Day: January 30, 2020
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
 [op-ed snap] Don’t be deterred by the ‘crowding out’ effect of the fisc
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 3- The crowding out effect, effects of the Government borrowing on various variables.
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
[op-ed snap] A road map for robust trade ties
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 3- Bilateral trade opportunity with Australia and area of cooperation in Technology and innovation
The Crisis In The Middle East
Explained: West Asia Peace Plan
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: West Asia Peace Plan
Mains level: Palestine & Israel conflicts
Human Rights Issues
Karnataka Anti-superstition Law
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not Much
Mains level: Superstitions and associated socail injustice
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[pib] The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Highlights of the bill
Mains level: MTP: Ethical and health issues surrounding it
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] National Commission for Indian System of Medicines
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Highlights of the bill
Mains level: Medical administartion in India and its loopholes
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Nagoba Jatara
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Nagoba Jatara
Mains level: Not Much
Beating Retreat Ceremony
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Beating Retreat Ceremony
Mains level: Not Much
No-fly List
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: No-fly List
Mains level: Not Much

