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21st February
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Gearing up to fight the next big viral outbreak
Issues related to Economic growth
Conquering the green frontier
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Putting neighbours first
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
Explained: The EU data strategy
Crop Insurance – PMFBY, etc.
Changes in Crop Insurance Scheme
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] International protection for Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican and Asian Elephant
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
What did Harappan people eat?
Irrigation In India – PMKSY, AIBP, Watershed Management, Neeranchan, etc.
Buddah Nullah
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Spontaneous Regression
SAMANVAYA: 100 Days strategy for the last lap of Prelims 2020
Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you. Out of 2000 students selected for Interviews, 400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly. Dear… Continue reading SAMANVAYA: 100 Days strategy for the last lap of Prelims 2020
How To Crack UPSC Prelims 2020 | 5 Rules For Success
In this short video, Zeeshan Sir (Mentor @Civilsdaily UPSC IAS ) has discussed 5 Rules/Strategies to crack UPSC CSE Prelims Examination. These strategies have helped many aspirants to clear the Prelims Examination without much effort. Zeeshan Sir has given 5 mains and has consistently scored above 120 marks in Prelims. Click here to fill… Continue reading How To Crack UPSC Prelims 2020 | 5 Rules For Success
21st February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (15 Marks) Question 2) Individual… Continue reading 21st February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
20th February
US policy wise :Â Visa, Free Trade and WTO
Trading with America
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The missing piece in India’s defence jigsaw puzzle
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Why trade with the US matters to India?
Surrogacy in India
Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020
Judicial Reforms
[pib] 22nd Law Commission of India
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Scheme for formation and promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
20th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (15 Marks) Question 2) “The Attorney-General is the… Continue reading 20th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
19th February
Important Judgements In News
A just verdict
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Powering the health-care engine with innovation
US policy wise :Â Visa, Free Trade and WTO
USTR takes India off Developing Country List
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Explained: One Health Concept
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED)
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Aditya L1 Mission
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Specie in news: ‘World’s largest’ subterranean fish
19th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. (15 Marks) Question 2) “The… Continue reading 19th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
18th February
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
May the Force be strengthened
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
When Yankee goes home
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The $5 trillion arithmetic
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Permanent Commission to Women in Indian Army
RBI Notifications
RBI’s accounting year
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
State of India’s Birds 2020 (SoIB) Assessment
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
SUTRA PIC India Programme
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Erstwhile State of Rampur
Soil Health Management – NMSA, Soil Health Card, etc.
[pib] Soil Health Card Scheme
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
National Groundwater Management Improvement Programme
[Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part II)
Key recommendations in the first report (2020-21 period) include: Devolution of taxes to states The share of states in the centre’s taxes is recommended to be decreased from 42% during the 2015-20 period to 41% for 2020-21. The 1% decrease is to provide for the newly formed union territories of Jammu and… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part II)
[Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part I)
Context The Finance Commission is a constitutional body formed by the President of India to give suggestions on centre-state financial relations. The 15th Finance Commission was required to submit two reports. The commission’s chairman is N. K. Singh, with its full-time members being Ajay Narayan Jha, Ashok Lahiri and Anoop Singh. The first report,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part I)
18th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s. (15 Marks) Question… Continue reading 18th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
17th February
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Let’s think afresh about how to govern India’s gig workforce
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
A crisis deferred
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Hype Trumps Hope
Judicial Reforms
Explained: Recusals by Judges
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Why have LPG prices seen a sharp rise?
Railway Reforms
Corporate Model of Indian Railways
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Dara Shikoh
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Supergiant star ‘Betelgeuse’
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Urban Heat Islands in India
17th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate. (15 Marks) Question 2) On what grounds… Continue reading 17th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
15th February
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
How countries play the tariff game
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Battling the bug
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Fine-tuning GST
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Right To Privacy
System Risk Indicator (SyRI)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
India’s Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Discovery Program investigations by NASA
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Indian Pangolin
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
The ‘Pale Blue Dot’
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
[pib] Nagpur Orange
[Burning Issue] Highlights of the Union Budget 2020
Estimates Prominent themes of the Budget 2020 Agriculture A budget allocation of ₹2.83 lakh crore for the sector comprising agriculture and allied activities. Doubling farmers incomes by 2022. Agri-credit availability set at ₹15 lakh crore for 2020-21. Comprehensive measures for 100 water stressed districts. Provide 20 lakh farmers to set up standalone… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Highlights of the Union Budget 2020
14th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Bangladesh fares better
Issues related to Economic growth
Towards a new world order
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
To help her work
Electoral Reforms In India
Political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
USTR takes India off developing country list
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Conservation plan for Konark Sun Temple
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
‘Future of Earth, 2020’ Report
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
In news: Two-child Norm
Air Pollution
Global cost of air pollution from fossil fuels
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] ‘Apiary on Wheels’ Initiative
14th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism? (10 Marks) Question 2) ‘Too little cash, too… Continue reading 14th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
13th February
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Missed call
Digital India Initiatives
Riding on data for mobility
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Nutrition and the Budget’s fine print
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Conviction of Hafiz Saeed
RBI Notifications
New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Novel Coronavirus renamed as COVID-19 by WHO
Human Rights Issues
‘2 Billion Kilometers to Safety’ campaign
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
In news: Yaravirus
13th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss. (10 Marks) Question 2) ‘The time has come for India and… Continue reading 13th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
12th February
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Six years on, Lokpal is a non-starter
US policy wise :Â Visa, Free Trade and WTO
A new approach on investment
Government Budgets
Shun fiscal adventurism
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
SC uphold changes in SC/ST Atrocities Law
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Private Members Bill
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Arsenic Contamination
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Species in news: Thanatotheristes
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
SuperCam on Mars Rover 2020
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Protected Special Agriculture Zone
Only 796 Seats; UPSC notification out:Journey has become even more tougher than ever.
UPSC released the notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 on February 12, 2020. Civil Services vacancies since 2014: Year     Vacancies             Forms filled 2014         1291          … Continue reading Only 796 Seats; UPSC notification out:Journey has become even more tougher than ever.
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