[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 19 November 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 …

Vikram-S Rocket launch: India’s first privately developed rocket under Mission Prarambh

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology, Awareness in the fields of Space   Source: TH  Directive: The article will help to understand Mission Prarambh, Vikram-S, Artemis 1 and their significance (we had previously covered Mission Prarambh, but this is a much more detailed analysis)  Context: In a historic moment, Vikram-S, …

New draft digital data protection bill tabled for comments

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it   Source: TH  Direction: The article highlights the key provisions of the new draft and where it falls short in protecting citizens’ rights.  Context: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, was recently opened by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT …

[Reminder ] Scholarship Test for OGP 2024 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) –Batch 1 at Bengaluru & Delhi: a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE – scheduled for tomorrow(20th Nov. 2022)

    CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR OFFLINE SCHOLARSHIP TEST  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP TEST   “I am an OGP 2021 student. Insights IAS & Vinay Sir played a significant role in my success. When I entered preparation I had no clue, but at Insights IAS- the institute gives you enough resources, …

[ UPDATE ] InsightsIAS Political Science & International Relations Optional Classes 2023 – Batch 2

    CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR PSIR OPTIONAL CLASSES 2023 – Batch 2   Starts from : 28th Nov. 2022 Fee : Rs. 32500/- incl. taxes Early Bird Offer: 10% discount till 14th Nov. 2022 Old subscriber discount : 10%   PSIR is one of the popular optional among the UPSC aspirants, as the …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 7th Nov – 12th Nov 2022

  InsightsIAS is delighted to present the 27th edition of the Weekly Current Affairs magazine. It is, as the name suggests, a compilation of the Daily CA initiative of the preceding week. Our motto at InsightsIAS has always been about simplifying UPSC exam preparation for you. This magazine will be an essential study aid – …

Sansad TV: Perspective- RBI’s Digital Currency

    Introduction: RBI has commenced India’s first Digital Rupee pilot project has commenced in the wholesale segment. The use case for this pilot is settlement of secondary market transactions in government securities and nine banks have been identified for participation in this pilot project. According to the Central Bank, use of digital ruppe in …

Sansad TV: Milestones Series- Project Tiger in India

    Introduction: Project Tiger in India was launched on 1st April 1973 as a major wildlife conservation project in India. It was launched from the Jim Corbett National Park of Uttarakhand. The initiative is funded by the Union Govt. of India and administered under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. National Tiger …

Sansad TV: Special Report- National Logistics Policy

    Introduction: The National Logistics policy aims to reduce the cost of logistics from 14-18 percent of GDP to global best practices of 8 percent by 2030. Countries like the US, South Korea, Singapore, and certain European nations have such a low logistics cost-to-GDP ratio. The policy’s target is to ensure that logistical issues …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : 10 years of POCSO

  Source: Indian Express   Prelims: POCSO, National Crime Record Bureau etc Mains GS Paper I and II: Vulnerable sections of society, Laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections of society etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Ten years after the enactment of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Indian Air Force needs a new doctrine

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Atmanirbhar, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Quad, modern technologies in defense etc Mains GS Paper II and III: Science and technology-Development and their applications and effects in everyday life etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS There is a greater pitch for aatmanirbharta in the field of the defense inventory in India.   …

[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 19 November 2022

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   Answer the following questions in 150 words: General Studies – 1   1. The government must notice various factors adversely affecting heritage places and view them through the lenses of conservation in order to protect cultural heritage as …

The Intelligence and counter-terror specialist agencies must begin to anticipate how to deal with ‘new era terrorists’, recruited over the Internet as they pose a great challenge to internal security of the country. Analyse.

  10. The Intelligence and counter-terror specialist agencies must begin to anticipate how to deal with ‘new era terrorists’, recruited over the Internet as they pose a great challenge to internal security of the country. Analyse. Reference: Insights on India

Indian climate startups are leveraging technology to help the country achieve sustainability in the long run. From new-age battery technology for vehicles to waste management technology to adopting renewable energy — Indian startups are leaving no stones unturned to fight climate change. In what ways, could they be promoted and scaled up on a greater scale?

  9. Indian climate startups are leveraging technology to help the country achieve sustainability in the long run. From new-age battery technology for vehicles to waste management technology to adopting renewable energy — Indian startups are leaving no stones unturned to fight climate change. In what ways, could they be promoted and scaled up on …

The current global environment with its macroeconomic, trade and strategic challenges makes it all the more compelling for the world’s two largest democracies to deepen their engagement in a way that is mutually beneficial. Comment in the light Indo-U.S. relations.

  8. The current global environment with its macroeconomic, trade and strategic challenges makes it all the more compelling for the world’s two largest democracies to deepen their engagement in a way that is mutually beneficial. Comment in the light Indo-U.S. relations. Reference: The Hindu

Critically analyse the performance of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme (PMGKAY) in addressing the food needs of the poor by distributing free foodgrains. Do you think the further extension of the scheme is a prudent move or an electoral freebie?

  7. Critically analyse the performance of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme (PMGKAY) in addressing the food needs of the poor by distributing free foodgrains. Do you think the further extension of the scheme is a prudent move or an electoral freebie? Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India