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Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

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[pib] ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-e-sahaj-portal-for-grant-of-security-clearance/

Read about e Sahaj portal and national security clearance. Important for Prelims.

[pib] New operational guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-new-operational-guidelines-for-pradhan-mantri-fasal-bima-yojana-pmfby/

Read about PMFBY. Becomes important in the context of the agricultural crisis in India and the need to protect farmers.

[pib] C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-c-dac-information-media-server-cims/

Read about CIMS and its applications. Can be asked in Prelims.

[pib] Medical Cyclotron Facility Cyclone-30, Kolkata

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-medical-cyclotron-facility-cyclone-30-kolkata/

Know the details of the project and technical specifications. This type of questions are a common sight in Prelims.

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Assam draft NRC: Supreme Court orders resumption of filing of claims, objections by 40 lakh left-out people

The Supreme Court has ordered the resumption of filing of claims and objections by around 40 lakh people who were left out in the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) of Assam

Assam, which had faced an influx of people from Bangladesh since the early 20th century, is the only State having an NRC, which was first prepared in 1951

No important points in the news except the above fact.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

[pib] India first country in the world to develop Cooling Action Plan

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-first-country-in-the-world-to-develop-cooling-action-plan/

Read about ICAP and India’s effort in controlling global warming. Important for Prelims.

CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilized

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cic-wants-break-up-of-how-mplads-funds-are-utilized/

Read about the MPLADS scheme for Prelims. How it has not been a success can be a topic for Mains.

NITI Aayog for clear policy on ‘jhum’ 

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/niti-aayog-for-clear-policy-on-jhum-cultivation/

Jhum cultivation and other types of shifting cultivation can be asked in Prelims along with the areas in which they are practised.

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India urges Pakistan to create conducive environment for talks

India has urged Pakistan to create a ‘conducive’ environment for restarting dialogue

No important points in the news from the exam perspective

 

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

More river stretches are now critically polluted: CPCB

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/more-river-stretches-are-now-critically-polluted-cpcb/

Revisit environment book/notes and read about BOD, COD and related concepts. Can be asked in Prelims.

Indigenous anti-tank missile test-fired

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indigenous-anti-tank-missile-test-fired/

Read about MPTAGM. Important for Prelims.

EyeROV TUNA: India’s first Underwater Robotic Drone

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/eyerov-tuna-indias-first-underwater-robotic-drone/

Such Science & tech innovations are a common sight in Prelims. Remember the details.

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3,400 centres to aid in practice tests

Union HRD Minister has inaugurated a network of 3,404 Test Practice Centres (TPCs) spread across the country to help students get familiar with the pattern of competitive exams to be conducted by the newly established National Testing Agency (NTA)

No important points in the news from the exam perspective

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

Andhra launches e-Rythu to boost cashless farm ecosystem

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/andhra-launches-e-rythu-to-boost-cashless-farm-ecosystem/

A unique initiative for helping farmers. Note the details. The term can be asked in Prelims.

Govt prohibits manufacture, supply, sale of 328 FDC drugs

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-prohibits-manufacture-supply-sale-of-328-fdc-drugs/

Know what are FDC drugs and reasons behind their ban. Important for Pre as well Mains.

[pib] TCIL, MEA sign MOU for pan Africa e-network project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-tcil-mea-sign-mou-for-pan-africa-e-network-project/

India has been increasing its presence in Farica in recent years. Know about the current status of investments and the new projects. Important for Pre & Mains.

[op-ed snap] Reimagining financial reforms in India, 10 years after Great Recession

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-reimagining-financial-reforms-in-india-10-years-after-great-recession/

Note about FSDC, FSLRC for Prelims. Knowing reasons for GFC can help in extending Mains answers with economic facts.

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Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed new Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogoi has been appointed as the 46th Chief Justice of India

No important points in this news for the exam. But do read about the appointment process of judges in HC as well SC

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

[pib] Health Ministry issues a notification for bringing the HIV/AIDS Act, 2017 in force

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-health-ministry-issues-a-notification-for-bringing-the-hiv-aids-act-2017-in-force/

Note about the details of the act and what other measures need to be taken to remove the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS. Important for Mains.

UN sees 70% chance of El Nino event this year

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/un-sees-70-chance-of-el-nino-event-this-year/

El Nino is important for Pre as well as Mains. Know how it originates, its effects and other details.

India’s first missile tracking ship is readying for sea trials

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-first-missile-tracking-ship-is-readying-for-sea-trials/

Note details about the ship being built and special features. Important from Prelims perspective.

Greenhouse gas emissions from Indian paddy fields Very High: NY based Study

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-indian-paddy-fields-very-high-ny-based-study/

Agriculture is considered to be one of the major contributors to global warming and the study reaffirms that fact. Note important points of the study and quote them in Mains answers.

