What are the threats posed by communication networks to the internal security of India? Discuss.

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. 6. What are the threats posed by communication networks to the internal security of India? Discuss. (250 words) Reference:   idsa.in Why the question: The question is from the …

Marine life is facing threats from human-induced pollutants, in this context discuss what are Ghost Nets? and why they require urgent action? Explain.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Marine life is facing threats from human-induced pollutants, in this context discuss what are Ghost Nets? and why they require urgent action? Explain. (250 words) Reference:  Times of India Why the question: The article explains how ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings. Key …

Critically analyse the viability and concerns over introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency in India.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Critically analyse the viability and concerns over introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency in India. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The Reserve Bank of India is likely to soon kick off pilot projects to assess the …

Discuss the objectives and key features of Essential Defence Services Bill 2021.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Discuss the objectives and key features of Essential Defence Services Bill 2021. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The article gives us insights on the Essential Defence Services Bill 2021. Key Demand of …

Explain why the Supreme Court has recently struck down part of the 97th constitutional amendment? Also analyse its impact on federal principles in India.

Topic: 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. 2. Explain why the Supreme Court has recently struck down part of the 97th constitutional amendment? Also analyse its impact on federal principles in India. …

Supreme Court’s judgment in M.K. Ranjithsinh case shall pave way for upholding the biocentric principles of coexistence with adequate intend from Government for stringent implementation, do you agree? Comment.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 1. Supreme Court’s judgment in M.K. Ranjithsinh case shall pave way for upholding the biocentric principles of coexistence with adequate intend from Government for stringent implementation, do you …

MISSION 2022 : Simplifying your Preparation to Crack UPSC CSE 2022

    During these times of uncertainties what you need most is discipline. As we are still unsure if the present pandemic is ever going to end, you cannot prepare for UPSC civil services exam without a detailed and well meaning plan. Especially if you are preparing for this exam with a hope of cracking …

[Reminder] Intensive Bridge-Course for GS1 MAINS starts from tomorrow (26th July)

      CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE     Starts from 26th July 2021 Fee: 9750/- including GST Early Bird Offer: 10% discount till 25th July 2021 (Note: Early bird discount of 10% is extended till 25th July on popular request) Old Subscriber Discount: 10% discount Mode : Online Only       Dear all, …

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

  विषयसूची सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. भारत में ‘भुलाए जाने का अधिकार’ 2. अनिवार्य रक्षा सेवा विधेयक 3. विशेष इस्पात हेतु ‘उत्पादन-संबद्ध प्रोत्साहन योजना’ 4. यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थल   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. डिजिटल व्यापार सुविधा पर 143 अर्थव्यवस्थाओं का वैश्विक सर्वेक्षण 2. स्वच्छ गंगा निधि 3. पाकिस्तान अधिकृत कश्मीर में चुनाव   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 23ನೇ ಜುಲೈ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ನ್ಯಾಯಾಂಗದ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯತೆ. 2. ಲಸಿಕೆ ಹಾಕಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳದ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕೆಲಸದ ಪರವಾನಗಿಯನ್ನು ನಿಷೇಧಿಸುವ ಅರುಣಾಚಲ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಆದೇಶಕ್ಕೆ ತಡೆಯಾಜ್ಞೆ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. ಒಳನಾಡಿನ ಹಡಗುಗಳ (ಶಿಪ್ಪಿಂಗ್) ಮಸೂದೆ. 2. ಗಂಗಾ ನದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೈಕ್ರೋಪ್ಲ್ಯಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಮಾಲಿನ್ಯ. 3. ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಣ್ಗಾವಲು ಕಾನೂನುಗಳು, ಮತ್ತು ಗೌಪ್ಯತೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಕಾಳಜಿಗಳು. 4. ಐಟಿ ನಿಯಮಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲಾದ ಅರ್ಜಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ನೋಟಿಸ್ ಜಾರಿಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್. …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 24 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 …

Clean Ganga Fund

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Clean Ganga Fund: Context: Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed that as on March 2021, funds of more than Rs 450 crore have been deposited in the Clean Ganga Fund.   About CGF: It has been setup as a trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882. It will allow resident …

Global Survey of 143 economies on Digital Trade Facilitation

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Global Survey of 143 economies on Digital Trade Facilitation: Context: United Nation’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) has released its latest Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. It is done every two years and aims …

UNESCO world heritage sites

Topics Covered: Important International Conventions. UNESCO world heritage sites: Context: UNESCO has voted to remove Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City from its world heritage list. The waterfront was stripped off of its status by the committee because of “irreversible loss of attributes conveying the outstanding universal value of the property”.   What is a World Heritage …

PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel: Read here Context: Union Cabinet approves Production-linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel.   Highlights and significance of the scheme: The duration of the scheme is from 2023-24 to 2027-28 (five …