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9th January

[9th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster

PYQ Relevance: Q) The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Benefits of interlinking of rivers in (2020), and ‘Advantages and challenges of River water linking ’  in (2017). On December… Continue reading [9th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster

8th January

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The Ultimate Assessment Program to ace UPSC CSE. Trusted and Endorsed by AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (First Attempt, 473 in GS Mains & 133 in Essay).  Schedule a 1-1 call with Civilsdaily’s Mentor for focused UPSC Prep Why Civilsdaily’s UPSC Mentorship Program Is Unique?UAP is NOT your regular course. This isn’t just a program, it’s… Continue reading UPSC 2026/27 Enrollment Open: July Batch For UAP Mentorship 2026, 2027 | Connect with Mentor Now

[8th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy

PYQ Relevance: Q) The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests. (UPSC CSE 2014) Mentor’s… Continue reading [8th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy

[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | UPSC Mains Notes-Making | Key Focus Areas, Mistakes to Avoid, and a Step-by-Step Plan | Join on 8th January 2025 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session to get complete UPSC Mains preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC Mains Webinar Master Note-Making for UPSC with Arvind Sir Join Arvind Sir on 8th January at 7 PM to master note-making for UPSC Mains! Learn how quality notes can enhance your answers with insights from toppers like… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | UPSC Mains Notes-Making | Key Focus Areas, Mistakes to Avoid, and a Step-by-Step Plan | Join on 8th January 2025 at 7:00 PM

7th January

[7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days

PYQ Relevance: Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.(UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence… Continue reading [7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days

[UPSC Webinar] Aaditya Pandy, IAS On Preparing For UPSC 2026 With College and Job | Get A 1.5 Year Strategy || Join On 07th Jan 2024 AT 8 PM

The UPSC Civil Services exam does not have a single path to success. People from all walks of life-working professionals, college students, and even homemakers-clear this exam at their own pace. Aaditya Pandey, IAS, Civilsdaily UAP Student Register for the UPSC Masterclass by Aaditya Pandey, IAS on 07th Jan 2024 at 8PM to get yearlong… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] Aaditya Pandy, IAS On Preparing For UPSC 2026 With College and Job | Get A 1.5 Year Strategy || Join On 07th Jan 2024 AT 8 PM

6th January

[6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead

PYQ Relevance: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (UPSC CSE 2022)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on… Continue reading [6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead

5th January

[UPSC Webinar] By Purnima Ma’am, Faculty, Civilsdaily IAS | Linking NCERT with Current Affairs | Join on 06th January at 7 PM

Register for the session on UPSC Current Affairs preparation plan and strategy Read about webinar on ‘Linking NCERT with Current Affairs’ Learn to use NCERT books like India: People and Economy to tackle topics like river interlinking and water management. Why Attend? Understand how projects like Ken-Betwa Link connect history, geography, and current trends. Learn… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Purnima Ma’am, Faculty, Civilsdaily IAS | Linking NCERT with Current Affairs | Join on 06th January at 7 PM

4th January

[4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets

PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘Election Commission of India’ (2022) and ‘Simultaneous… Continue reading [4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets

3rd January

[3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ 

PYQ Relevance: Q) Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on ‘tolerance, assimilation and pluralism’ (2022) and ‘spirit and tolerance’ (2017). In the book Polarization: What Everyone Needs… Continue reading [3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ 

2nd January

[2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings

PYQ Relevance:Q) To what extent, in your view, the Parliament can ensure accountability of the executive in India? (UPSC CSE 2021)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Parliamentary Sessions (2017 & 2018) and Parliamentary Powers (2021). The recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament has been criticized for lacking productivity due to frequent disruptions.… Continue reading [2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings

31st December

[31st December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the danger of poorly manufactured drugs

PYQ Relevance:Q) How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (UPSC CSE 2019)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on Drug regulation (2013) and Patent Issues in India (2018). India ranks as the third largest producer of pharmaceuticals in terms of volume and fourteenth largest in… Continue reading [31st December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the danger of poorly manufactured drugs

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The Ultimate Assessment Program to ace UPSC CSE. Trusted and Endorsed by AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (First Attempt, 473 in GS Mains & 133 in Essay).  Schedule a 1-1 call with Civilsdaily’s Mentor for focused UPSC Prep Are you a UPSC CSE 2026 aspirant looking for the right mentorship to guide your preparation? The Civil… Continue reading Enrollment Open: 1.5-Year Course January Batch UAP-2026 | Connect with Mentor Now

30th December

[30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines

PYQ Relevance: Q. What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements. (CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the development of Airports (2017), and ‘application in aviation ’ (2013). The December 5, 2024, incident involving an Air… Continue reading [30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines

28th December

[28th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education

PYQ Relevance:Q) Debate the issue whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste. (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Inequality (2020), ‘Caste System’ (2018 & 2020), and ‘Inclusive Growth’ (2022). The Human Rights Watch Report of 2007 reports that nearly 60% of children… Continue reading [28th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education

27th December

[27th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential

PYQ Relevance: Q) A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, in 2018. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on ‘Central Asia’ (2018) and ‘distribution of minerals’ (2021).… Continue reading [27th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential

Biological and public health emergencies (BPHE)

Biological and public health emergencies (BPHE) A biological emergency is one caused due to natural outbreaks of epidemics or the intentional use of biological agents (Viruses and microorganisms) or toxins through the dissemination of such agents in ways to harm the human population, food, crops, and livestock to cause outbreaks of disease. Pandemics and Epidemics:… Continue reading Biological and public health emergencies (BPHE)

26th December

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BUILT ON RANK 2’s MAINS STRATEGY & FRAMEWORK The Smash Mains Program to ace UPSC CSE.Trusted and Endorsed by AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (First Attempt, 473 in GS Mains & 133 in Essay).   What you need to score 450+ in GS Mains: What is Smash Mains? Why We Must Rethink Mains Preparation and How Smash… Continue reading [Biggest Announcement of the Year] Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains Program 2026

[26th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Nagapattinam’s journey of resilience

PYQ Relevance: Q) On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunamis and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. (UPSC CSE 2017) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC… Continue reading [26th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Nagapattinam’s journey of resilience

Cold Wave, Derecho

Cold wave: A rapid fall in temperature within 24 hours to a level requiring substantially increased protection to agriculture, industry, commerce, and social activities. Derecho: “a widespread, long-lived, straight-line windstorm (no rotation like a tornado)” that is associated with a “band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms”. The name comes from the Spanish word ‘la… Continue reading Cold Wave, Derecho
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