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5th September

Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc

Untangling Kerala’s Lokayukta Amendment Controversy

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

ISRO tests system recoverable rocket ‘Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD)’

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

India’s first Dark Sky Reserve to come up in Ladakh

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Regional Benches of Supreme Court

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

History and debates about ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Martand Temple in Kashmir

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Exercise Vostok-22

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

India Bangladesh Relations

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Issues faced by Teachers in India

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector

Energy Atmanirbharta

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

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Mudda Aapka: Road Traffic Accidents in India: Issues and Challenges

UPSC 2023 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was recently killed in a horrific and unfortunate road accident! Context Deaths by accidents on roads increased by almost 17 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020. This indicates an INCREASE in the rate of deaths… Continue reading

3rd September

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

Cybercrime in India

op-ed snap | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

MGNREGA Scheme

MGNREGA

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD

QUAD

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

What causes Rainbow Clouds (Cloud Iridescence)?

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications

Nord Stream Pipeline to remain shut

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

[Burning issue] Fertilizer Sector of India

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2nd September

Civil Services Reforms

Civil service reforms in India

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Civil Service

Human Rights Issues

UN accuses China of Uighur rights abuses

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Monsoon Updates

Abnormal’ La Nina conditions impacting India’s monsoon

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Importance of Tibetan Democracy Day

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Glass ceiling needs to be broken to unlock women potential

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Role Of Women & Women Organization

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Cervavac: India’s first indigenously developed Vaccine for Cervical Cancer

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

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1st September

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Why has the Solomon Islands blocked foreign navy vessels?

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Heritage conservation

op-ed snap | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Bhang, Ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.

Why are the fisherfolk protesting over Vizhinjam Port Project?

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Old age poverty is getting worse if not addressed soon

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues

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1st September 2022| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

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31st August

Tax Reforms

India’s tax-GDP ratio may be too high

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Right To Privacy

Personal Data Protection Bill

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

RBI, government must act in coordination during an economically challenging period

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.

India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security

e-Commerce: The New Boom

Online Dispute Resolution in new-age digital commerce

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

India, Bangladesh discuss River Water Sharing issues

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Direct Benefits Transfers

Universal basic income

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 2: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Challenging the Special Marriage Act, 1954

SC Judgements | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Communalism, Secularism, Regionalism

Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.

Labour Codes

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

Contract Enforcement in India

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.

One Nation One Fertiliser (ONOF) Scheme

| Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports

NCRB releases ‘Crime in India’ Report

DOMR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.

PARAKH: A new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead

G20 presidency opportunities for India’s growth and prosperity

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India,International Institutions

Black Money – Domestic and International Efforts

Decoding the Crypto Route for Money Laundering

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Money-Laundering & Its Prevention

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka

India-Srilanka Relations

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India,India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Issues related to Economic growth

Thin line between freebies and public welfare

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.

Solar energy & India

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Skewed divisible pool

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Services Sector

Consumerism should be replaced by minimalism

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Globalization On Indian Society,Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in news: Peninsular Rock Agama (Psammophilus dorsalis)

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

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31st August 2022| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

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30th August

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan

Pakistan’s Flip-Flop on Trade with India

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

What is Artemis 1 Mission?

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Judicial Reforms

Jurisprudence of Bail in India

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

Fiscal prudence

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Innovation Ecosystem in India

Scientific temper

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

Forest rights act

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 2: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections

30th August 2022| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

Topics for Today’s questions: GS-1 Salient features of world’s physical geography. GS-2 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. GS-3 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Bilkis Bano Case

UPSC 2023 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context Recently, the Gujarat government released 11 convicts who were sentenced to life imprisonment for the heinous murder and gang rape of women during the Gujarat communal riots of 2002. The action by the government has received heavy criticism from all sections of… Continue reading

29th August

Aadhaar Card Issues

Concerns around Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament

Russia blocks agreement on Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT)

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Judicial Reforms

Lifetime perks for former CJIs, SC Judges

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Judicial Pendency

What is a Full Court Meeting?

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

What is Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)?

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indigenization Of Technology

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Places in news: Taiwan Strait

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc

Construction and demolition waste

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Strong gender norms of japan reducing gender equality

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 1: Role Of Women & Women Organization

29th August 2022| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement(AWE)

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