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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

World Bank launches world-first blockchain bond

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/world-bank-launches-world-first-blockchain-bond/

Note the name of the bond. Can be asked in prelims.

SC moots steps to clean up politics

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sc-moots-steps-to-clean-up-politics/

Make notes about disqualification provisions mentioned & about SC directives. Important for Mains.

Centre unveils International UDAN 

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-unveils-international-udan/

UDAN was an ambitious scheme of the government and has resulted in increased air traffic as well as connectivity across India. Now its international version would help do the same on a global level. Note the details of the plan. Important for pre as well as mains.

Low Relevance News

Quad countries discuss ocean security

Quad is still in informal stage and talks are going on on various issues.

This news also covers a part of it. No important details for the exam.

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

SC scraps NOTA option for RS polls

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sc-scraps-nota-option-for-rs-polls/

While SC was at the forefront in giving NOTA an identity, now it has scrapped it from Rajya Sabha voting. Know the reasons. Can be asked in Mains & as a tricky statement in prelims as well.

Explained: “Calamity of a severe nature”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-calamity-of-a-severe-nature/

Amidst demands of declaring Kerela Floods aa s national disaster, Centre has declared it as the calamity of severre nature. Know about the term and what all entails after this declaration. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

NASA’s InSight spacecraft crosses halfway mark to Mars

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasa-s-insight-spacecraft-crosses-halfway-mark-to-mars/

Note about Insight mission of NASA and its objectives. Space programs are now also being asked in Mains apart from Prelims.

What does the falling rupee mean for you and economy?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-does-the-falling-rupee-mean-for-you-and-economy/

An important article explaining the effects of the devaluation of the rupee. Must read for Pre as well as Mains.

Low Relevance News

Centre rules out total ban on firecrackers

The Centre has ruled out a national ban on firecrackers and suggested the production of “green crackers”, community cracker bursting in major cities and a freeze on the production of series crackers or laris as alternative measures to curb pollution during Diwali

No important points for the exam. The news is also less relevant as the matter is subjudice

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

WHO highlights ways to reduce cancer risk

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/who-highlights-ways-to-reduce-cancer-risk/

Non-communicable diseases are on the rise and especially Cancer & other new age diseases. Know about WHO findings. Data can be quoted in Mains.

UIDAI announces phased roll-out of facial recognition

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/uidai-announces-phased-roll-out-of-facial-recognition/

Another major technological advancement in Aadhar that will help curb leakages in the system that were happening even after DBT. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

N Raghuram elected Chair of International Nitrogen Initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/n-raghuram-elected-chair-of-international-nitrogen-initiative/

Note about International Nitrogen Initiative. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

Rules revised on IIT foreign student fees

The Board of Governors of each Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will now decide what fees foreign students will have to pay to study there, the IIT Council decided

There will be no change in the fees domestic undergraduate students pay to study in the IITs.

No important points from 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

[op-ed snap] Suddenly, another emerging market currency crisis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-suddenly-another-emerging-market-currency-crisis/

The editorial discusses ongoing fall in the value of rupee & other currencies and lists out the reasons as well as steps that can be taken to arrest the trend in future. Must read for mains.

[pib] Successful Flight Tests of Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) and ATGM ‘HELINA’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-successful-flight-tests-of-smart-anti-airfield-weapon-saaw-and-atgm-helina/

Missiles & defence equipment are important from Prelims perspective. India’s defence research can be asked in Mains.

Banks set to come out of PCA framework this year

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banks-set-to-come-out-of-pca-framework-this-year/

Note about PCA framework & NPA problem. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

Government bans use of petcoke as fuel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-bans-use-of-petcoke-as-fuel/

Make notes about petcoke, its harmful effects & uses. Can be asked in Pre as well as Mains.

Low Relevance News

NGT constitutes ‘independent body’ to consider Vedanta’s plea challenging Sterlite plant closure

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday constituted an “independent body” to decide Vedanta Limited’s plea challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s order to close the Sterlite copper plant at Thoothukudi

The Green Bench said that the committee will be headed by a retired judge and also have representatives from CPCB and MoEF&CC

No important points for the exam.

In a letter to Imran, Modi says India looks for meaningful engagement with Pakistan

PM Modi has sent a letter to his newly-elected Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan, conveying that New Delhi was looking for constructive and meaningful engagement with Islamabad

Not very detailed news. Zero relevant for the exam.

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

Scientists to test land for LIGO

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/scientists-to-test-land-for-ligo/

LIGO project is an important breakthrough and its extension to India is a big news. Important for Pre as well as Mains.

 

Odisha to showcase its biodiversity

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odisha-to-showcase-its-biodiversity/

Make notes about Bhitarkanika national park & its important features. Can be asked in Prelims.

[op-ed snap] How WHO’s Essential Diagnostics List Can Spur Innovation, Quality Assurance

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-how-whos-essential-diagnostics-list-can-spur-innovation-quality-assurance/

A good editorial highlighting the status of the diagnostic sector as well as possible solutions for increasing access to healthcare. Important for Mains.

Low Relevance News

Kerala floods: Mobilisation of additional Central resources discussed in high-level meeting

A high-level committee headed by cabinet secretary met to discuss the Kerala floods.

It was decided to mobilise additional resources of all agencies including Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to provide the required assistance to Kerala

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

Caspian Sea breakthrough treaty set to boost oil, pipeline plans

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/caspian-sea-breakthrough-treaty-set-to-boost-oil-pipeline-plans/

Caspian sea dispute was pending from years and it now seems to be resolved. Note details of the Caspian Sea & surrounding nations. Important for Prelims.

