Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 24 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 24 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics Covered: Women related issues. Welfare schemes for the protection of vulnerable sections of the society.   National Girl Child Day (NGCD)   What to study? For Prelims: About NGCD- objectives, theme and significance, BBBP-key features. For Mains: BBBP significance, challenges to …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 23 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 23 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics Covered: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Article 35A and related issues   What to study? …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 22 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 22 January 2019 Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- Important amendments and parts. Salient features of RPA.   10th Schedule of the Constitution   What to study? For Prelims: Features of 10th schedule of the constitution, dismissal, exceptions and judicial review of the decision. For Mains: Significance of anti- …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 21 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 21 January 2019 Paper 2: Topics Covered: Statutory organizations. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability.   Appointment of Chief Information Commissioner   What to study? For Prelims: About CIC and ICs- appointment, eligibility and other related key facts. For Mains: Issues related to appointment of CIC and issues …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 19 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 19 January 2019 Paper 1: Topics Covered: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.   Goa’s ‘Opinion Poll Day’   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Opinion Poll Day- historical background and significance.   Context: Goa celebrated its 52nd ‘Asmitai Dis’ (Identity Day) or Opinion Poll Day on …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 18 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 18 January 2019   Paper 2: Topics Covered: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 17 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 17 January 2019 Paper 1 and 3: Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Disaster and disaster management.   Kumbh Mela 2019   What to study? For Prelims: About Kumbh Mela- places where it is held, …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 16 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 16 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 15 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 15 January 2019 Paper 1: Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Indian harvest festivals   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Harvest festivals celebrated across various parts of the country and their significance. …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 14 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 14 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Welfare …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 12 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 12 January 2019 Paper 1 and 3: Topics Covered:   Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Disaster and disaster …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 11 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 11 January 2019 Paper 2 and 3: Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 10 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 10 January 2019 Paper 1: Topics covered: Women related issues.   Web- Wonder Women Campaign   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features and significance of the campaign.   Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has launched an online campaign Web- Wonder Women …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 09 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 09 January 2019 Paper 2: Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Role of civil services in a democracy.   …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 08 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 08 January 2019 Paper 2: Topics covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Section 66A of the IT Act   What to study? For Prelims: …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 07 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 07 January 2019 Paper 1: Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.   Polar vortex   What to …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 05 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 05 January 2019 Paper 1 and 2: Topics covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. India and its neighbourhood- relations.   Panj Tirath Hindu religious site declared as national heritage   What to study? For Prelims: About …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 04 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 04 January 2019 Paper 1: Topics covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Monuments of national importance   What to study? For Prelims: What are ancient monuments? ASI and monuments of national importance. For Mains: Significance …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 03 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 03 January 2019 Paper 2: Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. …

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 02 January 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 02 January 2019 Paper 1: Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Bhima Koregaon anniversary   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Battle of Koregaon- reasons, key facts and outcomes of the battle.   …