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InsightsIAS Ethics 70 Days Plan Day 44 1) Explain the following with reference to civil services. Collegiality Spirit of service Temperance Wisdom 2) What does the quote means to you: “Ethics is nothing less than reverence for life’” 3) What do you understand by corporate governance? What are the six key components of corporate governance?
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Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 19 August 2019 Relevant articles from PIB: GS Paper 2: Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. BASIC countries What to study? For prelims: BASIC Nations. For mains: Need for, significance and challenges before the grouping. …
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Topics covered: Issues related to women. New rights for Saudi women: Context: Women in Saudi Arabia scored a significant victory earlier this month, after they were allowed to travel abroad without obtaining permission from a male guardian, apply for passports, and register their marriages and divorces. The new rules allow any person 21 and older …
Topic covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Delimitation of Constituencies What to study? For prelims and mains: What is delimitation, why is it needed, how is it carried out and special provisions w.r.t to J&K. Context: Since the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir state into the Union …
Topics covered: Awareness in space. Parker Solar Probe What to study? For Prelims: Features of the probe. For Mains: Significance of the mission, why study sun and the Corona? Context: On August 12, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed a year in service. It is part of NASA’s “Living With a Star” programme …
Topics covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Legislative Council What to study? For Prelims: Features, composition and formation of legislative councils. For Mains: Significance and issues related. Context: The Madhya Pradesh government has indicated that it plans to …
Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. BASIC countries What to study? For prelims: BASIC Nations. For mains: Need for, significance and challenges before the grouping. Context: The BASIC countries recently held their 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change in Sao Paulo, …
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 19 August 2019 QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services …
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RSTV: POLICY WATCH- 59 MINUTE LOAN PORTAL Introduction: One of the biggest announcements for the MSME sector was the 59 minute loan scheme which promises loan upto 5 crores rupees from banks to an online market lending place called psbloanin59minutes. This portal approves loan in 59 minutes and connects the borrower to the bank …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- 1OTH SCHEDULE Introduction: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said the time has come to revisit the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The Vice President, underlining the need to revisit the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, also known as the anti-defection law, said, “We should discuss this and come to a …
Insights into Editorial: Giving shape to an elusive strategic concept Context: In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff to provide “effective leadership at the top level” to the three wings of the armed forces, and to help improve coordination among them. Appointing …
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[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 19 August 2019 Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2019: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Tomorrow’s Static Topic:Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. General Studies – 1 …
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Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7) Debate upon the significance of the concept of emotional intelligence in today’s Digital age of alienation. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question aims to evaluate the relevance of EI in the age of digital world. Key …
Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 6) Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and suggest the various applications of emotional intelligence. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question is straight forward and aims to discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and its application. Key demand of …
Topic: Conservation, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 5) Indian Monsoon’s increasing unpredictability calls for greater efficiency in rainwater storage and use. Do you agree? Elucidate with suitable justifications. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses the urgency of focusing on …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 4) Do you agree that transforming Indian agriculture in the medium to long run would require fundamental reforms in land institutions apart from matters related to Agri-markets? Critically examine.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article talks about the significance …
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges 3) Why Some States in India have Bicameral Legislatures? Discuss the relevance of the Legislative Councils in the States in the backdrop of recent demand of certain states to create the second house. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) Appointment of a chief of defence staff (CDS), would constitute the most significant defence policy reform in decades for India. Comment.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister announced the …
