinion from the Indian express explains that the …

[ FREE INTERVIEW GUIDANCE Program ] Session on DAF on Friday, 26th March 2021

    CLICK REGISTER HERE FOR THE PROGRAM (Kindly ignore if you have already registered)   Also Click Here to Subscribe to our portal to watch the sessions LIVE or Recorded (Kindly ignore if you have already registered)   Team InsightsIAS congratulates all students who have qualified for the Personality Test! At the brink of success, acing …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 24 March 2021

  विषयसूची  सामान्य अध्ययन-II  1. छठी अनुसूची में शामिल क्षेत्र 2. नागरिकता (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2019 (CAA) 3. जीएसटी क्षतिपूर्ति 4. ‘दुर्लभ बीमारियों’ से संबंधित स्वास्थ्य नीति 5. सिंधु जल आयोग की बैठक 6. अमेरिकी शांति योजना 7. संयुक्त राष्ट्र मानवाधिकार परिषद (UNHRC)   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. शहीदी दिवस   सामान्य अध्ययन- II   …