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12th December
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Vaikom- two States, two leaders and a tale of reform
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate impact of exploring space passing below the radar
Judicial Reforms
Impeachment of Judges
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Centre wants States to make Snakebites a Notifiable Disease
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
[pib] Projects under PM-DevINE Scheme
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Jan Aushadhi Kendraâs by PACS
[12th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The long and complex road to assisted dying
PYQ Relevance: [2018] Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution.(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State… Continue reading [12th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The long and complex road to assisted dying
[UPSC Interview Masterclass] By Saket Sir, Lead, Interview Programme | Craft the Perfect UPSC DAF 2 for 2024 | Score 200+ in the UPSC Interview | Join on 12th December at 7 PM
Register for the session on UPSC Interview preparation plan and strategy Read about UPSC’24 Interview Guidance Masterclass Filling DAF 2 is crucial; it forms the heart and soul of your interview preparation. A lot of opinion-based questions stem from this part of the DAF. There are three important components to consider while filling DAF 2:… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Masterclass] By Saket Sir, Lead, Interview Programme | Craft the Perfect UPSC DAF 2 for 2024 | Score 200+ in the UPSC Interview | Join on 12th December at 7 PM
11th December
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
The significance of ANI versus OpenAI
Judicial Reforms
The code of conduct judges need to follow
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Deepening Indiaâs steps as a key space-faring nation
Higher Education â RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Draft UGC Regulations, 2024
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms â eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms â eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] New Policy Initiatives in Agriculture Sector
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)
[11th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion
PYQ Relevance:Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains have previously âJudicial reviewâ (in 2016), and âreligiousness/religiosity and Communalismâ (in 2017). In a 2005 paper on âjudicial inactivism,â… Continue reading [11th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion
UPSC Mains Result 2024 Out: Check Name List PDF, Roll Number List by Civilsdaily IAS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the UPSC Mains Result 2024 on 9th December 2024. The result, released in PDF format, contains the roll numbers of candidates who have successfully qualified for the interview stage of the selection process. Additionally, a name-wise list of qualified candidates has also been published. The UPSC Civil Services… Continue reading UPSC Mains Result 2024 Out: Check Name List PDF, Roll Number List by Civilsdaily IAS
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Register 1-1 DAF 2 session right now! DAF is probably the most important document for UPSC interviews. It is important to take the time to craft a well-rounded DAF that stands out from the crowd and does justice while showcasing the best of your skills and experiences. Your DAF-II includes the following sections: Why is… Continue reading ELEVATE: Craft the perfect UPSC DAF 2 with Civilsdaily | Interview Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2024 Â
10th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry â Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
On reforms in merchant shipping
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Indians need the right to disconnect
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] New National Manuscripts Mission
Food Procurement and Distribution â PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
National Food Security Act, 2013
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Egyptian Cotton Leafworm (A Moth Species)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
[pib] India-Australia CCEA Stocktake
[10th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security
PYQ Relevance:Q) What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on âFood Securityâ (in 2021), âconventional energy generationâ (in 2020) and âIndiaâs Energy Securityâ (in 2017). “Food… Continue reading [10th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security
9th December
Primary and Secondary Education â RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Gamify Indiaâs skilling initiatives
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The issue of Indiaâs economic growth versus emissions
Coal and Mining Sector
The row over tungsten mining near Madurai
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Emissions Gap Report 2024
Civil Services Reforms
[pib] 4th Good Governance Week, 2024
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Eurasian Little Gull spotted in Delhi for first time
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
UNGA declares December 21 as World Meditation Day
Nobel and other Prizes
What is the Turner Prize?
