Project BOLD

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Project BOLD: Context: The project was launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) & BSF have launched Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy. Under this, they have planted 1000 bamboo saplings.   Background: Please note that recently KVIC launched Project BOLD in the tribal village …

Cabinet approves multilateral MoU signed by IFSCA

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Cabinet approves multilateral MoU signed by IFSCA: Context: The Cabinet has approved a multilateral MoU signed between the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), and International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).   Background: In 2002 IOSCO adopted a …

The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952: Click here Context: The West Bengal government has set up a Commission of Inquiry (Lokur Commission), under the 1952 Act, to look into the alleged surveillance of phones using the Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-intelligence company NSO Group. The Commission …

Earth Overshoot Day, 2021

Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena. Earth Overshoot Day, 2021: Context: Earth Overshoot Day 2021 happened on July 29, almost a month earlier than the year before. It was pushed forward because emissions are on the rise and biodiversity loss is speeding up.   Who announces the date? The date is announced annually by the Global Footprint …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- DRONE DRAFT RULES: IMPETUS TO FUTURE TECH

Introduction: The Union Civil Aviation ministry released the draft of the national drone policy, making it significantly easier for people and companies to own and operate drones, while also streamlining the certification process for manufacturers, importers and users. Key changes: Built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring, “The Drone Rules, 2021” will …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR – 2021] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 30 जुलाई 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन– II   विषय: शिक्षा से संबंधित सामाजिक क्षेत्र/सेवाओं के विकास और प्रबंधन से संबंधित विषय। 1. भारत में किसी भी नीति के क्रियान्वयन में आने वाली सामान्य चुनौतियों को रेखांकित करते हुए राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 28ನೇ ಜುಲೈ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ: ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 1: 1. ವಿಶ್ವ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ ಪಡೆದ ಹರಪ್ಪ ನಾಗರಿಕತೆಯ ನಗರ ಧೋಲವೀರ. 2. ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನದಿಂದ, ಭಗತ್ ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅವರ ವಿಚಾರಣೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಮನವಿ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಹಕ್ಕನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಜಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆಯನ್ನು ಕೋರಿದ ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ ಕೋರ್ಟ್. 2. ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಅನಾಥ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಲು PM-CARES ನಿಧಿ. 3. ಫ್ಯಾಕ್ಟೋರಿಂಗ್ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ …

[InstaMotivation@9pm] God is available everywhere. Are you ready to see him?

  There are these two guys sitting together in a bar in the remote Alaskan wilderness. One of the guys is religious, the other is an atheist, and the two are arguing about the existence of God with that special intensity that comes after about the fourth beer.  And the atheist says: “Look, it’s not …

Insights into Editorial: What UNESCO heritage site Dholavira tells us about the Indus Valley Civilisation

    Context: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), recently, inscribed the 13th-century Ramappa in Palampet, Telangana a ‘World Heritage Site’. Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city, received the UNESCO world heritage site tag. While Dholavira became the fourth site from Gujarat and 40th from India to make the list, …

[Insights Secure – 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 July 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 education …

In a society where the government is unable to provide food or work, can begging be considered a restraint or an offense? Is it not immoral to turn the poor into criminals until the government can offer good livelihoods for everybody? Analyse from ethical perspective.

Topic: Case study 7. In a society where the government is unable to provide food or work, can begging be considered a restraint or an offense? Is it not immoral to turn the poor into criminals until the government can offer good livelihoods for everybody? Analyse from ethical perspective. (250 words) Reference:  Times of India …

Analyse the implications of state’s interference on Indian agriculture.

Topic: Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices 6. Analyse the implications of state’s interference on Indian agriculture. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture. Key Demand of the question: Analyse the implications of state’s interference on Indian agriculture in detail and …

Discuss different types of cybercrimes with examples and suggest measures required to be taken to fight the peril in India.

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. 5. Discuss different types of cybercrimes with examples and suggest measures required to be taken to fight the peril in India. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why …

There is a significant untapped potential to expand India-EU bilateral trade relation through an FTA. Elucidate.

Topic: GS-2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-3: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 4. There is a significant untapped potential to expand India-EU bilateral trade relation through an FTA. Elucidate. (250 words) Reference:  Financial Express Why …

The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a cue that the power to regulate cooperatives must stay with States. Do you agree? Comment.

Topic: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions, and Basic Structure. 3. The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a cue that the power to regulate cooperatives must stay with States. Do you agree? Comment. (250 words) Reference    The Hindu Why the question: In Union of India vs. Rajendra N. Shah, the Supreme …