[ ADMISSIONS OPEN ] Intensive Bridge Course for GS 3 Mains

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INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 3 July 2021

  विषयसूची सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. फ्रेट स्मार्ट सिटीज 2. उत्तरी अमेरिका के कुछ भागों में तापमान को रिकॉर्ड स्तर पर पहुचाने वाला ‘हीट डोम’   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. राष्ट्रपति शासन 2. आर्थिक सहयोग और विकास संगठन / G20 टैक्स समावेशी समझौता   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. फसल बीमा सप्ताह   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. राष्ट्रीय …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 3 July 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 …

Crop Insurance Week

Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices.  Crop Insurance Week:  Context:  Government has launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana during the Crop Insurance Week (being observed from July 1 to 7).    Performance of PMFBY:  Till date, the scheme has insured over 29.16 crore …

OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.  OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal:  Context:  India has joined the G20–OECD inclusive framework deal that seeks to reform international tax rules and ensure that multinational enterprises pay their fair share wherever they operate.  130 countries and jurisdictions, representing more than 90% of global GDP, have …

President’s Rule

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.  President’s Rule:  Context:  The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking directions to the Centre to impose President’s Rule in West Bengal over alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state.    Allegations:  During the violence, the government and …

What is the ‘heat dome’ causing record temperatures in parts of North America? 

Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena.  What is the ‘heat dome’ causing record temperatures in parts of North America?  Context:  Parts of Canada and USA are reeling under severe heat wave caused due to a heat dome.    What Is A Heat Dome?  A heat dome occurs when the atmosphere traps hot ocean air like a lid …

Freight Smart Cities

Topics Covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.  Freight Smart Cities:  Context:  Commerce Ministry’s Logistics Division unveils plans for ‘Freight Smart Cities’.  The objective is to improve the efficiency of urban freight and create an opportunity for reduction in the logistics costs.    Implementation:  Under the initiative, …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION DURING A GLOBAL CRISIS

Introduction: 22nd of May is observed as the International Day for Biological Diversity – a day marked in the global calendar to raise and create awareness about biodiversity and its issues. Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA AND AFGHAN PEACE PROCESS

  Introduction: India has urged for permanent & comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan. External Affairs Minister has said that durable peace requires peace within & around Afghanistan. India also asserted on the need for zero tolerance for terrorism. Background: In the 1990s and 2000s, India was steadfastly opposed to any dealings with the Taliban. But its …

On popular Demand – Relaunching Advanced Mains Program [Agriculture, Geography and Disaster Management]on Discount

    CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE   Starts from : 14th July 2021 Early Bird Offer : 30% discount till 9th July 2021 25% discount from 10th July to 15th July 2021 Old Subscriber Discount : 30% **Special Discount : Subscribers of Intensive Bridge Course for GS 2 Mains will get 40% discount   CLICK …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR- 2021] मिनी सिक्योर रिवीजन टेस्ट: 3 जुलाई 2021

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन– II   1. दिल्ली का राष्ट्रीय राजधानी क्षेत्र (संशोधन) विधेयक, दिल्ली विधानसभा की उचित कार्यप्रणाली एवं भारतीय सहकारी संघवाद को संतुलित करता है। क्या आप सहमत हैं? विश्लेषण कीजिए। (250 शब्द)  सन्दर्भ: The Hindu   …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 2ನೇ ಜುಲೈ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ VS ಕೇಂದ್ರ : ಭಾರತ ಸರ್ಕಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ‘ಸರಿಯಾದ’ ಪದವನ್ನು ಬಳಸಲು,DMK ಪಕ್ಷದ ಒತ್ತಾಯ. 2. ಭಾರತ್ ನೆಟ್ ಯೋಜನೆ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. ಎಲ್ಲಾ DISCOM ಗಳ ಉತ್ತಮ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಚರಣೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸುಸ್ಥಿರತೆಗಾಗಿ ಪರಿಷ್ಕರಿಸಿದ ವಿತರಣಾ ವಲಯ ಯೋಜನೆ. 2. ಹಸಿರು ಹೈಡ್ರೋಜನ್. 3. ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ ಕಾರ್ಬನ್ ನಿಂದಾಗಿ ಅಕಾಲಿಕ ಮರಣ ಗಳು: ಒಂದು ಅಧ್ಯಯನ.   ಪೂರ್ವಭಾವಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ …

Insights into Editorial: Meddling too much with e-commerce

    Introduction: One of the perils of oversized governance, as in India, is a multiplicity of laws, which often results in inefficiencies in the economy. A recent case of regulatory overhang is the e-commerce sector, which comprises only 3-4 per cent of retail in India. Yet, the government is attempting to discipline it through …