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8th May

Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues

Law to deal with pandemics

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Judiciary’s tryst with technology

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

Transforming the Military

op-ed snap | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Vizag Gas Leak: What is Styrene Gas?

| Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Disaster Management

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc

What is African Swine Fever (ASF)?

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Luhman 16A: A binary brown-dwarf system

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

[pib] Seasonal rapid advancement of Surging Glaciers in Karakoram Range

PIB | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector

[pib] Data on Energy Savings

PIB | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

[pib] Energy-efficient Photodetector for Security Application

PIB | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

Get ready for upcoming 6th Full Length Prelims Test (Full Syllabus) on 9th May – sample questions highlighting our methodology

Click here to enrol for the Prime Prelims TS Dear students, 31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” This quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up how one should prepare for that day.… Continue reading

[Prelims Spotlight] The Northern and Northeastern Mountains with Important Passes

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. The Northern and Northeastern Mountains with Important Passes 08 May 2020 Let’s begin with the first physiographic division.… Continue reading

7th May

WTO and India

Global crisis and opportunities for India

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India,Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Is the perpetual bond a suitable option to raise money?

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Government Budgeting,Indian Economy

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Stimulus package conundrum

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

NPA Crisis

Co-operative banks can use SARFAESI Act to recover dues: Supreme Court

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.

‘Lost at Home’ Report by UNICEF

IOCR | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Disaster Management

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Important International Institutions

Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.

GARUD portal for fast-track approval to COVID-19 related drone operations

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

[pib] Study of flowering plant endemism of Northern Western Ghats

PIB Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

[Prelims Spotlight] Important Schemes regarding Agriculture & Allied Sectors

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important Schemes regarding Agriculture & Allied Sectors 06 May 2020 1.1 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Objective ●… Continue reading

6th May

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Pathways to design a resilient economy

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges

Opportunity to strengthen the 73rd and 74th amendment

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Biofuel Policy

The evergreen debate of Food versus Fuel

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

What makes MSMEs, most vulnerable to Covid-19 disruptions?

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues

J&K – The issues around the state

What is Darbar Move?

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Microfinance Story of India

[pib] Saras Collection on Government e-Marketplace

PIB | Governance | Mains Paper 2: NGO, SHG & Civil Society

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

‘The Long March 5B’ rocket

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

What is Cinco de Mayo and why is it celebrated?

| | Mains Paper 1:

06 May 2020 | Nikaalo Prelims Quiz – Current Affairs Test 10: March 2020

[Prelims Spotlight] Important Schemes regarding Agriculture & Allied Sectors

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important Schemes regarding Agriculture & Allied Sectors 06 May 2020 1.1 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Objective ●… Continue reading

5th May

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Should we do away with the MPLADS?

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Air Pollution

Environmental regulations: go or no go?

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.

FCI to the rescue

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security

Liquor Policy of States

Why liquor sale matters to states?

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Virtual Summit

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures

How Remdesivir tricks coronavirus?

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Monsoon Updates

Bay of Bengal Boundary Layer Experiment (BoBBLE)

| Science Tech | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

e-Commerce: The New Boom

‘BharatMarket’: An e-commerce platform for retail traders

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

[pib] UV Blaster: A UV Disinfection Tower

PIB | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

CSE Prelims 2020 Deferred – New date to be announced on 20th.

Click to fill the form: Samanvaya for IAS 2021 The official UPSC website – https://www.upsc.gov.in/ has a yellow strip running the announcement that The Civil Services (Prel.) Examination-2020, scheduled to be held on 31/05/2020, stands deferred. Decision on fresh date of the Examination will be made available on 20/05/2020 after assessing the situation. Video for… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] The COVID chapter in Indian Diplomacy

The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 has created multiple challenges for the entire world. Apart from primary challenges like containing the spread of the virus and treating infected patients, there are rising political issues such as the blame game between US and China, crumbling role of WHO and questions about the future world order. Amid… Continue reading

[Prelims Spotlight] Important Groupings Related to India

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important Groupings Related to India 05 May 2020 Trans-Pacific Partnership The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), or the Comprehensive and… Continue reading

4th May

BRICS Summits

BRICS’ fight against COVID

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

From informal to the formal economy: The crooked road

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Globalisation 2.0 after Covid-19

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector

Global Energy Review 2020, Report

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Blockchain Technology: Prospects and Challenges

E-Renminbi: China’s Official Digital Currency

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Significance of UK labor party’s remarks on Kashmir

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Back in news: International Whaling Commission (IWC)

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

[pib] Sariska Tiger reserve

PIB | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

04 May2020 | Nikaalo Prelims Quiz – Economy Test 3: Budget 2020/IYB/Eco Survey

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[Prelims Spotlight] Important Keywords in Budget and Eco Survey

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important Keywords in Budget and Eco Survey 04 May 2020 The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs,… Continue reading

2nd May

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

RBI’s job involves trade-offs, not conflicts

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.

