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5th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
A chill in US-China relations and India as a collateral damage
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Defence reforms must ensure the alignment of its various domains
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
Setting agenda for G-12
Contention over South China Sea
What is the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Lunar Eclipse?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Ambarnaya River Oil spill in Russia
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)
Extremely Urgent : UPSC Prelims, Mains and Interview Dates are out !
The UPSC revised calendar for events has been published 4th October Prelims. Mains start from January. Interviews commence from 20th July The notification is on the UPSC website. We will be releasing a strategy video soon. We request students to get in touch no matter what stage of preparation you are in. Click here to… Continue reading Extremely Urgent : UPSC Prelims, Mains and Interview Dates are out !
4th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
India should focus on Middle powers
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Dilemma for Delhi in Ladakh standoff
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Power Subsidies in Agriculture and Related issues
Citizenship and Related Issues
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution
Citizenship and Related Issues
What is Inner Line Permit (ILP) and what is its CAA context?
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Debate over a homoeo drug – Arsenicum album 30
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is Superconductivity?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Extreme weather events in India
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) Initiative
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2020 report by World Bank
3rd June
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
The contours of economic recovery
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
Multilateralism in the new cold war
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Seizing the moment at the WHO
Global Geological And Climatic Events
The Sixth Mass Extinction
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Moody’s downgrade India’s Ratings
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Radio lights from Sun’s Corona
Tribes in News
Tribes in news: Changpa Tribe
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Depsang Plain near LAC
Railway Reforms
The Deccan Queen Express
Applying to work at Civilsdaily? Here are 10 things to know
Dear all, Thank you for the overwhelming response. We received over 100 applications within 20 minutes of advertising the post. We don’t advertise vacancies. But when we do, we are looking for the crème de la crème Out of the 100 applicants, only 8 responded to the follow-up email (of course the responses for others… Continue reading Applying to work at Civilsdaily? Here are 10 things to know
2nd June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Fortifying the African outreach: Contrast in the approach adopted by China and India
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Problem of interest rate differential in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Time to revisit the special relationship with Nepal
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are Social Stock Exchanges?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
PM Swanidhi Scheme for street vendors
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
PM-CARES is not a public authority under RTI Act
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) for 1.5 crore dairy farmers
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
CHAMPIONS Platform to empower MSMEs
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
What is Antifa Movement?
Clear Prelims 2021 with Prime Prelims TS 2021 | Starting 13th June 2020
Click here to enroll Click here for Prime Prelims 2021 Time Table (Download PDF for better visibility) Dear students, We are delighted to launch Prime Prelims Test Series 2021 for IAS 2021. It will start from 13th June 2020. Prime Prelims TS, is our flagship programme for a complete Prelims preparation. Our oldest & most… Continue reading Clear Prelims 2021 with Prime Prelims TS 2021 | Starting 13th June 2020
[Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is burning again. Last year it was Fugitive Offenders Amendment bill, now it’s National Security Law. This anthem bill criminalises insulting China’s national anthem. No, this is not like the same dictum given to us by Supreme Court to stand up in multiplexes. But people actually fear that this law will take away… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong
1st June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
A phantom called the Line of Actual Control with China
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Is India prepared for crude oil eventualities?
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Using COVID crisis to reorient India towards reforms
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
What is the National Numbering Plan?
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
G-7
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
THAAD defence system
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
The 5G Club ‘D10’
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
In news: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP)
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Band-tail Scorpionfish
30th May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
Anchoring the ties with Australia the virtual way
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China and the Rhineland moment in Hong Kong
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Three thresholds in Industrial Disputes Act that need revision
Direct Benefits Transfers
How would Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of power subsidy work?
