[ Day 1 – June 20, 2022] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2022 – Art & Culture & Ethics

Art & Culture:  Q1. Discuss the contribution of Kakatiya dynasty to Indian art and architecture. 10M Q2. In what way did Vedanta philosophy contribute to the Indian renaissance? Substantiate your answer with examples. 15M   Ethics: Q3.Can government policies and programs determine or influence the ethical behavior of the general population? Critically examine. (10M)   …

[New Release] MAINS 30 – Insights IAS Monthly Current Affairs Magazine- May 2022

  Dear Students! InsightsIAS has always been a harbinger of pioneering initiatives: Secure, Core batch, Weekly CA Magazine, etc. We pride ourselves on being a student-centric organisation & always strive to give you’ll the best, whether it is content in the form of current affairs, quizzes, courses or test series. We are delighted to present …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 20 June 2022

  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 …

Mahodiya, location of Panchayat series, real and reel life are not that far apart

GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Public Service Values   Context: Polling for Madhya Pradesh panchayat elections with SC-directed OBC reservation is less than a week away. Famous series Panchayat had highlighted the issues prevalent in most Indian Villages. The location where the series was shot i.e. Madhya Pradesh’s Mahodiya faces almost all the issues that have …

A major revamp for Bank Board Bureau

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment.   Context: The finance ministry is working to expand and relaunch the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) by bringing in more representatives from the insurance sector.   Revamp plan: Add new member Empower: Finance ministry wants to legally …

What west Seti Power Project can mean for India-Nepal ties

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: India and neighbourhood- relations   Context: India will be taking over an ambitious hydropower project in Nepal West Seti nearly four years after China withdrew from it, ending a six-year engagement between 2012 and 2018. India’s National Hydro Power Corporation has already begun preliminary engagement of the site in far-western Nepal …

India and Bangladesh should work on river management

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: India and neighbourhood- relations   Context: At the seventh round of the India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission, External Affairs Minister extended India’s assistance in the management of the annual flood in Bangladesh. Collaborations agreed on: Artificial Intelligence, startups, fintech and cybersecurity. Joint Statement: Two countries remain focused on the “importance of safe, …

Election Commission wants people to run from one seat

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies.   Context: The Election Commission has made a fresh push for amending the law to bar people from contesting more than one seat. It said that if it cannot be done, then a hefty fine should be imposed …

India gives emergency visas for 111 Afghan Hindus, Sikhs

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India, protection of people.   Context: The Union Home Ministry granted emergency visas to 111 Hindus and Sikhs from Afghanistan, hours after Saturday’s terror attack at a gurdwara in Kabul. All had applied for visas in September 2021, but the …

Sansad TV: Committee Report- Ethical Standards in Media Coverage

    Introduction: The Standing Committee on Communications and Information presented its report on ‘Ethical Standards in Media Coverage’.  As of January 2020, there are 1.45 lakh newspapers, 387 news and current affairs channel, and 495 radio stations operated by All India Radio.  The Committee has recommended forming a Commission to cover all aspects included …