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24th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Future of relations with China
Indian Army Updates
Time to revisit the strategies on northern borders
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Why Russia celebrates WWII triumph on a different date?
Anti Defection Law
How Manipur defections put focus on Speakers’ powers to disqualify?
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Different response to a different economic crisis
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
What is the Arctic Heatwave warming up Siberia?
Seabed 2030 Project
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
100 Years of Malabar Rebellion
Contention over South China Sea
In news: Senkaku Islands
24th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 25th June- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) “Female literacy has a direct positive multiplier effect in tackling the problem of malnutrition in the country”. Comment. 10 marks Question 2) The corona pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of our health… Continue reading 24th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
23rd June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Faults in our China policy
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Why trade openness and national security go together
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Celebrating the contributors to agriculture
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
Explained: In India-China, the Russia role
Indian Army Updates
Why high-altitude warfare is challenging, how soldiers are trained
Disinvestment in India
Initial Public Offer (IPO) of LIC
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Air Pollution
‘Decarbonizing Transport in India (DTI)’ Project
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Foldscope?
23rd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 24th June- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) What are the reasons for persistence of patriarchy in our society? What is the difference between public and private patriarchy? Explain.10 Marks Question 2) India has been heading the World Health Organisation’s executive… Continue reading 23rd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issues] Eclipses This Year
On June 21, 2020 India witnessed an Annular solar eclipse. Solar Eclipses have caused fear, inspired curiosity, and have been associated with myths, legends, and superstitions throughout history. Take for example myth 101: Don’t eat food. Why? Let’s leave the myths and superstitions behind and discuss the science behind eclipses. In the clouds… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Eclipses This Year
22nd June
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Agri reforms and way forward
NPA Crisis
Why bad loans won’t start piling right away
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
What is lacking in our China policy
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Explained: How are elections to the Rajya Sabha held?
Electoral Reforms In India
Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections, says Supreme Court
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Sukapha: The founder of Ahom kingdom
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Detection of Fluorine in hot Extreme Helium (EHe) Stars
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Golden Langurs
22nd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 23rd June- GS-1 Indian society and diversity of India GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Are families a Universal social institution in India? Analyse.10 Marks Question 2) Structure of the UN built according to the conditions of 1945, fails to reflect the world as it is now. In light… Continue reading 22nd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
21st June
Let’s Become the Arjun of UPSC Mahabharata! Catch the First Basic Polity Mains Test (21st June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Mains
If UPSC is Mahabharat, let’s become Arjun of it Hitting the fish’s eye, and winning over the Mains hurdle. Where is the fish’s eye?- an exact understanding of what’s been asked and answering to the point and not beating around the bush! Where do you miss the war of the Mains Exam? Not getting the… Continue reading Let’s Become the Arjun of UPSC Mahabharata! Catch the First Basic Polity Mains Test (21st June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Mains
20th June
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Open access renewable projects at risk
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Paying attention to condition of migrant workers
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Reshaping the gig economy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Why China trade ban is bad idea
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Parliamentary Committees and their Significance
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
AIIB & The Changing World Order
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Horseshoe Crab
[Burning Issue] Blockchain Technology and COVID-19
The coronavirus has impacted countries, communities and individuals in countless ways, from school closures to health-care insurance issues, not to undermine loss of lives. As governments scramble to address these problems, different solutions based on blockchain technologies have sprung up to help deal with the worldwide crisis. What is Blockchain Technology? Simply, blockchain… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Blockchain Technology and COVID-19
19th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Postscript to a tragedy at Galwan
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Revealing the secrets Arctic holds
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
We must aspire for nurturing economy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Why Ladakh matters to India and China?
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
India gets re-elected as Non-permanent Member of UNSC
Civil Services Reforms
What is Civil Services Board?
Judicial Reforms
Rule of Law Index and India
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Kodumanal Megalithic Burial Site
(*IMP) UPSC 2019 (pending) Interview schedule out | Transcend: Mock interviews (Resumed) | 80+ mocks already conducted | Register now!
Click here to register for the (Online) Mock Interview Dear student, The COVID-19 shutdown caused a brief interruption in the UPSC interviews. The good news is that UPSC has released the schedule for the Personality Test of Civil Services Examination, 2019 (Click here). UPSC CSE 2019 Interviews are set to start from 20th July 2020… Continue reading (*IMP) UPSC 2019 (pending) Interview schedule out | Transcend: Mock interviews (Resumed) | 80+ mocks already conducted | Register now!
