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18th August
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
Power sector reforms
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Importance of close alignment with moderate Arab centre
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
Jurisdictional conflict in the running of Delhi Government
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Dwarf Planet Ceres
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Bhadbhut Project
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Death Valley records the highest temperature on Earth
NPA Crisis
[pib] Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0
IAS prelims 2021 date announced. How to crack IAS in one go? | Fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021
Click to fill the form: Samanvaya for IAS 2021 IAS 2021 exam calendar has been released. You don’t have much time (just 10 months) if you want to see your name in the final list of 2021. It should take just one attempt to clear this exam. Any further attempt, if you’re taking, should only be… Continue reading IAS prelims 2021 date announced. How to crack IAS in one go? | Fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021
17th August
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Economic crisis without culprit
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Correcting the agri market
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Debate: Minimum age of marriage for women
The Crisis In The Middle East
Why has the Israel-UAE pact unsettled Palestine and Iran?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is the National Health ID System?
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Tweets against CJI amounts to Criminal Contempt
RBI Notifications
RBI’s Positive Pay system
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
In news: Mauritius Oil Spill
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
[pib] Sarabhai Crater
17th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 18th August- GS-1 Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS-4 Human Values Question 1) Explain the mechanism of the monsoon rains in India. Discuss in detail its effect and significance on the economy. 10 marks Question 2) Analyse the salience of India-Sri Lanka relations as neighbours.… Continue reading 17th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
15th August
Eye-Opener Coming Up! Catch the First Basic Economic Prelims Test (16th August) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Prelims
Click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS 2021 What was it that initially made Great Britain bleed but subsequently helped it to secure a smashing victory in the second world war? Enigma it was. Alan Turing built the “Turing Machine” that helped decrypt the seemingly unbreakable German Code. Then something very astonishing followed.… Continue reading Eye-Opener Coming Up! Catch the First Basic Economic Prelims Test (16th August) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Prelims
[Burning Issue] One Year since the Repeal of Art. 370
Exactly a year back, on August 5, 2019, the government of India revoked the special status granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The move was made on the promise of a better life for every Kashmiri in terms of social and economic parameters. So, with… Continue reading [Burning Issue] One Year since the Repeal of Art. 370
14th August
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Myth of the pristine forest
Citizenship and Related Issues
Census 2021 and the long-pending reforms
The Crisis In The Middle East
UAE, Israel reach agreement to establish diplomatic ties
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Story of our National Flag
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP)
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) Initiative
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What is the Business Responsibility Report?
“In love and hate relationship with UPSC” – Chandrima Attri, AIR 72, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside
Dear students, As a part of our Unherd topper talk series, we’re here with yet another champion. Chandrima Attri, AIR 72, UPSC 2019, in conversation with Sukanya ma’am gives an insight into her mind and her thought process. She talks about strategic interventions in her UPSC journey, habits she incorporated, her interests, and her belief… Continue reading “In love and hate relationship with UPSC” – Chandrima Attri, AIR 72, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside
14th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 17th August- GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Environmental ethics Question 1) The gender gap in the STEM sector has been snowballing in the past few decades. Critically examine the reasons behind such trend spatially and temporally. 10 marks Question 2) How the proposed National… Continue reading 14th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
13th August
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Strategic autonomy in foreign policy
Judicial Reforms
Judiciary and the challenges ahead
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)?
