

Burning IssuesInterview ProgramMotivation BytesPrelims DailyPrevious Year Question PaperProgram LaunchRanker WebinarsThe Hindu Op-edToppers TestimonialsUPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQsUPSC PreparationUPSC SyllabusX Factor Notes
9th December
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Healthcare in India & Pandemic
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Need for avoiding misplaced optimism over economic recovery
The rise of the AI economy
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Fortified rice in PDS
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Revised height of Mount Everest
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is Molnupiravir?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
[pib] Digital platform ‘CO-WIN’
We don’t advertise vacancies. But when we do, we are looking for the crème de la crème.
*Civilsdaily is looking to hire across multiple roles. Click the link below to fill the application. (at the bottom)* Dear All,Civilsdaily has become a force to reckon with. With our bold initiatives and maturing innovations, we are pushing the boundaries even further constantly thinking about bettering the learning outcomes for so many students. Inviting applications… Continue reading We don’t advertise vacancies. But when we do, we are looking for the crème de la crème.
9th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 10th December GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) ‘India’s population pyramid is expected to bulge across the 15-59 age groups over the next decade. This demographic advantage is predicted to last only Until 2040. India therefore has a very narrow time frame… Continue reading 9th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th December
FDI in Indian economy
Why Surge in FPI in India?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Building political consensus on climate change
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Debate over Coding for Kids
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2020
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Investing in India’s youth
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges and their significance
Tribes in News
Who are the Tharu Tribals?
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
What is Havana Syndrome?
8th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 9th December GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) The relationship between the level of education and early marriage of women is well established in breaking the cycle of poverty, ill health, as well as the inter-generational cycle of malnutrition. Critically… Continue reading 8th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] Farmers Agitation
The ongoing stand-off between the Union government and protesting farmers does not show any signs of a resolution at the moment. Farmers, especially in Punjab and Haryana, have been protesting against the three agriculture laws enacted by the central government. The situation is extremely volatile since the farmers are determined not to leave Delhi and… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Farmers Agitation
7th December
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
How should India navigate future energy transition?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Diversification of output to overcome the MSP trap
Medical Education Governance in India
Surgery as part of Ayurveda
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Caste Census and associated issues
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
New Parliament Building
Coal and Mining Sector
Rat Hole Mining in Meghalaya
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Himachal wants GI status for five products
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Places in news: Temple architecture of Hampi
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Species in news: Red Sea Turtles
Habitat live sessions today – Daily news, Oped, Ethics, and NCERTs | Join them here
Join Habitat sessions here (instructions below) Dear students, These are the four essential sessions that you must attend on Habitat. Chat pe News with Anjum sir: 6:15 pm Daily current affairs followed by ‘Topic of the day’. Anti defection will be discussed today. Chat pe NCERT with Amit sir: 8:00 pm Today we’ll be discussing… Continue reading Habitat live sessions today – Daily news, Oped, Ethics, and NCERTs | Join them here
7th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 8th December GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Language is the lifeline of a civilization, it denotes the identity, culture and traditions of the people. It plays an important role in preserving music, dance, customs, festivals, traditional knowledge and heritage. In the… Continue reading 7th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
(IAS 2021) December batches for Foundation 2021 and UAP 2021 launched | Enrollments open
Detailed Timetable for Foundation/UAP 2021 can be obtained from here Dear students, The enrollments for the December batch of Foundation 2021 and the UAP 2021 program are open now. The Prelims 2020 has shocked veterans and baffled the first-timers. If anything this paper has taught is that you need to adapt to the expectations of… Continue reading (IAS 2021) December batches for Foundation 2021 and UAP 2021 launched | Enrollments open
5th December
Monetary Policy Committee Notifications
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
The many layers to agricultural discontent
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Perils of profits based economic recovery
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
UN removes Cannabis from ‘Most Dangerous Drug’ Category
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are Municipal Bonds?
