[Mock Interviews] One – On – One Mock Interviews with Vinay Sir

    Dear all,   We at InsightsIAS have been grooming up aspirants appearing for Personality Test which is around the corner. The Interview Guidance program is driven by Vinay Sir, the founder and Director of InsightsIAS. He excels in giving right and honest guidance to aspirants who have faith in him. His ability to …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 15ನೇ ಜೂನ್ 2021

    ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 1: 1. ತುಳು ಭಾಷೆಯ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನದ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಆಹಾರ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಕಾಯ್ದೆ (NFSA). 2. ಇಂಟರ್ನೆಟ್ ನಿರ್ಬಂಧಗಳ ಅಗತ್ಯತೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ G7 ಭಾರತೀಯ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಕೋನವನ್ನು ಸರಿಹೊಂದಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. 3. ನ್ಯಾಟೋ ಶೃಂಗಸಭೆ. 4. ಸ್ಟಾಕ್ಹೋಮ್ ಇಂಟರ್ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಪೀಸ್ ರಿಸರ್ಚ್ ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಿಟ್ಯೂಟ್ (SIPRI) ವರ್ಷದ ಪುಸ್ತಕ 2021.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. …

Insights into Editorial: Refocused vaccination campaigns are possible

    Context: When a COVID-19 vaccine became available in March 2021, old people aged above 60 years went to the local hospital to get their first dose of the Serum Institute of India’s Covishield vaccine, the vaccine that was supposed to save the world. Seeing long lines and not wanting to risk being infected …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 16 June 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 – 1   Topic: Napoleon, Unification of Italy and Germany 1. How was Napoleon responsible for …

What do you understand by the terms transparency and accountability in administration? Explain and bring out the relationship between the two.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 7. What do you understand by the terms transparency and accountability in administration? Explain and bring out the relationship between the two. (250 words) Reference:  Ethics, Integrity and aptitude by Lexicon …

How far do you agree with the view that administration in India requires specialists instead of generalists? Discuss.

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. 6. How far …

Galwan is an aide-mémoire that India cannot let its guard down on its northern borders. Comment.

Topic: GS-2: India and its neighborhood- relations. GS-3: Security challenges and their management in border areas 5. Galwan is an aide-mémoire that India cannot let its guard down on its northern borders. Comment. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The article takes an overview of the situation one year after the violent clashes …

Social media needs regulations but not to the extent that it is difficult for them to do business in India. Comment

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention 4. Social media needs regulations but not to the extent that it is difficult for them to do business in India. Comment (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu …

A strong and effective grievance redressal system (GRS) is essential parts of public administration, in this context discuss how to better integrate public grievance redressal and delivery systems?

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. A strong and effective grievance redressal system (GRS) is essential parts of public administration, in this context discuss how …

Language has been one of the main indicators of political identity in India. In this context examine the need for amending the official language Act of 1968 to make it more inclusive.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2. Language has been one of the main indicators of political identity in India. In this context examine the need for amending the official language Act of 1968 to make it more inclusive. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: Various organizations …

How was Napoleon responsible for the unification of Germany and Italy? Explain.

Topic: Napoleon, Unification of Italy and Germany 1. How was Napoleon responsible for the unification of Germany and Italy? Explain. (250 words) Reference:  Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe Why the question: The question is based on the theme of unification of Italy and Germany and role of Napoleon.   Key Demand of the …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 15 June 2021

    विषय-सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. तुलु भाषा का इतिहास और इसके लिए राजभाषा के दर्जे की मांग   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. राष्ट्रीय खाद्य सुरक्षा अधिनियम (NFSA) 2. इंटरनेट प्रतिबंधों की आवश्यकता पर भारतीय नजरिए का G7 द्वारा समायोजन 3. नाटो शिखर सम्मेलन 4. स्टॉकहोम इंटरनेशनल पीस रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (SIPRI) ईयर बुक 2021   सामान्य …

[MINDMAP] – Urban Mobility

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DAY – 17 ( INSTA REVISION TEST – 17)INSTA REVISION PLAN 2.0, 2021

    Post your INSTA Revision Test score as well as your answers for the below Mains Questions in the Comments section for review. Static question: 1. Examine how the introduction of the railways during the British times, played a part in the integration of the Indian Economy. (250 words)   2. “The Royal Indian Navy …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 15 June 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 …