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11th March
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
 How the country should make the most of a second oil windfall
Government Budgets
A prescription for revival
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Medicine and frontiers
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Explained: Sir Creek Dispute
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Haryana’s ‘quota within SC quota
Electoral Reforms In India
Donation to Political Parties from unknown sources
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
How plants dissipate excess sunlight as heat?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Pyramid of Djoser
[Prelims Spotlight] Important Seas and Mountain Ranges of the World
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. 11th March 2020 Tasman Sea The Tasman Sea is a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean,… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Important Seas and Mountain Ranges of the World
9th March
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
No green shoots of a revival in sight as yet
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Don’t blame it on NSO
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Explained: Cycle 25/ Solar Cycle
NPA Crisis
What is ‘Yes Bank Crisis’?
Judicial Reforms
Right of an accused to be defended
Electoral Reforms In India
Election Commission of India unveils roadmap for revamp
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Red Panda
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who were the Marakkars?
[Prelims Spotlight] Important Governor Generals and Viceroys
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. 9th March 2020 With almost absolute power the Governor-General and viceroy played a significant role in the… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Important Governor Generals and Viceroys
7th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
The role of women in developing a knowledge economy
Land Reforms
Supreme Court upholds 2018 order on land acquisition
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
Foreign Funding of Public Organizations
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Indian Ocean Commission
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
N95 Mask
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Persons in news: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
[pib] Person in news: Gaura Devi
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Quantum coin or ‘qubit’ and Entanglement Theory
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
The diplomatic cost
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Monetary policy can’t combat the COVID-19 impact
Common mistakes that can cost you UPSC Prelims 2020
In this talk, we are going to discuss do’s and don’t for UPSC Prelims 2020. It is a very important topic considering the fact that very little time is left time left. In this lesson, Birendra Sir, a core mentor at Civilsdaily shares various tips obtained after taking the feedback from more than 150… Continue reading Common mistakes that can cost you UPSC Prelims 2020
[Burning Issue] The US-Taliban Peace Agreement
The fragile peace deal between the United States and the Taliban appeared to hang in the balance as the U.S. Defense Department announced its first airstrike against Taliban forces in 11 days and bitter disagreements between the radical Islamist movement and the Afghan government, as well as internal divisions in Kabul, threatened to nullify the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The US-Taliban Peace Agreement
Mission Nikaalo Prelims | Open Crash Course | Starts 6th March 2020
Dear students, We are thrilled to launch the 3rd edition of our OPEN Crash Course [Nikaalo Prelims]. The last 2 editions have been immensely helpful to aspirants who wanted a fast-paced revision sequence. With Nikaalo Prelims you get our full commitment for the next 75 days with these 3 things: Daily Doubt Sessions (2 hours of… Continue reading Mission Nikaalo Prelims | Open Crash Course | Starts 6th March 2020
[Prelims Spotlight] Various Defence Exercises in News
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. 7th March 2020 Various Defence Exercises in News The defence is a major part of any country.… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Various Defence Exercises in News
6th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
After the Trump visit
Issues related to Economic growth
An unrest, a slowdown and a health epidemic
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Online versus offline
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Explained: Behind Meghalaya violence
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
When does Speaker suspend MPs from Lok Sabha?
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Freedom in the World 2020
Gairsain as new summer capital of Uttarakhand
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
World University Rankings by Subject 2020
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC)
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] Law for Rain Water Harvesting
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s new Mars rover: Perseverance
Banking Sector Reforms
[pib] Mega Consolidation in Public Sector BanksÂ
Nikaalo Prelims | Over 100 doubts resolved in first session, don’t delay join us.
Dear students, Yesterday we launched the 3rd edition of Nikaalo Prelims and we got a tremendous response. Click here to register Here is a summary of our first DDS session: Over 300 students joined the group in a very short period of time. Over 500 messages were interchanged during the session in which more than… Continue reading Nikaalo Prelims | Over 100 doubts resolved in first session, don’t delay join us.