Electoral Reforms In India
Delimitation Commission for NE states and UTs
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
‘Rozgar Setu’ Scheme for skilled workers
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Expansion of the Amery Ice Shelf
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Missile Park ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Amaltas or Indian Laburnum
29th May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
For a reset in India-Nepal relations
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Deepening India’s engagement with Africa amid pandemic
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India-China confrontation: Not a standalone event
FDI in Indian economy
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India-Pak cooperation against Locusts Attack
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] Instant PAN through Aadhaar based e-KYC
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Starman Suits in Demo-2 Mission
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Species in news: Super mushroom “Cordyceps militaris”
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Asian Koel
28th May
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Understanding the monetisation of deficit
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Alleviating the farmers’ pain
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
How effective is the stimulus package to revive the supply chains?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-South Korea
What is the Korean Armistice Agreement?
NPA Crisis
What is the doctrine of Force Majeure?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Heatwaves and its unusualness this year
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Specie in news: Charru mussel (Mytella strigata)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Dugong
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is the FAITH’ Trial?
27th May
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
R&D: Path to self-reliant India
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Applying the lessons learned from GST to One Nation One Ration Card (ON-ORC)
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is South Atlantic Anomaly?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
China’s Mars Mission: Tianwen-1
Right To Privacy
Aarogya Setu app is now open source
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Cicadas
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Festivals in news: Kheer Bhawani Mela
Tourism Sector
Char Dham Project
26th May
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
The perils of the liquidity push
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Analysing three-pronged strategy of China in Ladakh
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Looking beyond Taliban: Focus on the Pashtun Question
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
CoAST India (Collaboration/Covid Action Support Group) Platform
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Purandara Dasa and his legacy
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Rail adukku pathiram Utensils of Tamil Nadu
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Puntius Sanctus fish
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Ramkinkar Baij
[Burning Issue] Rise of Economic Nationalism
“Globalization presumes sustained economic growth. Otherwise, the process loses its economic benefits and political support.” Paul Samuelson Context Guess what Corona virus pandemic did that even Soviet union could not? It has shown the world decaying of the capitalist system. Spread of the virus has lead to various forms of lock downs across the globe.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Rise of Economic Nationalism
25th May
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Examining role played by Civil Society and NGOs in fight against Covid-19
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
Time to evaluate and merge income support schemes
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is a Parallel Universe?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Importance of the Pangong Tso Lake
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Nile and Various Issues
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
[pib] Kangra Tea and its medicinal properties against the coronavirus
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Hardly the 1991 moment for agriculture
Bharat Emission Standards
[pib] L7 Quadricycle category for BS VI
Tribes in News
[pib] Shahapur’s Katkari Tribe
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Western Ghats yield 3 new plant species
24th May
[Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
“Hindi Chini bhai bhai” – The tale of these brothers is filled with so much action and drama that it can give Bollywood writers a run for money. See, border issues is never easy to resolve, never has been and never will be. Pangong Tso or Doklam – All point to Troubled LAC and an… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
23rd May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
India Nepal Border issue: Colonial legacy or the Dragon’s Power Play
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
Digital currency plan made in China
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Neglect of demand side
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Focus on supply side
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
How China is seeking more control on Hong Kong?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S. set to exit the ‘Open Skies Treaty’ Copy
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] UMANG Mobile App
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] Initiatives launched on International Day of Biodiversity
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
What are General Financial Rules (GFR)?
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
In news: International Tea Day
[Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
Today we decode parts of the “20 lakh crore” Economic Package. Fair warning though. It’s a long journey to walk! The COVID-19 pandemic and the prolonged national lockdown have brought the Indian economy to a standstill. The various announcements made by the Finance Minister concluded the relief measures undertaken in five tranches by the… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
22nd May
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Structural issues in agri-marketing
MGNREGA Scheme
Ensuring MGNREGA lives up to its potential
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Explained: Contract Farming and its benefits
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Rising incidences of Chinese Transgressions
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Demo-2 Mission by SpaceX
Indian Air Force Updates
What is the ‘Sonic Boom’ that rattled Bengaluru city?
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Certification of ‘Quantum Entanglement’
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
[pib] Alternative Dwarfing Genes in Wheat
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
‘Agappe Chitra Magna’ kit for COVID diagnosis
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