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12th February
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Six years on, Lokpal is a non-starter
US policy wise : 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
Notifications For Civil Services Prelims Examination 2020 Is Released
UPSC released the notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 on February 12, 2020. A separate notification for the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination is also released on the same date CSE notification is published. The Preliminary Exam for both CSE and IFoS is common. UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) and Indian Forest Services (Prelims) 2020 is scheduled to be… Continue reading Notifications For Civil Services Prelims Examination 2020 Is Released
12th 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 makes Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss. (10 Marks) Question 2) Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)… Continue reading 12th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
11th February
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Reservation as right: on Supreme Court judgment
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
A mix Indian health care can do without
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The battle in Beijing
Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.
Explained: Uniform Civil Code — the debate, the status
Surrogacy in India
Fine-tuning the Surrogacy Bill
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Solar Orbiter (SolO) Probe
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
River Interlinking
[pib] Godavari and Cauvery River Linking Project
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020
[Burning Issue] Divestment of LIC
Context Finance Minister has said that the government will sell a part of its holding in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) through an initial public offering (IPO). The government owns 100 per cent of LIC. The government’s move is a part of efforts to push through an aggressive disinvestment and asset monetisation programme.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Divestment of LIC
11th 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) Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (10 Marks) Question 2) There is a growing… Continue reading 11th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
10th February
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India’s rerun of its protectionist folly mars the liberalization era
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Seeking a more progressive abortion law
Important Judgements In News
Victim justice is two steps forward, one step back
Judicial Reforms
Explained: What is Mandamus?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Why emergency response units are needed to ensure safety of sanitation workers
RO-based water filtration systems
Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates
Indian nationals living abroad
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Genome India Project
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Thwaites Glacier
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
New rice variety: Muktoshri (IET 21845)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Fermentophone?
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link
10th 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) Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (10 Marks) Question 2) Despite consistent experience of… Continue reading 10th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th February
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
The high cost of raising trade walls
RBI Notifications
RBI’s growth push
Electoral Reforms In India
A weak rebuke: It’s unfortunate EC didn’t punish hate speech in Delhi campaign
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Explained: Regulation of Parliamentary Speech and Conduct
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Cancer Gene Mapping
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
[pib] Regulation of Bio-Medical Waste
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] Ease of Living Index and Municipal Performance Index 2019
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] SARAS Initiative
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Remdesivir: Under-trail vaccine against Coronavirus
Indian Army Updates
Sharang Artillery Gun
[Batch 2] Decimate Prelims: Crash Course for IAS Prelims 2020
Starts 20th February 2020. First lecture on February 20th Decimate Prelims 2020 Brochure from Civilsdaily Click2download Click here to enroll for the Decimate Prelims 2020 [Batch 2] Dear Students, Before we jump into the finer details of our crash course for IAS Prelims 2020, let’s take you to a quick re-cap on the changing trends… Continue reading [Batch 2] Decimate Prelims: Crash Course for IAS Prelims 2020
[Burning Issue] West Asia Peace Plan
Context With West Asia Peace plan the US plans to revive the stalled two-state talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Israel has consistently been encroaching more and more in the West Bank through its settlements. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who had earlier spoken against the two-state solution, has accepted the Trump plan. Background After… Continue reading [Burning Issue] West Asia Peace Plan
7th February
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Listening to the call of the informal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Keeping the southern neighbour engaged
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
The billion standard
Human Rights Issues
Explained: Practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Tax Reforms
“Vivad se Vishwas” Scheme
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[pib] National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
[pib] Lucknow Declaration
Judicial Reforms
[pib] National Judicial Pay Commission
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Euthermia: the anomaly of human body temperature
7th 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) Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (10 Marks) Question 2) What can… Continue reading 7th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
6th February
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[op-ed of the day] Amendments to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act are a mixed bag
Important Judgements In News
[op-ed snap] Course correction for the Speaker’s office
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed snap] Fashioning the framework of a New India
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Defence Bill in Budget
Intellectual Property Rights in India
Global Intellectual Property Index 2020
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Supreme Court panel recommends several prison reforms
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Kumbhabishegam at Brahadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Energy stored in wastewater
Lets ensure you get an interview call this year
Dear Students, The mains results have been announced and we congratulate all those who have advanced to the next level. At the same time, this is also a moment of sadness for those who worked so hard and weren’t able to make it. If you have gotten this far, then you have it in you… Continue reading Lets ensure you get an interview call this year
6th 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 impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples. (10 Marks) Question 2) From the resolution of… Continue reading 6th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
5th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
[op-ed of the day] In defence of a shared vision
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[op-ed snap] Navy to the rescue
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[op-ed snap] A case of a maritime presence adrift
Forest Fires
Forest Fire: Its Prevention and Management
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Global Report on Medical Data Leak
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Ujh Multi-purpose Project
Velutheeyam Alloy
*URGENT-Get registered- ‘One-to-One’ session with Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS on 6th Feb 2020
Students appearing for interviews make a note. A One-to-One session will be held on 06 Feb 2020 (Thursday) in which aspirants will get an opportunity for detailed DAF analysis with V. P. Singh Sir and get clarity on all of their UPSC interview related doubts. Aspirants will get a check on their approach and strategy… Continue reading *URGENT-Get registered- ‘One-to-One’ session with Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS on 6th Feb 2020
5th 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) Examine the linkages between the nineteenth century’s ‘Indian Renaissance’ and the emergence of national identity. (10 Marks) Question 2) What are… Continue reading 5th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
4th February
Government Budgets
[op-ed snap] No rescue in sight
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
[op-ed snap] Our expectations could mutate in response to the coronavirus
BREXIT
[op-ed snap] What Brexit means for the EU and its partners
Judicial Reforms
Gram Nyayalayas
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Global Go To Think-Tank Index
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) Scheme
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Cell Culture Vaccine
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] Functions of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
4th 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) https://www.civilsdaily.com/mains/the-1857-uprising-was-the-culmination-of-the-recurrent-big-and-small-local-rebellions-that-had-occurred-in-the-preceding-hundred-years-of-british-rule-elucidate-15-marks/ Question 2) “The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government… Continue reading 4th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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