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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
1st March
Interview Transcript – Koushik H R
Board: Air Marshal Ajit Bhonsle Qualification: Telecommunication Engineer Optional: PSIR Work Experience: Software Engineer Service:IRS(C&CE) presently under EOL Profile: Trekking, Volunteering for an NGO towards ecological restoration Chairman (CM): Asked to explain eco-feminism CM: From the eco-feminism point of view how different would have been Industrial Revolution if it was led by women… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Koushik H R
29th February
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
State lethargy amidst cough syrup poisoning
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Regional bonding: On Ranil Wickremesinghe’s prescription for peace
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
One country, two viruses
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Explained: Marine Heatwave (MHW)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Locust Invasions and its mitigation
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is the ‘Raman effect’?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Red Snow in Antarctica
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Interview Transcript – Mohammed Ishrath
Optional: PSIR Graduation: Civil Engg. Board: Smitha Nagaraj ( 30-35 min) Ch : Tell me about your village Ch : what agitates the people in your village? (Spoke about water stress and shortage of electricity) Ch: Do you think authorities neglect rural areas? On what basis they take decisions in this issue ?… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Mohammed Ishrath
[Burning Issue] Trump in India
Donald Trump’s visit to India continues a trend of more and more frequent visits by US Presidents. He is the first US President to visit India on a stand-alone visit in the seven decades of Indo-US diplomatic ties. US Presidents who came to India before him, from Dwight Eisenhower to Barack Obama, all… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Trump in India
28th February
Issues related to Economic growth
Is RBI raising systemic risks by pushing retail credit?
Tax Reforms
No gains for taxpayers
Aadhaar Card Issues
Aadhaar, no standout performer in welfare delivery
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Explained: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
2020 CD3: A mini-moon
Banking Sector Reforms
Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE) 3.0
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[pib] Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] ‘1000 Springs’ Initiative
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Responsible AI for Social Empowerment (RAISE) 2020
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Species in news: Henneguya Salminicola
28th 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) Are we losing your local identity for the global identity? Discuss. (15 Marks) Question 2) What introduces friction into the ties… Continue reading 28th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
27th February
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Still no finality, the third time round
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Debating water quality
Important Judgements In News
When a court pronounces a verdict, without giving reasons
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Explained: Assam-Mizoram Boundary Dispute
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s InSight Mission
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
‘MH-60R and AH-64E Apache’ Choppers
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
National Technical Textiles Mission
Indian Air Force Updates
[pib] Exercise Indradhanush
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] ICoSDiTAUS-2020
*URGENT- Mock Interview this week(29 Feb & 1 Mar 2020)- Register now!
We hope your preparation is going well. Mock Interviews at Civilsdaily form a crucial part of UPSC interview preparation. The quality and diversity of the panel helps prepare an aspirant for the actual interview at UPSC. Aspirants have benefited greatly from the mock interview and the feedback they got from the panel members after their mock interview.… Continue reading *URGENT- Mock Interview this week(29 Feb & 1 Mar 2020)- Register now!
Get ready for the upcoming January Current Affairs Prelims Test on 29th February- sample questions highlighting our methodology
Click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS Dear students, 31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil service aspirants. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that… Continue reading Get ready for the upcoming January Current Affairs Prelims Test on 29th February- sample questions highlighting our methodology
27th 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 are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space? (15 Marks) Question 2) “The long sustained image… Continue reading 27th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
26th February
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Cop out in Delhi
Electoral Reforms In India
More psychological than an empowering voter option
Citizenship and Related Issues
Rights, duties and the Constitution
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Poverty and its measurement
Air Pollution
World Air Quality Report, 2019
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Blue Dot Network
Interstate River Water Dispute
Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Solar Storms
26th 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) Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples. (15 Marks) Question 2) The performance… Continue reading 26th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
25th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
A U.S. strategy only meant to isolate China
Right To Privacy
The issues around data localisation
The Crisis In The Middle East
Location in news: Idlib Province
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Yongle Blue Hole (YBH)
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Taj Mahal Complex
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Pakke Tiger Reserve
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] SPICe+ web form
Judicial Reforms
[pib] International Judicial Conference, New Delhi
25th 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) How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and the coastal environment? Give suitable examples.… Continue reading 25th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Open Lecture for Interview Students – State of Indian Economy by Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC
Dear students, As you know, unique insights create a lot of impact on the interview panelists. Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEACÂ will be presenting 2 lectures on the State of Indian Economy. He has been working on projects that are clearly hot topics. The details are as follows –Â Date: 28th Feb 2020 Time: 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading Open Lecture for Interview Students – State of Indian Economy by Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC
[Burning Issue] SC judgement on Reservation not being a Fundamental Right
Nearly nine decades after the 1932 Poona pact between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi that initiated reservation for backward classes, the debate on social justice is only getting shriller. In the latest, a February 7 Supreme Court order, that states that reservation is not a fundamental right, has sparked an intense political debate and… Continue reading [Burning Issue] SC judgement on Reservation not being a Fundamental Right
24th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Terms of transaction
Tax Reforms
Making the super-rich pay their fair share
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Youth can be a clear advantage for India
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Explained: How to unify defence resources
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Delhi’s ‘Happiness Class’
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan
Biofuel Policy
Biojet fuel that powered the IAF aircraft
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
Future for the World’s Children Report 2020
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Bay of Bengal Offshore Sailing Expedition (BBSE)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Why do we have Leap Years?
24th 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) How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India? (15 Marks) Question 2) ‘In… Continue reading 24th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
22nd February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
An agenda for Modi-Trump
Swachh Bharat Mission
The next mission
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Forging a new India-U.S. modus vivendi
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Habitable-zone Planet Finder (HPF)
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Tilhan Mission
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] ASKDISHA Chatbot
International Mother Language Day
[Burning Issue] Genome India Project
The Union Govt. has given clearance to an ambitious gene-mapping project, estimated to be worth Rs 238 crore. The project is said to be among the most significant of its kind in the world because of its scale and the diversity it would bring to genetic studies. Genome India Project The Genome India… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Genome India Project
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