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20th April
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Issues with ordinance in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
The great Afghan microcosm
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
India and Russia look for a reset
When Aadhaar-related problems lead to denial of rations and benefits: what the data show
Sudarshan Sen Committee
Frame protection rules for exotic animals not included in WPA
Agreement on Cities combating plastic entering the marine environment
MoEFCC clears rail track in Western Ghats despite red flags
WTO and India
India invokes peace clause again as rice subsidies exceed 10% cap
Proposal to amend animal cruelty Act: strict measures suggested
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Meghalaya records India’s first bat with sticky disks
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of executive
 20th Apr 2021 Executive Titbits President, VP both elected indirectly by proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and voting is by secret ballot Electoral college of president contains elected MPs and elected MLAs (including that of UTs of Delhi and Puducherry) while that of VP includes all MPs (nominated MPs and nominated… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of executive
20th April 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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19th April
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
Agriculture policy should target India’s actual farming population
Electoral Reforms In India
The Election Commission of India cannot be a super government
Take remedial action against WTE plants: NGT
ECLGS ambit widened to cos with loan dues up to 60 days
19th April 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of legislature
 19th Apr 2021  Legislature Parliament – Loksabha (house of people) + RajyaSabha (Council of states) + President  LokSabha RajyaSabha Other names Lower house, house of people Upper house, council of states Total strength (state+UT+nominated) 530+13+2 29 elected from states + 4 from UTs + 12 Nominated by president Maximum strength (state+UT+nominated) 530+20+2… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of legislature
Sprint 365: Current Affairs program for UPSC IAS Prelims 2021 | Polity, Environment and Culture in 15 days
With little more than two months to go for UPSC IAS Prelims it is time for intensive revision. There are a lot of compilations available in the market but these are not enough. Anjum sir has launched Sprint 365 to help you cover and revise current affairs for IAS prelims 2021 in the most efficient… Continue reading Sprint 365: Current Affairs program for UPSC IAS Prelims 2021 | Polity, Environment and Culture in 15 days
17th April
Vaccine diplomacy that needs specific clarifications
The roots of a decentred international order
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
US Treasury keeps India on currency watch list
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is the Whitest Paint?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
La Soufriere volcanic eruption
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Tiki Formation in Madhya Pradesh
Foundation 2022 and UAP 2022 for UPSC IAS exam launched | Enrollments open for May batch | Schedule your free mentorship call
Dear students, The enrollments for the May batch of Foundation 2022 and the UAP 2022 program are open now. Not only UPSC has a vast syllabus but it expects a certain level of intellectual, social, and emotional maturity from its aspirants. It’s a very complex task to come up with a study-plan/time-table that harmonizes every… Continue reading Foundation 2022 and UAP 2022 for UPSC IAS exam launched | Enrollments open for May batch | Schedule your free mentorship call
17th April 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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Polity Titbits: Important articles/schedules of Constitution
 17th Apr 2021 The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. The document lays down the framework demarcating fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Important articles/schedules of Constitution
16th April
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
The march towards an equitable data economy
A multipolarity, scripted by the middle powers
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
How IBC is moving away from promotor averse approach
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
State of World Population Report 2021
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
National Pension System (NPS)
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Azhdarchid Pterosaurs
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
16th April 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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Polity Titbits: Fundamental Rights and DPSP, Fundamental Duties
 16th Apr 2021 Fundamental Rights Fundamental rights Constitutional rights Legal rights Included in part 3 (magna carta of India) of constitution Not in part 3 Not in constitution Can directly move supreme court for enforcement under article 32 no no Parliament can abridge these rights only in very special circumstances Can be abridged by… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Fundamental Rights and DPSP, Fundamental Duties
15th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Navigation with permission
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Tackling second Covid wave
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
All gold jewellery to bear hallmark
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN)
Electoral Reforms In India
Sushil Chandra appointed Chief Election Commissioner
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Indian Rhino Vision 2020
Gravitational Wave Observations
[pib] Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 (NLS1) Galaxy
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] E-SANTA: Electronic marketplace to connect Aqua farmers and buyers
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] MANAS Platform
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Monkeydactyl: the flying reptile with the ‘oldest opposable thumbs’
15th April 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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[Prelims Spotlight] Polity Titbits: Fundamentals of Polity and Constitution
15 Apr 2021 Form of Government: Autocracy/ Absolute Monarchy – Concentration of power in one unelected hand Democracy – government on the basis of elections Constitutional Monarchy – head of state is king/ queen but acts on the aid and advice of elected council of ministers Republican Govt.- head of state is elected not a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Polity Titbits: Fundamentals of Polity and Constitution
UPSC mock interview at CivilsDaily on 17-18th April | Book your slot now
Schedule of Special Habitat sessions planned for interviews. Upcoming Mock interview and session This week’s mock interview dates have been fixed on 17-18th April. Mock interview- 17-18th April (Book your slot)   Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Mode: Online Interview slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Panelists for Mock Interviews: Shri Shankar Aggarwal, IAS… Continue reading UPSC mock interview at CivilsDaily on 17-18th April | Book your slot now
Develop analytical skills for UPSC IAS exam| Analytica by Alankrit Bhatia | Join 2 weeks workshop (link inside)
UPSC IAS is not just about information loading. Whatever you are studying must be analyzed in detail and linked with other topics. Moreover, you must learn how to utilize that information for different stages of the exam. Analytical skills help you visualize a problem’s complexity, process and organize it, solve it, make projections and generate… Continue reading Develop analytical skills for UPSC IAS exam| Analytica by Alankrit Bhatia | Join 2 weeks workshop (link inside)
Mission Nikaalo Prelims | 60 Day Revision Course with Prelims Spotlight and Free Tests| Starts 15th April
Download PDF Time Table here – Time-Table-Mission-Nikaalo-Prelims Dear students, We are thrilled to launch the 4th edition of our OPEN Crash Course [Nikaalo Prelims]. The last 3 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 60 days with these… Continue reading Mission Nikaalo Prelims | 60 Day Revision Course with Prelims Spotlight and Free Tests| Starts 15th April
14th April
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
NCAHP Bill 2020
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
BIMSTEC
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
An aggressive vaccination drive holds the key to economic revival
14th April 2021 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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13th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India’s South Asian opportunity
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
Why the Personal Data Protection Bill matters
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
India and the great power triangle of Russia, China and US
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Shaphari Scheme
(Reminder) HABITAT SESSIONS: Revealed 2.0 with Zeeshan sir 9:00 pm, and Wordsmith- answer writing with Radhika ma’am 8 pm (Link inside)
Zeeshan sir and Radhika ma’am will be live on Habitat for free sessions on Habitat. You don’t want to miss out on these sessions. Score Boosting Session with Zeeshan sir Time: 9:00 pm; Venue: Habitat- General club (Click here for link) Wordsmith – Mains answer writing with Radhika ma’am Time: 8:00 pm; Venue: Habitat- General… Continue reading (Reminder) HABITAT SESSIONS: Revealed 2.0 with Zeeshan sir 9:00 pm, and Wordsmith- answer writing with Radhika ma’am 8 pm (Link inside)
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