[ Admissions Open ] Insights IAS CONQUER Prelims 2024 – Ground Zero | Starts from 1st Nov. 2023

  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE   Starts from 1st Nov. 2023 Fee: Rs. 12000/- incl. taxes Early Bird Offer: Rs. 9999/- till 25th Oct. 2023 Old Subscribers: Rs. 9999/- incl. taxes     Hello Insightians, Greetings from the Insights IAS Team! We are delighted to announce the return of our “Conquer Prelims” program for the …

Sansad TV: Making India a Manufacturing Powerhouse

    Introduction: India’s manufacturing sector has become an engine for economic growth and job creating with cascading impact on other sectors of the economy. Fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2012, India’s manufacturing-sector GDP grew by an average of 9.5 percent per year. Then, over the next six years, growth declined to 7.4 percent. …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 22 September 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 …

Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Mapping Source: FPJ  Context: The Surya Regional Water Supply Project in Mumbai has achieved a significant breakthrough by completing the tunnelling work of the Tungareshwar tunnel.

Marine Tardigrade

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: TH  Context: Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade in Mandapam, south-east Tamil Nadu.   This tiny creature, measuring in micrometres, is known for its resilience and survival abilities and is often referred to as a ‘water bear.‘ The …

Gravitational Instabilities and Galaxy Evolution

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) aims to understand the connection between gravitational instabilities and galaxy evolution.   What are Gravitational Instabilities? Gravitational instabilities refer to disruptions or fluctuations in the gravitational forces within a celestial object, such as a galaxy or a …

Formation of Pink Diamond

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Earth  Context: Western Australian scientists have connected pink diamond formation to the Earth’s first supercontinent (Vaalbara or Nuna) and events 1.3 billion years ago.   What are pink diamonds? Pink diamonds are a rare and highly coveted type of diamond known for their stunning pink or reddish-pink colour. Pink diamonds …

Ethics and Outer Space

GS Paper 4    Source: TH  Context: After the success of Chandrayaan – 3 there have been discussions on the ethical frontiers of space exploration. Ethics in outer space exploration is a critical and evolving consideration as humanity continues to expand its presence beyond Earth’s boundaries.    Several key ethical principles and challenges are associated …

ICRIER Report: Leveraging E-commerce for the Growth of MSMEs

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Manufacturing Sector    Source: ICRIER Context: The report titled “Annual Survey of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) In India: Leveraging E-commerce for the Growth of MSMEs” conducted a comprehensive survey of MSMEs in India to explore the potential of e-commerce in enhancing their growth.   What are MSMEs?  Micro, Small …