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10th February
Important Judgements In News
POCSO doesn’t brook dilution
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Need for rigorous scrutiny of constitutionality of the bills
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Role of dams in Uttarakhand floods
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Flash floods and their mitigation
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Why hydel projects in the Himalayas are worrying?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
What is Immunity Passport?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Dickinsonia fossil discovered in Bhimbetka
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9th February
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
First steps in India’s journey to universal health care
India’s challenge in dealing with international criticism
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
India’s Myanmar dilemma
Human Rights Issues
US moves to rejoin UN Human Rights Council
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act
Nuclear Energy
Einsteinium: the mysterious element named after Albert Einstein
Air Pollution
[pib] Scheme for Management of Crop Residues
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Malabar Naval Exercises
(Live) UPSC Mains 2020 GS Paper 3 analysis and strategy for 2021 Mains by Sajal sir| Details of Smash Mains 2021
UPSC by design is an exam that should take just one attempt to crack it. Any further attempt after that must be just to improve your rank. And to accomplish this feat you must perform extremely well in GS mains papers. Sajal sir here in this video will help you analyze the UPSC Mains 2020… Continue reading (Live) UPSC Mains 2020 GS Paper 3 analysis and strategy for 2021 Mains by Sajal sir| Details of Smash Mains 2021
9th February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 10th February GS-1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS-4 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Question 1) Present a sketch of major Sufi orders in India. What was their goal? Explain. 10 marks Question 2) India has been at the receiving… Continue reading 9th February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] Myanmar Coup
In the early hours of day, Myanmar’s military, also known as the Tatmadaw staged a bloodless coup which brought the country’s recent and limited experiment with democracy to an end. Tens of thousands of protesters poured onto the streets across Myanmar in the biggest anti-coup rallies with deteriorating situation amidst internet ban. India voiced a… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Myanmar Coup
8th February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 9th February GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. GS-4 Emotional Intelligence. Question 1) What is “Love Jihad”? Critically analyse the issues associated with the law against love jihad. 10 marks Question 2) Being the largest… Continue reading 8th February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th February
Government Budgets
Infrastructure push now, fiscal consolidation later
Government Budgets
Making Budget work
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
IBC as an enabler
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Uttarakhand
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
Controversial hashtags on twitter and their regulation
Start-up Ecosystem In India
What are the One-Person Companies (OPCs)?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Hope: UAE’s first mission to Mars
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
FSSAI caps transfats in foods
6th February
Government Budgets
The Budget unshackles India’s economic growth story
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Dairy Industry in India : An analysis
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Laws that have distorted agriculture and labour markets need to go
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
‘Toolkit’ tweeted by Greta Thunberg
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Donation reports of only 3.39% registered unrecognized parties available in public domain
Aadhaar Card Issues
Privacy concerns over Haryana’s Parivar Pehchan Patra
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Denmark’s artificial energy island project
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are Government Securities (G-Secs)?
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) Yojana
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] MCA21 Version 3.0
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[pib] Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
[Burning Issue] Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22
“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.” – Rabindranath Tagore (quoted by FM in her Budget Speech) The Union Minister for Finance has finally presented the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament, which is the first budget of this new decade and also a digital one in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22
5th February
Government Budgets
The reason that India cannot afford to go on a debt binge
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
The unmet health challenge
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Sub-categorization of OBCs: Development so far
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
Bill coming on Delhi government and L-G functions
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
The way forward in Myanmar
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Square Kilometre Array Observatory
Road and Highway Safety – National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
[pib] Ropeways and Alternate Mobility Solutions to be under MoRTH
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Monpa Handmade Paper of Tawang
Intellectual Property Rights in India
[pib] KAPILA for patent awareness
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4th February
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
No to vaccine nationalism, yes to global cooperation
Government Budgets
Government set for fiscal push, RBI needs to do more
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
Iran rules out changes to Nuclear Deal
Indian Army Updates
‘Smart walls’ for Indian Borders
Blockchain Technology: Prospects and Challenges
Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021
Electoral Reforms In India
Maharashtra to introduce ballot papers along with EVMs
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021
4th February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 5th February GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions Question 1) How does the population… Continue reading 4th February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
3rd February
Government Budgets
Economy needs much more than what Budget 2021 offers
Government Budgets
The Budget bids goodbye to fiscal orthodoxy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka pushes India out of Colombo Terminal Project
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
India Justice Report, 2020
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) to revive urban water bodies
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Centenary of ‘Chauri Chaura’ Incident
Wetland Conservation
[pib] India gets its first Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management
3rd February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 4th February GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization; population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. GS-4 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Question 1) Discuss in what ways Sanskrit Literature… Continue reading 3rd February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
2nd February
Government Budgets
Despite some hits, the Budget has crucial misses
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Bringing transparency in Budget in agri-food sector
Government Budgets
Budget is constructive, but lack of income support continues
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
BNO Visas for Hong Kong residents
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Stardust 1.O: the first rocket to run on biofuel
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) Scheme
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
[pib] 14 new Minor Forest Produce (MFP) included Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme
2nd February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 3rd February GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. GS-4 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Question 1) What are… Continue reading 2nd February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
1st February
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Building a robust healthcare system
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
The problem of ageing dams in India
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Municipal finance reform through Finance Commission recommendations
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Centre’s scrutiny of UP’s conversion ban ordinance
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Bill, 2020
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who are the Bargis?
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
What are Social Stock Exchanges?
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Highlights of the Corruption Perception Index, 2020
Gravitational Wave Observations
Type-II Supernova and the role of neutrinos
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What caused the tilt to Saturn’s rotation axis?
1st February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 2nd February GS-1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS-4 Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity. Question 1) What do you understand by a colonial system and identify the factors promoting it? Elaborate on the major countries that got… Continue reading 1st February 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
31st January
Starting on 1st Feb: Decimate Prelims 2021 and Sprint Prelims 2021 | How to join their Habitat groups? (instructions and links inside)
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(LIVE NOW) 3rd Decimate Prelims Open(Free) Test 2021| Attempt and join Habitat discussion – Links inside.
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