*Get registered* for Open lectures on Union Budget 2020-21 and Economic Survey 2019-20 by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist on 7-8 March 2020
Economic survey and Union budget are the two most important economic documents of the Government of India. They outline the vision for the Indian economy, government initiatives and schemes, challenges faced, and mitigating strategies. The importance of Union budget and economic survey can’t be overstated, not only for UPSC prelims but also for Mains… Continue reading *Get registered* for Open lectures on Union Budget 2020-21 and Economic Survey 2019-20 by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist on 7-8 March 2020
[Prelims Spotlight] Important Articles/ Schedules of the Constitution
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a private telegram group where PDFs and DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) are being held. Please click here to register. 6th March 2020Â Important Articles / Schedules of the Constitution. The Constitution of India is the supreme law… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Important Articles/ Schedules of the Constitution
5th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Skill her, skill India
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
A disconnected pedagogy
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Biju Patnaik: The flying ace who helped Indian and foreign freedom movementsÂ
Blockchain Technology: Prospects and Challenges
Supreme Court ruling on Virtual Currency
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Media Access Control (MAC) Binding
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Unguarded X hypothesis
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Way out lies within
Interview Transcript – Kunal Aggarwal
Residence – Sonipat, Haryana Background – Computer Science, IIT Hyderabad, Worked at Goldman Sachs as Software developer, joined IRS IT recently Hobbies – Cooking Activities – Represented India in Japan Kiruna Bond project Board – Bhosle sir, Afternoon, 1st to go Chairperson – So, lets start with some warm up… about software sector. C… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Kunal Aggarwal
4th March
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Teaching the teacher
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
A blow against social justice
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The growth challenge
Human Rights Issues
Explained: Why UN Human Rights Commission intends to intervene in a SC case against CAA?
River Interlinking
National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)
Air Pollution
[pib] Biomethanation Process
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
[pib] Amendment to the Export Policy of APIs and formulations made from these APIs
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
[pib] Regulating Content of Trans-Fat in Oils and Fats
Students Suicides in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Swamp Wallaby
Interview Transcript – Nida Fatima
Afternoon; Bhosle sir 3rd to go, Cm: b easy, bring your chair closer to the table so u can write if u need to. Q1 Weightifting hobby(did u compete) Q2 You read non fiction,why,what did u read,what was its central theme Q3 Women are not treated equally, they are not understood..what is your view..… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Nida Fatima
3rd March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Pieces of peace
Nuclear Energy
Pushing the wrong energy buttons
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
New forces in orbit
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Department-related Standing Committees (DRSCs)
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
Hazards of using fertilizers in Punjab
The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] CHITRA Flow Diverter Stents
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
[pib] Star Labelling Programme
[pib] Various schemes implemented by Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] India’s nominations for 2020 World Heritage List
Interview Transcript – Apan Agrawal
Chairman – P.K.joshi Date – 17 feb , Afternoon Hrs – 4.05 – 4.35 Optional – Geography , BE mechanical Hobbies – Football Extra curricular – Event for Acid attack victims , drought relief work – Paani foundation Chairman – Why did you choose mechanical engineering and then why the turn towards civil services… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Apan Agrawal
[Burning Issue] The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020
Surrogacy in India and Indian surrogates became increasingly popular amongst intended parents in industrialized nations because of the relatively low costs and easy access offered by Indian surrogacy agencies. Before commercial surrogacy was banned in 2015, India was a popular destination for surrogacy. The economic scale of surrogacy in India is unknown, but… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020
2nd March
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate change and geopolitics converge to yield locust swarms
Important Judgements In News
Whither tribunal independence?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Tracking the big three
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Explained: US-Taliban Pact
J&K – The issues around the state
Delimitation in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir
Citizenship and Related Issues
Defining Anti-national Activities
Bharat Emission Standards
Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission norms
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Migratory species in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Eurasian Otters
Interview Transcript – Kasturi Sule
Board: Bassi sir. Optional sociology Hobby – watching movies on military adventure and social issues. Civil Engg. Watching football and cricket. Chairman So did you watch movie Tora Tora Tora , pearl hearbour. So tell me about Indo Pak and Indo china war. Subsequent questions. Perforated steel structures How will you tackle corruption in administration.… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Kasturi Sule
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