Nuclear Energy
HL-2M Tokamak: The Artificial Sun of China
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)
Indian Navy Updates
Operation Trident and its significance
Rohingya Conflict
Places in news: Bhashan Char Island
[Burning Issue] Inter-faith Marriages and Related Issues
Dr. B R Ambedkar, in his lecture “Castes in India” in 1916 – “One of the most intrinsic characteristics of the caste system is endogamy, which prohibits marriage outside of caste and the maintenance of caste in India is premised on the enforcement of strict endogamy.“ Discourse on interfaith marriages in India at present involves diverse narratives ranging from opposition and resistance to… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Inter-faith Marriages and Related Issues
4th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
In farmers’ protests, the core is procurement
Important Judgements In News
Personal choices, the Constitution’s endurance
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Trade-offs for growth revival: Why India’s policymakers need a new roadmap
Human Rights Issues
India’s Population with Disabilities
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Lottery, gambling, betting taxable under GST Act
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Surveyor-2 Spacecraft
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Arecibo Radio Telescope
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP)
4th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 7th December GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) The share of the elderly in the population is expected to increase to 20 per cent of the population by 2050. Thus to ensure a life of dignity, social security and safety, enabling them… Continue reading 4th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Adapt to the expectations of UPSC, bury old ways of preparation | Fill Samanvaya for IAS 2021/2022 to know how.
Do you know what UPSC expects from an aspirant? IAS Pre 2020 can be taken as a watershed moment. If you feel you’re at the crossroads this is for you. Fill Samanvaya form here to schedule a free one-on-one mentorship session (given at the bottom) The Prelims 2020 in many ways was a watershed moment… Continue reading Adapt to the expectations of UPSC, bury old ways of preparation | Fill Samanvaya for IAS 2021/2022 to know how.
3rd December
Issues related to disability
Implications of UP’s ‘love jihad’ ordinance for freedom of conscience
Antibiotics Resistance
Looming heath crisis in the form of antimicrobial resistance
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Representation of Women in Judiciary
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Right to Marriage is a Fundamental Right
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
Honey Adulteration in India
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Jadav Payeng: The Forest Man of India
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] E-Sanjeevani Telemedicine Service
Ethics New Batch (03) on Habitat | Starting 5th December
Click here for Ethics group on Habitat Hello Students, It’s often mentioned by IAS Toppers that a good score in the ethics paper can shoot up your rank and can also determine the service that you might get. This year’s marks in GS-4 is proof. But, wait! what is the best approach to cover Ethics for the UPSC exam?… Continue reading Ethics New Batch (03) on Habitat | Starting 5th December
3rd December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 4th December GS-1 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society GS-4 Work culture, Quality of service delivery. Question 1) Who was Tanaaji Malusare? Discuss the significant role played by him in the Battle of Singhagad? 10 marks Question 2) What are… Continue reading 3rd December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
2nd December
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Premature membership of RCEP would not serve Indian interests
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Closing the communication gap with the farmers
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Need to address farmers’ apprehensions
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
1.5x Formula for crops MSP calculation
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What is the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Drugmakers?