FSSAI unveils initiative to collect, convert used cooking oil into biofuel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/fssai-unveils-initiative-to-collect-convert-used-cooking-oil-into-biofuel/

Note details about RUCO & its possible uses. Important for Prelims.

NPCI launches UPI 2.0 with overdraft facility

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/npci-launches-upi-2-0-with-overdraft-facility/

Digital payments have been in focus recently. Can be asked in Pre as well as Mains.

Low Relevance News

SC asks Delhi Lieutenant Governor to take effort to clear garbage

The Supreme Court has asked the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi to make a collaborative effort with the help of civil society and resident welfare associations to clear Delhi of its garbage

No important points from 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

[op-ed snap] Questioning a crackdown

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-questioning-a-crackdown/

A good editorial on the relevance of Oxytocin ban and why its a bad decision on government’s part. Make notes for Mains.

India fares poor on Global Liveability

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-fares-poor-on-global-liveability/

Every index is important from UPSC perspective. Must read for Prelims.

Verdict of Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal Comes

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/verdict-of-mahadayi-water-disputes-tribunal-comes/

After Kaveri, another major river dispute going on since years. Read and note details of tribunal’s verdict.

Super-insulating gel could help build Mars habitats

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/super-insulating-gel-could-help-build-mars-habitats/

Read about Aerosol & its uses. Can be asked in Prelims.

Explained: How to send an Indian into space?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-how-to-send-an-indian-into-space/

Gaganyaan is now a hot topic and very important for Pre as well as Mains. Note India’s manned space mission history and future prospects.

Low Relevance News

Centre may relax NRC guidelines

The Centre is mulling relaxed guidelines for migrant workers and labourers from other States who were not included in the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam that was published on July 30

No important points from the exam point of view.

CJI launches mobile apps for e-filing of cases

In a “giant leap” towards a litigant-friendly court system, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Tuesday heralded the launch of a host of smartphone apps to help litigants, including convicts, from all parts of the country file cases and even make e-payments to courts

No name of apps given nor any other important info. Not relevant for the exam.

Last Date to appear- Wednesday 22 August (Till midnight). Results will be announced on Thursday 23rd August

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We expect students to have completed Polity and Modern History by now.
Even if you have completed one of the two, you should appear for the test and attempt questions from that specific subject

The questions are of moderate difficulty and primarily from the core materials.

This is to help you assess if you are on the right track and are not passively reading books.

Most of the questions for the Open Test are from our Test Series. The aim is to demonstrate the level of our Test Series and how it is the best source to prepare and conquer prelims.

Questions will be from different themes ensuring complete coverage. The explanations can be regarded as a study material in itself.

Question Types ensure the questions framed are good. Watch the video to know more

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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

[op-ed snap] How India should close the financial gender gap

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-how-india-should-close-the-financial-gender-gap/

A detailed editorial discussing obstacles in financial inclusion for women. Very important for Mains.

[op-ed snap] Huff and e-puff: On e-cigarette ban

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-huff-and-e-puff-on-e-cigarette-ban/

Ban culture is now dominating the policy-making process instead of finding viable solutions to the problems. Recent proposal to ban e-cigarettes is in the same line. Read the editorial to understand the issue and possible alternates.

National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank dedicated to nation 

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-wildlife-genetic-resource-bank-dedicated-to-nation/

Read about Gene Resource Bank, LaCONES. can be asked in Prelims.

Pune tops Ease of Living index; Patna ranked lowest of 111 cities

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pune-tops-ease-of-living-index-patna-ranked-lowest-of-111-cities/

A new index to assess India’s cities. Read and note the parameters and other related details. Can be asked in Pre as well as Mains.

[pib] First project under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme the ‘North East Circuit to be inaugurated

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-first-project-under-the-swadesh-darshan-scheme-the-north-east-circuit-to-be-inaugurated/

Read about Swadesh darshan scheme. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

JCOs are gazetted officers, says Defence Ministry

Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) in the Indian military are gazetted officers, the Defence Ministry has clarified in an order issued on August 1. The clarification follows a long-standing controversy over the issue

No important points from 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

More banks report tightening of credit standards, shows survey

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/more-banks-report-tightening-of-credit-standards-shows-survey/

More and more banks are now coming in the ambit of NPA resolution process and the results can be seen in tightening of lending rules. Note important points for Mains.

ISRO set to launch its TV channel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-isro-set-to-launch-its-tv-channel/

A necessary step in order to promote science education in India. Note details about the channel. Can be asked in Prelims.

Bill to allow proxy voting by NRIs passed by Lok Sabha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/bill-to-allow-proxy-voting-by-nris-passed-by-lok-sabha/

Till now, proxy voting was only available to service personnel. This demand was pending for a long time as people were unable to use their right to vote due to their settlement/work in foreign countries. Know important provisions as well as the pros and cons of the bill for Mains.

[op-ed snap] Undoing a legacy of injustice

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-undoing-a-legacy-of-injustice/

Delhi HC has given a historic decision by scrapping Begging Act. The editorial sums up all facts related to it. Must read for Mains.

Low Relevance News

CJI changes subject-wise roster in Supreme Court

The Chief Justice of India has changed the subject-wise roster for judges in the Supreme Court

The subject-wise roster was first implemented from February 5 this year after a press conference by four seniormost Supreme Court judges over “selective” allocation of cases to certain Benches by recent CJIs