19th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 22nd June- GS-1 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Who were Marakkars? Discuss their role in the fight against Portuguese.10 marks Question 2) Covid pandemic has highlighted a lot of structural issues in governance.… Continue reading 19th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
18th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
History, the standoff, and policy worth rereading
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Multilateralism post COVID-19
Foreign Policy Watch: India-South Korea
Why did North Korea blow up a joint liaison office with Seoul?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Issues with the ordinances on agriculture
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
What makes Himalayan tourism spots vulnerable to landslides?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
How ‘Vaccine Nationalism’ could block vulnerable populations’ access to COVID-19 vaccines
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
What is Axone?
Plato and Machiavelli were arguing and Kautilya jumped in.. | Join PSIR Optional group on Habitat
Join the (FREE) PSIR Optional – Habitat group (Click here) (Instructions at the bottom of this page) DISCUSSION, ANSWER WRITING, STRATEGY AND REFERENCE MATERIAL The title doesn’t confirm any actual historical event, as all the three great thinkers belong to different times & spaces altogether. But it did happen in the Civilsdaily’s Habitat universe. Interlinking… Continue reading Plato and Machiavelli were arguing and Kautilya jumped in.. | Join PSIR Optional group on Habitat
18th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 19th June- GS-1 History of the world including events from 18th century GS-4 Emotional Intelligence concepts Question 1) Land reforms remain an unfinished agenda even after 70 years of independence. Critically comment. 10 Marks Question 2) The education system like other sectors has been disrupted due to… Continue reading 18th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
17th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India-China Border Dispute: A Conflict that has been in the making for years
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Changing Nepal and changing ties with India
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
“Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” Report
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
COVID Isolation Coaches and their deployment
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
When did CO2 become our planet’s arch enemy?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Species in news: Hilsa Fish
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Traditional art of Talamaddale
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What explains the new mark crosses by our Forex reserves
17th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 18th June- GS-1 Post-independence Consolidation GS-4 Aptitude for foundational values Question 1) Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Present a brief account of Zeliangrong movement. 10 marks Question 2) Disaster Management Act-2005 has been invoked by the government to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but the provisions of the… Continue reading 17th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
16th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
What lies behind China’s assertion in Ladakh
Contention over South China Sea
Why South China Sea matters to India
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What are Biosimilars?
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Indian Gas Exchange (IGX): the first nationwide online delivery-based gas trading platform
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
SIPRI Report on Nuclear Stockpiles
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s Gateway Lunar Orbiting Outpost
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Pangolin
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is the Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
MEP 2021 (*Registration open) | Mains Test Series for IAS 2021 | Starting 21st June 2020
Click here to enroll – Starting 21st June 2020 Download PDF for better visibility – Mains Essential Program Time Table Dear students, We are delighted to launch Mains Essential Program 2021 for IAS 2021 exam. It is going to start from 21st June 2020. Our flagship program, MEP 2021 is a personalized and Mentor guided… Continue reading MEP 2021 (*Registration open) | Mains Test Series for IAS 2021 | Starting 21st June 2020
16th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 17th June- GS-1 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. GS-4 Attitude Question 1) Underlying the achievements of chatrapati Shivaji, describe how his policy was helpful in the expansion of Marathas? Also discuss the reasons for the fall of… Continue reading 16th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] India-Nepal Border Row
Culturally speaking, India and Nepal share a great people to people interaction. But lately the two countries have been in news not for the camaraderie they share but the border tensions. Like China was not enough! In this article, we provide the explanation of the map related row that’s been brewing up. Also, a general… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-Nepal Border Row
15th June
Important Judgements In News
The need for an anti-discrimination law
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Skill University
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Need for fiscal decentralisation
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Ninth Schedule of Indian Constitution
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST on processed food items
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Raja Parba Festival
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
AarogyaPath Platform for the Healthcare Supply Chain
15th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 16th June- GS-1 Modern Indian History from the middle of the 18th century until present GS-4 Human Values Question 1) Discuss in detail the various policies and programmes aimed to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals in the country. 10 marks … Continue reading 15th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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