Three dimensions of food security amid Covid-19

op-ed snap | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security

Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues

Strategy for calibrated opening of economy

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,Health & Education

J&K – The issues around the state

ECI vague on whether J&K is part of Electoral College of President’s election

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.

National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.

Rebate of State Levies (ROSL) Scheme

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags

Kashmir saffron gets GI tag

PIB | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Intellectual Property Rights

Global Geological And Climatic Events

[pib] River erosion in Ladakh Himalayas

PIB | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues

[pib] Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH) Program

PIB | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.

[pib] Kisan Sabha App to Connect Farmers to Supply Chain and Freight Transportation

PIB | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Transport & Marketing Of Agricultural Produce

02 May2020 | Nikaalo Prelims Quiz – Feb CA 2020

[Burning Issue] 100% Reservation and Associated Issues

Background Reservation in India is a system of affirmative action by the State that provides representation for historically and currently disadvantaged groups in Indian society in education, employment and politics. It was envisaged to help address social disparities and economic backwardness of certain sections of the population within a few decades. But gradually, amendments have… Continue reading

[Prelims Spotlight] Important UN Organizations in News

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important UN Organizations in News 02 May 2020 United Nation Overview: The United Nations is an international organization… Continue reading

1st May

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Pandemic calls for deep-set forces and scientific concepts of development for building a modern economy

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues,Indian Economy

Intellectual Property Rights in India

Rethinking the role of Intellectual Property in Corona crisis

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Intellectual Property Rights

Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures

Plasma therapy is no silver bullet

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Study on China dams brings the Brahmaputra into focus

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations

India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Important International Institutions

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Why May 1 is observed as Labour Day?

| | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

[pib] Earth’s Magnetosphere and its dynamics

PIB | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags

GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta and Kovilpatti kadalai mittai

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Intellectual Property Rights

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Festival in news: Chithirai Festival

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

“I was casual about my preparation but still, I cleared the exam…twice”

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Get ready for upcoming 5th Full Length Prelims Test (Full Syllabus) on 2nd May – sample questions highlighting our methodology

[Prelims Spotlight] Important Financial Institutions in News

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important Financial Institutions in News 01 May 2020 Development Finance Institutions The Need of DFIs Classification of DFIs… Continue reading

30th April

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan

Afghan peace and India’s elbow room

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests,India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

It is time to design clear rules for departure from accepted norms of fiscal prudence

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Ease legal constraints on fiscal expenditure

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues

Spanish Plan for Phased Easing of Lockdown

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

Ganga water improves during lockdown

| Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Religious Freedom and India

| Governance | Mains Paper 1: Communalism, Secularism, Regionalism

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

[pib] Petersberg Climate Dialogue

IOCR | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

[pib] HCARD robot to assist frontline COVID-19 healthcare warriors

PIB | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

30 April 2020 | Nikaalo Prelims Quiz -Art and Culture Test 3

[Prelims Spotlight]Important Traditional Crafts, Music and Dance schools in India

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Important Traditional Crafts, Music and Dance schools in India 30 April 2020 Indian Festivals Kumbha Mela Held at… Continue reading

29th April

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Recovery from COVID-19 is an opportunity to create economies that are more resilient and fair

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations

Common problems of South Asia call for collective efforts against Covid-19

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

It will take fiscal boldness now to relieve financial distress

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

‘Trends in World Military Expenditure’ Report, 2019

IOCR | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2019

IOCR | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Organized Crime & Terrorism

Global Geological And Climatic Events

New list of names of tropical cyclones over north Indian Ocean

IOCR | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Raja Ravi Varma, the painter who helped Indians bring their gods home

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

[Prelims Spotlight]Acts and schemes related to Marginalised Sector

Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. Acts and schemes related to Marginalised Sector 29 April 2020 Nai Manzil Scheme OBJECTIVES – To address the… Continue reading

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