[ SCHOLARSHIP TEST RESULTS ] OGP 2025 – by Insights IAS in association with St Aloysius College(autonomous), Mangaluru

  Dear all, We are hereby releasing the scholarship test results of OGP 2024 -by Insights IAS in association with St Aloysius College(autonomous), Mangaluru. Eligible students will receive and email and also call for the same. Students can visit the Mangaluru office for further details and admissions. Congratulations to all the students who have made …

[ ADMISSIONS OPEN ] OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 3 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Starts on 4th March 2024

    “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, if you use them wisely & strategically you can clear the exam. Vinay Sir’s guidance for the  …

Ergosphere

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Context: Scientists theorize that extracting matter and energy from the Ergosphere, the region between the event horizon and the stationary limit of a rotating black hole, is possible.   What is Ergosphere? The ergosphere is a region surrounding a rotating black hole, located between the event horizon and the stationary …

Dusted Apollo

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Dusted Apollo (Parnassius stenosemus), a rare high-altitude butterfly, has been sighted and photographed for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. Discovered in 1890, this species is extremely rare and has never been photographed in the region before. Its distribution range extends from Ladakh to …

Lunar nuclear reactor project

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: NASA has completed the first phase of its project to develop a nuclear fission reactor for the Moon, aiming to create a small electricity-generating reactor for future lunar missions and outposts. The project involves designing a reactor, power conversion systems, heat rejection mechanisms, and power distribution systems. …

SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) platform

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH launched two digital modules, the Maritime Single Window (MSW) and the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), within the SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) platform. These initiatives align with the Maritime Vision 2030, focusing on operational efficiency, technology integration, and improved ease of …

Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: NewsOnAir    Context: India formally launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, during the Republic Day reception. It is a significant step towards taking UPI global and fostering stronger ties.

C-CARES

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB    Context: The Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, inaugurated the C-CARES web portal of the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO). Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the portal marks a significant step in digitizing CMPFO’s records and processes. CMPFO administers …

Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana, which aims to enhance access and amenities for pilgrims visiting the Kamakhya temple (under the PM-DevINE scheme)    

Indian Society: Constitutional Values: Secularism and Pluralism

GS1/ GS2 Paper   Syllabus: Indian Society/ Indian Constitution    Source: TH  Context: Controversy arose during the new Parliament’s inaugural session when Members received copies of the Indian Constitution without the terms ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in the Preamble. The article discusses controversies over the Indian Constitution’s preamble and emphasizes the importance of “We the People” in …

Weekly Compilation of Practice to Progress(PYQs) for UPSC 29 Jan to 4 Feb

  Dear Student, In order to simplify your preparation further & to make revision easier, we will be releasing a weekly compilation of our UPSC PYQ Initiative: Practice to Progress, every Sunday! We hope that you all find it beneficial. Utilise these compilations to revise & ace the UPSC CSE Prelims 2023! Download the Compilation …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 15 January – 20 January 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE : 6 February 2024

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2023: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Why is the theory of …

Efforts must be intensified to improve governance frameworks and strengthen actions to improve the prevention, detection and sanctioning of corruption. Discuss.

Topic: challenges of corruption. 7. Efforts must be intensified to improve governance frameworks and strengthen actions to improve the prevention, detection and sanctioning of corruption. Discuss. (150 Words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – …

A strong ethical foundation is crucial for the long-term sustainability of an organization. Recognizing and rewarding ethical behaviour contributes to a positive and resilient organizational culture. Discuss.

Topic: Work culture, Quality of service delivery, 6. A strong ethical foundation is crucial for the long-term sustainability of an organization. Recognizing and rewarding ethical behaviour contributes to a positive and resilient organizational culture. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …