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19th January
Banking Sector Reforms
It’s better to stop the creation of bad debt than set up a bad bank
Government Budgets
Good economics must also make good politics
Coal and Mining Sector
Issues with treating mineral sale proceeds as revenue or income
NPA Crisis
Balance sheet of a Bad Bank
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Supreme Court directive on Quota in Promotions
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Task force on Age of Marriage for Women submits its report
Innovation Ecosystem in India
[pib] Second edition of India Innovation Index 2020
Wetland Conservation
Places in news: Harike Wetland
19th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 20th January GS-1 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. GS-4 Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Question 1) Examine the ideas and ideology of Jyotiba Phule. Can he be termed a radical? 10 marks Question… Continue reading 19th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] Terrorism and the World
India battles on multi-layered fronts to counter cross-border terrorism. Our security forces are constantly engaged in creating an environment of security in the country. They have been quite successful in diagnosing and executing them. The airstrike after the Pulwama attack and the earlier surgical strike made clear the zero-tolerance policy of India towards terrorism. Context… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Terrorism and the World
18th January
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Why Financial boom at a time of economic stagnation?
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
New ideas needed for online privacy policies
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Changes needed in India’s agri-food policy
Judicial Reforms
Can courts stay laws made by the legislature?
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
UK invites India to attend G7 Summit
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
UN Adaptation Gap Report, 2020
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
5G Technology and India’s preparedness
(Launched) Sprint Club by Anjum sir | Intensive revision program for IAS Prelims 2021 on Habitat| Register here.
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18th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 19th January GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. GS-4 Aptitude Question 1) “The American revolution was essentially an economic revolt against American capitalism and British Mercantilism”. Critically examine. 10 marks Question 2) What are the… Continue reading 18th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
17th January
What to do after 1st Decimate Prelims Open (Free) Test 2021? | Do this to close the loop and utilize post-test Golden Hours.
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(LIVE NOW) 1st Decimate Prelims Open(Free) Test 2021 | Attempt and join Habitat discussion – Links inside.
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16th January
Banking Sector Reforms
Bank Investment Company (BIC)
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Problem of control and governance of knowledge in a globalised world
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
Russia withdraws from Open Skies Treaty
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Nepal once again raises Kalapani Boundary Issue
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India’s trade with China falls at five-year low
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Who was Thiruvalluvar?
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
[pib] PMKVY 3.0
1st Decimate Prelims Open(Free) Test – 17th Jan (Tomorrow) | Attempt and join Habitat discussion – Links inside.
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On Habitat 8:30 pm -International Relations for Pre 2021 – Strategy and discussion | Decimate Prelims Open Test -1 (Register for free)
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[Burning Issue] Three Decades of Human Development Index (HDI)
This December, we commemorated the 30th anniversary of the HDI. Out of 189 countries, India has ranked 131 on the Human Development Index 2020 prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With an HDI value of 0.645, the country fell in the medium human development category. People are the real wealth of a nation.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Three Decades of Human Development Index (HDI)
15th January
Banking Sector Reforms
Recapitalization of state-owned banks: Privatization should do it
PPP Investment Models: HAM, Swiss Challenge, Kelkar Committee
Hybrid Annuity Model(HAM) for the benefit of the road sector
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
The ‘Difficult Four’ Countries
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Adultery Law and the Armed Forces
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s Curiosity Rover celebrates 3000 days on Mars
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Sulawesi Cave Paintings
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Kashmir’s ancient art of papier-mache
On Habitat – IAS prelims 2019-2020 paper analysis at 8 pm| Decimate Prelims Open Test -1 (Register here)
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15th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 18th January GS-1 History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization. GS-4 Attitude. Question 1) In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial… Continue reading 15th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
14th January
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Covid-19 vaccine policy
Government Budgets
Improving fiscal situation through budget
RBI Notifications
Digital Lending
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Great Green Wall (GGW) Project
Tourism Sector
Gujarat’s MICE Tourism Policy
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Mutual Funds Risk-o-Meter
Indian Air Force Updates
[pib] IAF to induct LCA Tejas
(Pre 2021) Have you analyzed IAS pre-2020? | Do it here. Very important if you want to Decimate Prelims 2021
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14th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 15th January GS-1 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) What is a ‘city system’? Explain how and why reforming municipal bodies is crucial to reforming city systems. 10 marks Question 2) What… Continue reading 14th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
13th January
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
Europe’s China gambit will fall short of its stated goals
Important Judgements In News
Issues with suspension of the Farm laws
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Reclaiming SAARC
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Paternity Leave in India
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Who are the persecuted Hazara Community of Pakistan?
Crop Insurance – PMFBY, etc.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) completes 5 Years of operations
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] Khadi Prakritik Paint – India’s first cow dung paint
IAS 2021 prelims strategy by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8, (IAS 2019) | Join Decimate Prelims Open Tests Habitat group (free)
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13th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 14th January GS-1 Urbanization and its remedies. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Post- Independence, integration and unification of India demonstrated to be a long process plagued with challenges. In this context, examine the early challenges that India faced as a newly independent country. 10 marks Question 2) The… Continue reading 13th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
12th January
Reframing India’s foreign policy priorities
Domestic politics and its influence on foreign policy
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
Explained: India at United Nations Security Council
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
SC says it intends to stay farm laws
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
PM-KISAN payout wrongly made to ineligible beneficiaries
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
India’s burden of heart diseases
Coal and Mining Sector
New Single-window Clearance for Coal Mines
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Protected Areas
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules
12th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 13th January GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Mental health is one of the most neglected social issues in India. Comment. 10 marks Question 2) India has to manage dynamic interaction between its domestic policies and that of its neighbours. In… Continue reading 12th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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11th January
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Progression to electric vehicles: Challenges and opportunities for India
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India’s New Deal moment
Monetary Policy Committee Notifications
Challenges ahead for the RBI
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA)
Banking Sector Reforms
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What is a K-shaped Economic Recovery?
Gravitational Wave Observations
‘Recoiling’ Black Holes
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Mukundpura CM2
Coal and Mining Sector
Lithium deposits in Karnataka
11th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 12th January GS-1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Discuss in what way trade monopoly of East India Company was weakened by different Charter Acts passed by the British Parliament. 10 marks Question 2) No country has progressed without investing in… Continue reading 11th January 2021| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
10th January
Decimate Prelims 2021 launched | Register here for the IAS Open Tests – First on 17th Jan
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9th January
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Improving the diet of low income households to address malnutrition
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Social sector: the post-Covid priority
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Salary to women for domestic work
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
What are Spectrum Auctions?
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
First Advance Estimates of GDP for 2021
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why insects are crucial for ecological balance?
J&K – The issues around the state
[pib] New Industrial Development Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir (J&K IDS, 2021)
[Burning Issue] Dedicated Freight Corridors
Our PM has inaugurated Rewari-Madar section of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). He also flagged off the world’s first double-stack long-haul 1.5-km-long container train hauled by electric traction from New Ateli-New Kishangarh. Last month, he had inaugurated a 351-km section between Khurja and Bhaupur in Uttar Pradesh for commercial operations. For years, freight trains suffered… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Dedicated Freight Corridors
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