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
abscisic acid (ABA)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
SPT0418-47: The Baby Milky Way
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Great Indian Hornbill
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Perseids Meteor Shower
13th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 14th August- GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) Chola bronze sculptures had set a new benchmark in the history of art and metallurgy”. Elucidate. 10 marks Question 2) Examine the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution with… Continue reading 13th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
12th August
Making sense of population growth of India
Banking Sector Reforms
RBI revises guidelines for opening Current Accounts
The future of Indian secularism
Citizenship and Related Issues
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Hindu Women’s Inheritance Rights
Civil Services Reforms
[pib] Appointment of the UPSC Chairman
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] Krishi Megh: A Cloud-based Data Recovery Centre
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
In news: Loya Jirga
A candid chat with Raunak Agarwal, AIR 13, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside
Dear students, You all know Raunak Agarwal, the topper, AIR 13 in UPSC CSE 2019. But do you know how he thinks, what his thought process is and how he executes? Raunak Agarwal here in a frank conversation with Sukanya ma’am from Civilsdaily shared his thought process which drove him to AIR 13 in UPSC… Continue reading A candid chat with Raunak Agarwal, AIR 13, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside
12th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 13th August- GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what way they will… Continue reading 12th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
11th August
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Making up for shortfalls in GST collection
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
A new direction for India-U.S. ties
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
What India should consider about the proposition to isolate China
Tax Reforms
Increasing dependence on indirect taxes and issues with it
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
What is Balance of Payments?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Back in news: Indus Water Treaty (IWT)
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
What is the Negative Imports List for Defence?
Digital India Initiatives
Submarine Cable Connectivity to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Air Pollution
[pib] Himalayan Geothermal Springs release huge amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Mount Sinabung
11th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 12th August- GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) Can villages be a big part of the new growth story of India? Analyse in the context of ongoing pandemic situation. 10 marks Question 2) Though many neighbouring countries share India’s concern towards… Continue reading 11th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
10th August
Important Judgements In News
Issue of contempt of court
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The new consumer
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
What are Immunity Passports?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
How Quit India movement gave a new direction to India’s freedom struggle?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
What are Confucius Institutes, and why are they under the scanner in India?
Monsoon Updates
Boreal Summer Intra-Seasonal Oscillation (BSISO)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Pakistan’s new Political Map
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
[pib] E-Sanjeevani Tele-Medicine Platform
10th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 11th August- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) The culture of permissiveness with respect to violence against women continues to be the root cause for the Indian society to have a “Locker Room At every Home”, critically analyse the statement.… Continue reading 10th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th August
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Restructuring to cushion impact on the economy
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Importance of increasing the income of those at the bottom of income pyramid
Digital India Initiatives
Digital realities of India
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Delhi government’s Electric Vehicle Policy
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Twin issues: Shrinking water bodies and floods in urban landscapes
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Magnetoseismology of Sun’s Corona
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Why August 7th is called National Handloom Day?
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Kavkaz 2020
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] First “Kisan Rail” flagged off
[Burning Issue] National Education Policy 2020
Seeking to completely overhaul India’s education system, the Union Ministry of Education, formerly known as the Human Resource Development Ministry, introduced the National Education Policy 2020. The set of reforms encompasses a whole range of ideas and promises, from vocational education through schools to higher studies. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Education Policy 2020
7th August
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
AI integration will be at the core of the transition
Banking Sector Reforms
Balancing the interest of lenders and borrowers
Innovation Ecosystem in India
Importance of the post academic research
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Back in news: EWS quota law
RBI Notifications
How are inflation rate and interest rate linked?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
SN5 Starship by SpaceX
J&K – The issues around the state
Appointment of new Lt. Governor of the UT of J&K
[pib] Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel
7th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 10th August- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) Comment upon the need for closing the gender gap in science in the country. 10 marks Question 2) Examine the factors that are responsible for inadequate progress in the research and development(R&D) in… Continue reading 7th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
6th August
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Drug pricing and dependence on China
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Issues with the nuclear deterrence
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
How to pay for the stimulus package
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Nagara Architecture of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple
Aadhaar Card Issues
What is Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Ammonium Nitrate: Behind the massive explosion in Beirut
Tribes in News
Who are the Bru Tribals?
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
In news: Pokkali Rice
6th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 7th August- GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India GS-4 Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption Question 1) How does India Socialism contrast with Socialism embraced by the Communist countries? Discuss the idea of Democratic socialism. 10 marks Question 2) Elucidate the India Constitution’s approach towards secularism,… Continue reading 6th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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