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21st December
Policy implementation in India : Issues
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Dominance of Private healthcare in India & Related issues
Human Rights Issues
Custodial torture in India
Biofuel Policy
E20 Fuel to Cut Vehicular Emissions
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Intentional Genomic Alteration?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Khudiram Bose?
Indian Navy Updates
Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC)
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Himalayan trillium
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Laying the foundation for faster growth
21st December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 22nd December GS-1 Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) “Efforts to address child marriage in India should be in consonance with the socioeconomic realities that demand investment in education,… Continue reading 21st December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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19th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Friend and neighbour: India-Bangladesh relations
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Government must promote crop diversification by setting MSP for other crops as well
Civil Services Reforms
West Bengal IPS Controversy
President’s Rule
Andhra Pradesh High Court and the CM Row
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
What is the SolarWinds Hack?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Christmas-Star Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Gas Production in Krishna-Godavari Basin
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Koothambalam of Guruvayur Temple
[Burning Issue] Substance Abuse in India
The rising abuse of narcotic drugs in India has come to limelight after the alleged suicide of a notable actor due to depression induced by chronic drug abuse. Since then, the Narcotics Control Bureau has been making high profile arrests over drugs possession (notably the cannabis). And again in a contrary move, India surprisingly voted… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Substance Abuse in India
18th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
India-UK Relations
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
In agri-reforms, go back to the drawing board
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Converting waste to energy
Important Judgements In News
Plea in SC against 1975-77 Emergency
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Back in news: Right to Protest
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
CMS-01 Satellite launched by ISRO
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
A-68s: Largest floating Iceberg
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Metal CO2 Battery
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
[pib] Haldibari – Chilahati Rail Link
18th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 21st December GS-1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Examine the factors leading to the drying up of the Aral sea. Can you cite some other examples of water bodies being dried up? Why is this happening? Discuss. 10 marks Question… Continue reading 18th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
17th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Why Are Most Assam Farmers Not Protesting Against the Farm Laws?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill (2020).
WTO and India
The many challenges for WTO
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
How Parliament meets
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S. puts India on ‘currency manipulators’ monitoring list
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Chang’e 5 returns to Earth carrying moon rocks
Human Development Report by UNDP
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019
J&K – The issues around the state
[pib] PM Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)
UPSC IAS Mains exam 2020: Admit card released – Download here | Get 250 Most Probable Topics for Mains inside
Dear students UPSC has released the admit cards for UPSC IAS 2020 Mains exams. Exams are scheduled to start from 8th Jan 2021. Download your admit card here It’s advised that you download and check it asap so that you can report any discrepancy to the UPSC in time. Do read the instructions carefully. For… Continue reading UPSC IAS Mains exam 2020: Admit card released – Download here | Get 250 Most Probable Topics for Mains inside
17th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 18th December GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone, etc. GS-4 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers. Question 1) What do you mean by “faults” in the context of Plate Tectonics? Discuss its types, significance and implications for India. 10 marks Question 2) Independence… Continue reading 17th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
16th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Punjab, Haryana need to look beyond MSP crops
Digital India Initiatives
PM -WANI : As Game changer
Judicial Pendency
Law and disorder
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
US imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
Issues related to Judicial appointment
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Indian bison (Gaur)
16th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 17th December GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries. GS-4 Attitude. Question 1) Explain how earthquake waves are used as an indirect source for understanding the structure of the interior of the earth. 10 marks Question 2) The justice delivery system of… Continue reading 16th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
15th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Convergence of agrarian discontent in South
Medical Education Governance in India
Standards must not be lowered to certify Ayurveda postgraduates surgeons
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
India needs to rethink its nutrition agenda
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Delimitation should be based on 2031 Census
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
National Family Health Survey- 5 Part: I
Global Geological And Climatic Events
How to measure a Mountain?
Indian Navy Updates
What is Project 17A?
Gravitational Wave Observations
Galaxy NGC 6240
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Himalayan Serow
15th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 16th December GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries. GS-4 Human Values. Question 1) Give an account of the distribution of different types of soils found in India. 10 marks Question 2) Discuss the concept of Contempt of Court. Explain in detail… Continue reading 15th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
14th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Hazardous ideas for the Himalayas
Medical Education Governance in India
Issues related to Nursing Sector in India
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
The roots of the agricultural crisis run deep
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Hydroponics: the art of soil-less farming
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Shola Sky Islands of the Western Ghats
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
How epigenetics alters inherited genetics’ message
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Matru Sahyogini Samitis Scheme
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Myristica Swamp Treefrog
Indian Army Updates
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
How to crack IAS 2021?| Also, things you need sorted before starting preparation for IAS 2022 | Fill Samanvaya-1 on 1 session with senior mentors
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14th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 15th December GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships Question 1) “Efforts to address child marriage in India should be in consonance with the socioeconomic realities that demand… Continue reading 14th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
12th December
Banking Sector Reforms
A four-point agenda for Indian banking in the post-covid world
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Demand for repeal of the law and importance of parliamentary scrutiny
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Five years of Paris Agreement
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
India’s Commitment for Paris Agreement
Monsoon Updates
What are Rossby Waves?
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
N.K. Singh calls for a fresh look at the Seventh Schedule
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Voluntary Disclosure of Exotic Pets
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Plasmodium Ovale and Other types of Malaria
Electoral Reforms In India
Digital Voter ID Card and its benefits
[Burning Issue] COVID-19 Vaccination Challenges
Universal vaccination programs have eliminated smallpox and reduced serious diseases including measles, mumps, rotavirus, and polio. But in the coming few months, India will witness another great event in its history — the great Covid vaccination exercise. This is vaccination going to be one of the most anticipated events in the country. This mass universal… Continue reading [Burning Issue] COVID-19 Vaccination Challenges
11th December
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Renewable Energy Generation: Betting on the green power market
The Crisis In The Middle East
Morocco to normalize ties with Israel
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT)
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
What is Shakti Act?
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
UN Population Award for 2020
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Aurora Borealis?
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Mystery illness in Eluru
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
Iran’s calculated risk
11th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 14th December GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism GS-4 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Question 1) India requires an integrated housing development strategy for the rural context Elucidate.… Continue reading 11th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
10th December
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Threat of malnutrition to promise of India
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Anganwadi centres
Factors sustaining federalism in India
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
A History of Climate Change Negotiations
Digital India Initiatives
Public Wi-Fi Access Network Interface
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Cattle meat residue found in Indus Valley vessels
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
[pib] Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Places in news: ‘Mini Kaziranga’
10th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 11th December GS-1 Effects of globalization on Indian society. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Formal recognition of land rights allows for cleaner cities and better living conditions for slum dwellers. Examine. 10 marks Question 2) Flexibility is a guiding principle of federalism in India that is the reason… Continue reading 10th December 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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’
चैट पर न्यूज़ अंजुम शर्मा के साथ | UPSC IAS के लिए ज़रूरी ख़बरों का विश्लेषण और पॉडकास्ट
हैबिटैट से जुड़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक कीजिए प्रिय छात्रों, आप जानते हैं कि सिविल सेवा परीक्षा में प्रश्नों का स्वरूप बदल रहा है और आपको भी उसके अनुरूप बदलना होगा। हैबिटैट, एक ऐसा ही प्लेटफॉर्म है जहाँ हम बदलते ट्रेंड को ध्यान में रखते हुए लगातार नये सृजन कर रहे हैं और लर्निंग को… Continue reading चैट पर न्यूज़ अंजुम शर्मा के साथ | UPSC IAS के लिए ज़रूरी ख़बरों का विश्लेषण और पॉडकास्ट
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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
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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
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