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3rd January
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
[op-ed of the day] Data and its discontents
Electoral Reforms In India
[op-ed snap] When defection is a mere detour for an MLA
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: Partition of Bengal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
NCRB Report on Farmers Suicide
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
SATCOM technology
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”
Arabica Coffee
Digital India Initiatives
‘MANI’ app
3rd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 6th January are: Q.1) Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) In the wake of the worldwide campaign #MeToo, where women have related their experience of facing sexual harassment and abuse at the workplace, discuss the objectives and significance of… Continue reading 3rd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Get ready for the upcoming Economics Advanced Prelims Test on 4th January- sample questions and video highlighting our methodology
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2nd January
Swachh Bharat Mission
[Op-ed snap]The ABCDEF of implementation
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
[Op-ed snap]The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[op-ed snap] Art of science diplomacy
J&K – The issues around the state
Explained: The two holidays scrapped in Jammu and Kashmir
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
Electoral Reforms In India
[pib] Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System (PPRTMS)
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Millimeter Spectrum
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Species in news: Senna spectabilis
2nd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 3rd January are: Q.1) Role of women and women’s organization. Q.4) Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance. Question 1) Both sexual harassment and the kinds of responses from the accused in the MeToo Campaign lay bare a critical failure of our education… Continue reading 2nd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
1st January
How IAS Aspirants Can Ensure Perfect Memory.
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31st December
AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Months of January and February
Dear students, AWE Program is gaining popularity and seeing a lot of participation. We request all students to renew their subscription for the upcoming months. Let’s keep the momentum going. We are working hard to make the program more featureful, highlight the best answers, show the competency levels of students. Here is the schedule… Continue reading AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Months of January and February
[Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
Context The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar this month. The Bill provides for prevention of maritime piracy and prosecution of persons for such piracy-related crimes. It provides for stringent punishment, including the death penalty, for those involved in piracy at sea. Why… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
30th December
28th December
[Burning Issue] National Population Register
Context The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to conduct Census 2021 and update the National Population Register (NPR). While the Census will be conducted in 2021, the NPR update will take place from April to September 2020 in all the States/UTs except Assam. Focus shifts of Protestors: CAA TO NPR While the row over… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Population Register
27th December
27th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 2nd January are: Q.1) Indian Society and Diversity of India. Q.4) Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions. Question 1) Explain how conflicting geographical differences between the northern and southern states of America led to the outbreak of the American Civil War. (15 Marks) … Continue reading 27th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
26th December
26th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 27th December are: Q.1) History of the world including events from the 18th century. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) “The restiveness of Dalit communities across the country only reflects the failure of successive governments and the political mainstream in translating the vision in the statute books… Continue reading 26th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
25th December
25th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 26th December are: Q.1) Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) “It was after World War-I that the working class struggle in the country entered into a different phase.” In the light of this statement, discuss the phases of the working… Continue reading 25th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
24th December
[Burning Issue] US’s recognition of West Bank settlements
The United States no longer thinks Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate international law. This recognition of the Jewish settlements is yet another indication that the two-state solution is dead. What are the West Bank settlements? The West Bank, a patch of land about one and a half times the size of Goa,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] US’s recognition of West Bank settlements
24th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 25th December are: Q.1) The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) Discuss the reasons as to why the proposals of the Cripps mission were rejected by the Congress and the Muslim… Continue reading 24th December 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
23rd December
SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2020 > 6 months study plan.
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