Insights into Editorial: The rural economy can jump-start a revival

    Context: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic could be slowly receding with a decline in the official estimates of daily infections and deaths. The economy is also very gradually getting back to normal, with many States beginning to ease some of the restrictions imposed in their lockdowns. However, the challenge of an …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 26ನೇ ಜೂನ್ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 1: 1. ಸಂತ ಕಬೀರ್ ದಾಸ್ ಜಯಂತಿ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ಜಾರಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನಾಲಯವು, 8,441.50 ಕೋಟಿ ಮೌಲ್ಯದ ಆಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಬ್ಯಾಂಕುಗಳಿಗೆ ವರ್ಗಾಯಿಸಿದೆ. 2. ಗುಜರಾತ್ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕಡಲ ಮಧ್ಯಸ್ಥಿಕೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರ (GIMAC) 3. ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಆಡಳಿತ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಭಾರತದ ಅವಧಿ ಕೊನೆಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. FATF ಬೂದು ಪಟ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಉಳಿಯಲಿರುವ ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನ.   ಪೂರ್ವಭಾವಿ …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 28 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: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as …

Probity is an indispensible condition of good governance. Explain with suitable illustrations.

Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. 7. Probity is an indispensible condition of good governance. Explain with …

“Apologies by countries for past mistakes can recover bilateral ties and help people reconcile with the past” Explain with examples.

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. “Apologies by …

Highlight the major downsides of India’s nationalized banks and deliberate upon methods to improve efficiency and accountability.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. Highlight the major downsides of India’s nationalized banks and deliberate upon methods to improve efficiency and accountability. (250 words) Reference:  Business Standard Why the question: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) transfer of seized assets of the three fugitive businessmen- Vijay …

How far do you agree with the view that engaging with the Taliban is vital for India’s approach towards Afghanistan. Explain.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4.  How far do you agree with the view that engaging with the Taliban is vital for India’s approach towards Afghanistan. Explain. (250 words) Reference:  Hindustan Times Why the question: The article discusses the importance of engagement of India with Taliban to tackle the issues in Afghanistan. Key Demand …

Examine how soft infrastructure catalyzes India’s development. Also suggest some policy reforms for equitable access to digital technologies.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3. Examine how soft infrastructure catalyzes India’s development. Also suggest some policy reforms for equitable access to digital technologies. (250 words) Reference:  Hindustan Times Why the question: The article explains in what way soft infrastructure, and a tablet for …

Evaluate the impact of global warming on the coral life system of the world with examples.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 2.  Evaluate the impact of global warming on the coral life system of the world with examples. (250 words) …

The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. 1.  The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.(250 words) …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 26 June 2021

  विषयसूची सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. संत कबीर दास जयंती   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. प्रवर्तन निदेशालय द्वारा ₹8,441.50 करोड़ की परिसंपत्तियों का बैंकों के लिए हस्तांतरण 2. गुजरात अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समुद्री मध्यस्थता केंद्र (GIMAC) 3. ‘अंतर्राष्ट्रीय श्रम संगठन’ की गवर्निंग बॉडी के अध्यक्ष के रूप में भारत का कार्यकाल समाप्त 4. FATF की ग्रे लिस्ट में बना …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 26 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 …

India completes term as Chair of ILO”s Governing Body

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. India completes term as Chair of ILO”s Governing Body: Context: India’s term as chair of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) ended recently (October 2020- June 2021). Last year, India assumed the chairmanship of the Governing Body of the International Labour …

Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC)

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC): Context: The Gujarat Maritime University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority in GIFT City to promote the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC). The GIMAC will be part of a maritime cluster that …