SECURE SYNOPSIS: 16 July 2021 – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1]   NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. General Studies … Read more

Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 19 July 2021 – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1]   Information Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions on a daily basis. Regular Practice would help one overcome the fear of CSAT too.We are naming this initiative as Insta– DART … Read more

China’s Zhurong Mars rover – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1] Topics Covered: Awareness in space.  China’s Zhurong Mars rover:  Context:  China’s Zhurong rover has driven for 509 meters on the surface of Mars so far.  The Zhurong rover has been working on the red planet for 63 Martian days. A Martian day is roughly 40 minutes longer than a day on Earth.    Background:  China’s … Read more

What is Israeli spyware Pegasus?  – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1] Context:  The continued use of spyware Pegasus, which an Israeli company sells to governments worldwide, has been confirmed with fresh reports. Like the phones it targets, Pegasus has been apparently updated and now comes with new surveillance capabilities.    What is Pegasus?  It is a spyware tool developed by an Israeli firm, the NSO … Read more

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- RBI’S FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1] Introduction: RBI has released its Financial Stability Report. It says Policy support & Vaccination has been nurturing global recovery though second wave of Covid-19 has dented domestic economic activity. RBI also says that Financial position of banks has shored up through policy support but banks need to reinforce their capital & liquidity position. Highlights: … Read more

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 19th July 2021

[ad_1] Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Unique initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Policies and Interventions  In news Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), one of the world’s largest affordable housing Missions , has launched two unique initiatives. It has launched Khushiyon … Read more