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Sidhu bats for Kartarpur Sahib pilgrim corridor

Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has written to the Centre, asking for steps to realise a “Kartarpur Sahib corridor” for pilgrims

It was in Kartarpur Sahib, now in Pakistan, that Guru Nanak Dev had spent the last 18 years of his life. The Gurdwara is close to the International Border

No important points in the news from the exam point of view.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

Ocean Cleanup team heads to the Pacific

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ocean-cleanup-team-heads-to-the-pacific/

Read about Ocean cleanup project and Pacific garbage patch. Important for Prelims.

Elusive snow leopard spotted in Himachal wildlife sanctuary

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/elusive-snow-leopard-spotted-in-himachal-wildlife-sanctuary/

Make notes about the location of Lippa-asra WLS and Snow leopard protection status. Can be asked in Prelims.

Animals in Wrong Role

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/animals-in-wrong-role/

Know provisions of Prevention of cruelty to animals act and other related statutes. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

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CRPF takes up mental health project for jawans to check suicides, depression

Concerned over suicides and stress factors claiming more lives of troops than during operations, the country’s largest paramilitary force, the CRPF, has launched a first-time project to ascertain jawans’ mental health

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Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

Heritage tag for 2 irrigation facilities in Telangana

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/heritage-tag-for-2-irrigation-facilities-in-telangana/

Read about ICID and the sites which have got heritage tag. Important for Prelims.

Limit for filing cases in Debt Recovery Tribunal doubled

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/limit-for-filing-cases-in-debt-recovery-tribunal-doubled/

Note about the functioning of debt recovery tribunals and SARFAESI Act. Important for Pre as well Mains.

UN Chief appeals for Ratification of CTBT to India and US

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/un-chief-appeals-for-ratification-of-ctbt-to-india-and-us/

CTBT has been in news due to heightened tensions in the Korean peninsula. Make notes about it.

India, France to collaborate on Gaganyaan mission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-france-to-collaborate-on-gaganyaan-mission/

Gaganyaan mission is very important from Prelims perspective. All details about it need to be remembered.

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Trial through WhatsApp: Is this some kind of a joke, asks Supreme Court

WhatsApp caused raised eyebrows in the Supreme Court this week when it was informed that a criminal case was conducted via the service as a lower court judge in Hazaribagh put the accused on trial by pronouncing the order framing charges against them through a ‘WhatsApp’ call

No important points in news from the exam perspective

 

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

IMA moots ethics code overhaul

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ima-moots-ethics-code-overhaul/

There are various ethical issues faced by doctors when they are on duty. An attempt is being made to provide a structure to resolve these issues when they arise.  A question can appear in paper 4 related to medical ethics.

Jan Dhan Yojana made an open-ended scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/jandhan-yojana-made-an-open-ended-scheme/

Note details about PMJDY as it is a major milestone in achieving financial inclusion in the country. Important for Pre as well Mains.

[op-ed snap] Post office solutions: the challenges facing India Post Payments Bank

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-post-office-solutions-the-challenges-facing-india-post-payments-bank/

The editorial discusses challenges that IPPB will face. Important from mains perspective.

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Supreme Court won’t stay SC/ST Act changes

The Supreme Court has refused to stay the recent amendments to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, which were meant to nullify the effect of a March 20 judgment of the court

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill of 2018 had restored the legislative intent of the original Act, which barred anticipatory bail to a person accused of insulting or hurting a Dalit

No important points from the exam point of view

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High relevance news

[pib] Centenary of the Battle of Haifa Celebrated

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-centenary-of-the-battle-of-haifa-celebrated/

Read about the battle of Haifa as well as India’s participation in world wars. Important for Prelims as well as Mains.

[pib] Global Sanitation Convention to Herald 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-global-sanitation-convention-to-herald-150th-birth-anniversary-of-mahatma-gandhi/

MGISC can be asked in Prelims. Note all important points.

India signs landmark defence pact with U.S.

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-signs-landmark-defence-pact-with-u-s/

Read about COMCASA, LEMOA & GSOMIA. Can be asked in Prelims. 2+2 dialogue and India-US relationship over the years can appear in Mains.

Govt. grants ‘trust’ status to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-grants-trust-status-to-bharat-ke-veer-initiative/

Note details of Bharat ke veer initiative. Important for Prelims.

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Mesco to make upgraded Hansa for NAL

CSIR’s National Aerospace Laboratories said it has roped in Mesco Aerospace Ltd., New Delhi, to modify, produce and market an upgraded version of its small aircraft, to be called Hansa-NG. NG is for `new generation’

No important points in the news from the exam perspective