Month: July 2021

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DAY – 29 ( INSTA REVISION TEST – 29)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. What is diaspora diplomacy? Discuss the role of global Indian diaspora can play in the ‘New India’. (250 words)   2. Compare and contrast the nature and significance …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 1 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 …

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Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020

Topics Covered: Cybersecurity related issues. Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020: Context: United Nations’ specialised agency for information and communication technologies — International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020.   About the index: The index is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global …

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Gaganyaan

Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Gaganyaan: Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the first uncrewed mission in December, as part of the human spaceflight programme ‘Gaganyaan’. It is facing challenges due to the adverse impact of the COVID-19-induced lockdowns that has disrupted hardware delivery schedules. As part of the mandate of …

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UN Peacekeeping

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Peacekeeping: Context: The 193 member states of the United Nations have thus far failed to agree on a peacekeeping budget for the year beginning July 1, which could lead to “a freeze on all missions” should a deal not soon materialize. The roadblock …

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Protection Officers in addressing Domestic Violence

Topics Covered: Issues related to women. Protection Officers in addressing Domestic Violence: Context: The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has launched a Training Programme of Protection Officers in addressing Domestic Violence.   Aim: The training aims to focus on the role of different stakeholders/service providers …

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[COMPILATION] InsightsIAS Current Affairs Quiz – June 2021

  Click the following link to download Compilation of current affairs  Quiz (June 2021) Insights June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz Questions Insights June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz Compilation    Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos

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[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 30ನೇ ಜೂನ್ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ಸಂಸದೀಯ ಸವಲತ್ತುಗಳು. 2. ಒಂದು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ಒಂದು ಪಡಿತರ ಚೀಟಿ ಯೋಜನೆ (ONORC). 3. ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಮೊಡೆರ್ನಾ ಲಸಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಆಮದು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಿಪ್ಲಾ ಕಂಪನಿಗೆ ಅನುಮತಿ ನೀಡಿದೆ. 4. ಒಪೆಕ್ ಸಂಘಟನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಚ್ಚುತ್ತಿರುವ ತೈಲ ಬೆಲೆಗಳು. 5. ಶ್ರೀಲಂಕಾವು,ಭಾರತದೊಂದಿಗೆ $ 1 ಬಿಲಿಯನ್ ಕರೆನ್ಸಿ ವಿನಿಮಯ ಒಪ್ಪಂದವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ. 6. ಯುರೋಪಿಯನ್ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ಹೊಸ ‘ಲಸಿಕೆ ಪಾಸ್‌ಪೋರ್ಟ್’ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಯಾವುದು, ಮತ್ತು ಅದು ಕೋವಿಶೀಲ್ಡ್ …

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Insights into Editorial: Centre rolls out second wave stimulus

    Context: In a first set of measures to mitigate the economic impact of the devastating second Covid wave, Finance Ministry announced a series of steps aimed to push credit off-take in priority areas such as health infrastructure and the severely hit tourism sector by providing interest-rate concessions. Alongside a move to expand the …

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[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 1 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 – 1   Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1. Do you think …

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Why is it important for civil servants to be politically neutral? Highlight and explain the challenges faced by politically neutral civil servants in different situations.

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. 7. Why is …

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