[9th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A good beginning but China negotiations must continue
PYQ Relevance:Q) The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on Chinaâs supply chain and as a strategically to counter Chinaâs political and economic dominance.â Explain this statement with examples. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains is recently focusing on growing Chinese dominance in West and Central Asia (2024) and the… Continue reading [9th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A good beginning but China negotiations must continue
Civil Services
Civil Services: âWhile governments may come and go, ministers may rise and fall, the administration of a country goes on forever. Needless to say, civil services form the backbone of administrationâ.  – Ramsay Muir ââŚyou will not have a united India, if you have not a good all-India service which has the independence of… Continue reading Civil Services
8th December
[UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Sreelakshmi’s UPSC 2026 Masterclass This is the only webinar you need to qualify UPSC in your first attempt. If you’re giving UPSC in 2026, this session by Sreelakshmi Ma’am can’t be missed. Aspirants now need to adapt to micro themes in their… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
7th December
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Polavaram Project Controversy
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Building on the revival of the manufacturing sector
Pension Reforms
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PMKMY)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] CAR T-Cell Therapy
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[pib] National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)
Indian Navy Updates
Commissioning of INS TUSHIL
[7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health â insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains have asked questions around the Public Health Policies (2017) and Newer Health Challenges (2020 and 2022).… Continue reading [7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health â insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
6th December
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
States and the challenge before the Finance Commission
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
How Oilfields Amendment Bill aims to delink petroleum, mineral oil production from mining activities
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Nagalandâs Hornbill Festival
Higher Education â RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] National Library Mission
[pib] National Mission on Cultural Mapping Â
Tiger Conservation Efforts â Project Tiger, etc.
India got its 58th Tiger Reserve
[6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
PYQ Relevance: Q) âIf the last few decades were of Asiaâs growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africaâs.â In the light of this statement, examine Indiaâs influence in Africa in recent years. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on âIndiaâs influence in Africa (2021), and anti-colonial struggles in… Continue reading [6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
Right to Information
Right to Information Act, 2005 âWhere a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary that the citizens ought to know what their government is doing.â – Justice P N Bhagwati âInformation is the currency of democracy,â – Thomas Jefferson Right to Information Act, 2005 The Right to Information (RTI)… Continue reading Right to Information
Social Audit
Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of government programs and projects. This form of audit allows people to directly assess and oversee the effectiveness of governmental initiatives, together with the administration Evolution of Social Audit in India: Objectives of Social Audit Principles… Continue reading Social Audit
[UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Dominate Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring three core points related to UPSC Prelims Join the session on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM for a free Zoom masterclass. We will guide you step by step on complete preparation… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
5th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Indiaâs strategic focus on West Africa
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
Why some PLI schemes are in the slow lane?
[pib] National Cooperative Policy
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025
RBI Notifications
What is Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog
[5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank
PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the âcash transfer system for the welfare schemes to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms (in 2013), and âDirect Benefit… Continue reading [5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank
Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability, and ethical conduct. Elaborate. [2020] âRecent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commissionâ.… Continue reading Transparency and Accountability
4th December
Land Reforms
How land degradation is threatening Earthâs capacity to sustain humanity?
Banking Sector Reforms
Bank Bill passes LS, allows one account, 4 nominees
What are the controversies around pardoning power?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
World Wildlife Conservation Day
Marburg Virus outbreak in Rwanda
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Windfall Gains Tax on Oil Production, Diesel-Petrol Export Removed
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
ecDNA Challenges Law of Genetics
[4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Bakuâs âNCQG outcomeâ
PYQ Relevance:Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are India’s commitments at this conference? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentorâs Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on Indiaâs changing policy towards climate change (2022) and COP26 (2021). The… Continue reading [4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Bakuâs âNCQG outcomeâ
Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Previous Year Questions [2023] Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for womenâs effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. [2022] Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer. [2021] Can Civil… Continue reading Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Disaster Management
Disaster Disaster Management: The term “disaster” comes from the French word “Desastre,” a combination of ‘des’ meaning bad, and ‘aster’ meaning star, implying ‘Bad or Evil star.’ According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale… Continue reading Disaster Management
[UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir, Sr. IAS Mentor | Emerging Trends In UPSC Prelims | Decoding Last 5 Years (500 Qs) Pattern | Join on 5th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Shubham Sir’s UPSC Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring New Trends in UPSC Prelims: A Detailed Look at Question Patterns from the Last Five Years We’ll take a close look at how the UPSC prelims has changed over the… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir, Sr. IAS Mentor | Emerging Trends In UPSC Prelims | Decoding Last 5 Years (500 Qs) Pattern | Join on 5th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
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