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
[pib] XP100: The premium grade Petrol
Wetland Conservation
World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) Sites
New analysis on Live chat with Anjum Sharma | Hindi + English podcast summaries | 6 pm on Habitat (link inside)
Dear students IAS exam is changing and so should the way you learn. On Habitat, we’re constantly innovating and making learning effortless for you. Continuing that tradition, we want to introduce Anjum Sharma sir to you all. He’ll be conducting daily discussion sessions on current affairs and related issues followed by crisp podcast summaries and… Continue reading New analysis on Live chat with Anjum Sharma | Hindi + English podcast summaries | 6 pm on Habitat (link inside)
2nd December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 3rd December GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters. Question 1) The protests erupting across India since the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are a testament to the centrality of secularism as the foundational principle that… Continue reading 2nd December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
1st December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East and consequences for Indian subcontinent
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Recalibrating India-Nepal ties
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
The perils of deregulated imperfect agrimarkets
J&K – The issues around the state
India and the OIC
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Swasthya Sathi Health Insurance Scheme
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Future of 5G in India
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Japan’s Hayabusa2 Probe
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
Cultivation of ‘Wild’ Arunachal Kiwi
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Zebrafish and its heart regeneration capacity
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
In new: Annapurna Idol
1st December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 2nd December GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information. Question 1) Discuss how the pre-congress political organisations evolved in 19th century. 10 marks Question 2) The unchanging perspective of each other in both countries calls for the… Continue reading 1st December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
30th November
The Crisis In The Middle East
Killing of Iranian nuclear scientist and its implications
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
The Paris agreement is no panacea
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Farmers’ protest
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Is allowing Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgery legally and medically tenable?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
RT-LAMP: a new technology for detecting COVID-19
Recap of Best Practices
In the cut-throat competition of civil services, each mark counts. “How can I make my answers different from the lot?” is every aspirant’s constant worry. One way to do so is by quoting EXAMPLES in your answer. So, scroll down and find a list of contemporary best practices in various social sectors. Use these practices… Continue reading Recap of Best Practices
28th November
Indian Navy Updates
To be taken seriously, Quad needs military heft
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Stepping out of the shadow of India’s malnutrition
Direct Benefits Transfers
Linking Aadhaar to residence for targeted aid
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Gender Advancement through Transforming Institutions (GATI) Initiative
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling (BEOSP)
Indian Missile Program Updates
BrahMos Missiles and their significance for Armed Forces
Sea sparkle: Bloom of Noctiluca Scintillans
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Federated Learning?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)
Wetland Conservation
Peatlands and their importance
[Burning Issue] Kerala’s Gagging Law
India is one of such paradises on earth where you can speak your heart out without the fear of someone gunning you down for that, or, it has been until now. Even if the situation of Indians is a lot better than that of their fellow citizens of other nations, the picture is not really… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Kerala’s Gagging Law
27th November
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
vaccine nationalism
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Putting India-U.S. trade ties on new footing
Banking Sector Reforms
Mistake in allowing industrial houses to own banks
Electoral Reforms In India
One nation One election
J&K – The issues around the state
What is J&K Roshni Act?
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
UP Law against Forceful Inter-Faith Marriage and Conversions
Indian Navy Updates
National Maritime Domain Awareness Centre (NMDAC)
[pib] SDG Investor Map for India
IAS Mains 2020: 250 most probable topics with questions | List of topics inside
250 Most Probable Topics for IAS Mains 2020 – Get enrolled here CivilsDaily brings you the 250+ Most Important Issues that need to be covered holistically for Mains 2020. This compilation contains issues and topics that have a high probability of being asked in Mains 2020 and beyond. These are a part of our Quality Enrichment… Continue reading IAS Mains 2020: 250 most probable topics with questions | List of topics inside
26th November
Importance of constitutional and public morality in democracy
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Steps needed to achieve Comparative advantage in Manufacturing
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Western Disturbances and winters in North
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Solar Power Tariffs in India
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
NPCI caps UPI transactions on third-party apps at 30%
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network
Indian Navy Updates
MQ-9B Sea Guardian Unarmed Drone
26th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 1st December GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. GS-4 Emotional Intelligence Question 1) Explain the social constraints in bringing about gender equality in Indian society. 10 marks Question 2) For democracies to succeed, the parliamentary… Continue reading 26th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
25th November
Banking Sector Reforms
Allowing corporate houses in banking
Judicial Reforms
Protecting Article 32
Monsoon Updates
Why has the Northeast Monsoon remained deficient this year?
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Desalination Plants and their Feasibility
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
What are Miyawaki Forests?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
South Asian University
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are Negative-Yield Bonds?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Who was Lachit Borphukan?
25th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 26th November GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) Wealth of Indian linguistic culture lies outside the purview of what is recognised as official language, in the backdrop of the statement analyse the linguistic diversity and richness in the country. 10 marks Question… Continue reading 25th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Slide Anything shortcode error: A valid ID has not been provided