[Announcement] SCHOLARSHIP TEST for IPM-2024(Integrated Prelims-cum-Mains) TEST SERIES on 5th March 2023

    REGISTER HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP TEST   Dear student, Welcome to Insights IAS – an institute that has been at the forefront of UPSC Civil Services Preparation since its inception, pioneering online learning and several other offline initiatives. Today, we are thrilled to present to you our highly anticipated Integrated Prelims-cum-Mains Test Series (IPM) …

[Trailer]How to face your fears: Conquer the monster within! | A Little More Light with Vinay Sir| UPSC | Podcast By Insights IAS

    Dear Student,   There are just 91 days left for May 28th! What is the first emotion that you feel when you think of UPSC PRELIMS? FEAR or excitement? We hope that it is the latter, however, majority of the aspirants are gripped by FEAR as the final countdown to Prelims begins.   …

[Reminder] Last day to avail 10% early bird discount for OGP 2024 Batch 3 – a full-fledged integrated foundation program for UPSC CSE 2024 at Bengaluru from 6th March 2023

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE  OGP 2024 Batch 3 (Bengaluru Centre) :   Starts from : 6th March 2023 Fee: Online Classes : Rs. 1,12,000/- incl. taxes Offline Classes : Rs. 1,25,000/- incl. taxes Early Bird Offer: 10% discount till 25th Feb. 2023 Click Here to Subscribe for OGP 2024 Batch 3 Bengaluru …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Slow Path To Peace

  Source: Indian Express Prelims: Jammu and Kashmir-Issue, geographic location etc Mains GS Paper II: Importance of Jammu and Kashmir, security concerns, delimitation Commission etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Union government is discussing a “proposal to withdraw the Indian Army completely from the Valley hinterland. INSIGHTS ON THE ISSUE Context Jammu and Kashmir-Background . Jammu …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Cyberattacks are rising, but there is an ideal patch

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: G20, ransomware, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) etc Mains GS Paper III: Linkage of organized crimes with terrorism, implications of cybercrimes on security etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS India has highlighted the soft underbelly, fast expanding digital networks. Ransomwares have emerged as the most predominant of malicious cyberattacks. According to the …

Sansad TV: Committe Report- Anti-Competitive Practices by Big Tech Companies

    Introduction: The world is digitizing rapidly. The digital markets are present across the national and global economy in most sectors from healthcare to finance from transportation services to education. The leading players are collectively referred to as Big Tech companies. Since digital markets do not have sufficient competition, they also are prone to …

Sansad TV: 75 Years- Laws that Shaped India- The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act- NDPS Act,1985

    Introduction: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was passed by the Parliament in 1985 to consolidate and amend the law relating to narcotic drugs, and to make stringent provisions for the control and regulation of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. NDPS Act: India is a signatory to the United …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 25 February 2023

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 ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

COP-28 (Dubai) must focus on adaptation instead of mitigation, says India

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation/ Disaster Management   Source: The Hindu   The concepts of mitigation and adaptation are at the heart of international climate discourse. Adaptation measures for climate change   Adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or …

The other victim: The environmental costs of the Russia-Ukraine War

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environmental Pollution   Source: Indian Express   Context: The conflict in Ukraine has racked up environmental costs that will far outlive the actual fighting.   How is the war affecting the environment? Fighting-induced destruction: Nuclear power plants and facilities, energy infrastructure, including oil storage tankers, oil refineries, drilling platforms and gas …

A brief history of the Khalistan movement

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: Post-independence consolidation   Source: IE  Context: Hundreds of followers of a radical preacher and pro-Khalistan leader (Amritpal Singh) clashed violently with police near Amritsar, demanding the release of one of their colleagues.   Background: Amritpal Singh is a follower of the slain Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and took the reins …

[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 25 February 2023

  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. What were the contributions of Tipu Sultan to the regional kingdom of Mysore? Examine the reasons for the defeat of Tipu in the Anglo-Mysore wars? …

What do you understand by emission trading? As a policy tool to control greenhouse gas emissions, the carbon emissions trading scheme can achieve the goal of reducing emissions while minimizing overall emissions reduction costs through market transactions. Examine.

  10. What do you understand by emission trading? As a policy tool to control greenhouse gas emissions, the carbon emissions trading scheme can achieve the goal of reducing emissions while minimizing overall emissions reduction costs through market transactions. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India