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6th November
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Using the crucial expertise of CAPFs
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Equity in education matters
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Green Hydrogen based vehicular fuel
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is a Fast Radio Burst (FRB)?
Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and its flaws
Air Pollution
Brown Carbon ‘Tarballs’
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Back in news: Kartarpur Corridor
Air Pollution
Pusa Bio-Decomposer
6th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 9th November GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Sea-level rise (SLR) is a “well accepted” consequence of climate change. Analyse. 10 marks Question 2) Fairness and inclusion are the two dimensions of equity in education. However, the shift towards digital education… Continue reading 6th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
5th November
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
The next administration will also pursue ‘America First’
Fixing the rules of economy
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Weakening financial capacity of States
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
What is General Consent accorded to the CBI?
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Supreme Court’s guidelines for deserted Wives and Children
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
What is the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Char-chaporis of Assam
How to write amazing introductions | Boost your essay score | Essay FLTs 2020 | Video link inside
You get personal (one-to-one) mentorship by Zeeshan sir in Essay FLTs 2020. Click here for details of the Essay program for 2020 An introduction is one of the most important parts of an essay. The first challenge while writing an essay is writing an impactful introduction. A great introduction grabs the attention of the examiner, prepares… Continue reading How to write amazing introductions | Boost your essay score | Essay FLTs 2020 | Video link inside
Ethics New Batch (02)
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 a proof. So, What is the best way to cover Ethics for the UPSC exam? There are a lot of things to… Continue reading Ethics New Batch (02)
5th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 6th November GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. GS-4 Emotional Intelligence. Question 1) What do understand by Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current? Explain in detail its relations with warming up of Indian Ocean. 10 marks Question 2) States are at the forefront of… Continue reading 5th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
4th November
Free speech in France
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Pondering on the free speech
J&K – The issues around the state
Importance of Gilgit-Baltistan
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
WWF Water Risk Filter
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Distribution of Fortified Rice under ICDS
Judicial Reforms
Pardoning Powers of Governor
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Punjab Connection of the Irish freedom movement
4th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 5th November GS-1 Salient features of world’s physical geography. GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Question 1) Discuss the accomplishments and failures of Non-cooperation movement of 1920. Also elaborate upon its… Continue reading 4th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
3rd November
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Consolidation of quad reflects India’s political will
Monetary Policy Committee Notifications
Reinforcing the RBI’s accountability
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
Explained: Malabar Exercise
Indian Army Updates
What is Army Aviation Corps?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Maharani Jindan Kaur?
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Kawasaki Disease
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[pib] Mission Sagar – II
3rd November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 4th November GS-1 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of… Continue reading 3rd November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
2nd November
The shifting trajectory of India’s foreign policy
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What are Bulk Drugs Parks?
Judicial Reforms
Nyay Kaushal E-resource Centre
Street Vendors in India
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is the D614G mutation in coronavirus?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Asteroid 16 Psyche
Wetland Conservation
[pib] Mansar Lake
2nd November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 3rd November GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. GS-2 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Question 1) Women instinctively fear for their safety every time they step out of their homes… Continue reading 2nd November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
31st October
Urban Floods
Need for Sponge cities Mission in India
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What are Western Disturbances?
Electoral Reforms In India
Who is a Star Campaigner?
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Index of Eight Core Sector Industries
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Fifteenth Finance Commission
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
What is NAFED?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Anomaly over Normal Body Temperature
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] Sardar Sarovar Dam
QEP 2020: Quality Enrichment Program for UPSC Mains 2020 | 250+ most probable topics, mentorship and tests | Starts this week
Lectures covering 250+ most probable topics/themes (ethics case studies included), Mains Full-length test series, Mentorship, Habitat membership for Daily Answer Writing Click here to enroll Mains 2020 is close and time is a scarcity. Almost every aspirant was affected by Covid19 led shutdown and displacement. Preparation was disrupted on a massive scale, access to notes… Continue reading QEP 2020: Quality Enrichment Program for UPSC Mains 2020 | 250+ most probable topics, mentorship and tests | Starts this week
[Burning Issue] India’s quest for Zero Hunger
Food has deep ties to culture, religion, ethnicity and most Indians regard food as sanctified or holy. We celebrate, mourn, express, entertain, donate and thrive on the food, boasting of countless regional delicacies, inherited recipes, as we continue to seek pride in our spicy curries and rich sugary deserts. The latest Global Hunger Index 2020… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s quest for Zero Hunger
30th October
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Allaying the fears of farmers over MSP regime
Air Pollution
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
In news: Great Barrier Reef
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] POWER Initiative
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
[pib] Meri Saheli Initiative
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] National Productivity Council (NPC)
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Countering deepfakes, the most serious AI threat
29th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
The challenges of walking the Indo-Pacific talk
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Excessive optimism over a pact with election-bound US is premature
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Annual State of Education Report (ASER) Wave 1, 2020
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Explained: Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) VS COMCASA VS LEMOA
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
What is Atlantification?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
EOS-01 Satellite
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Pelagornithids
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
[pib] Electricity Access & Utility Benchmarking Report
Failed/Cleared UPSC Prelims 2020! What next?
UPSC prelims results were as unexpected as the questions in the paper were. Some of you cleared, and some couldn’t. Irrespective of the result for you, there is an urgent need to address this question – What next? Sajal sir will try to help you address this question in this motivational session. Students were reaching… Continue reading Failed/Cleared UPSC Prelims 2020! What next?
28th October
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Controlling the distorting power of the global capital
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Give reforms a chance
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
How to improve the financial picture of the DisComs
Rohingya Conflict
India-Myanmar relations
J&K – The issues around the state
Outsiders can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Water on the Moon
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Natural gas to come under GST
DAF I – Detailed Application Form for UPSC CSE 2020 released | Direct link inside | Join exclusive group for DAF I related assistance
Join exclusive Habitat group to get help in filling DAF I. Instructions at the bottom. Dear students, UPSC has released DAF I for those who have cleared the Prelims exam. Last date to fill your DAF I is 11th November 2020. Direct link to UPSC DAF I You will need to register yourself on the… Continue reading DAF I – Detailed Application Form for UPSC CSE 2020 released | Direct link inside | Join exclusive group for DAF I related assistance
27th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
New dimension to the bilateral engegement
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Incentives for furthering the India-US partnership are stronger than ever
Judicial Reforms
Live-streaming of Courts
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Debate over Plasma Therapy’s efficacy
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Architectural Heritage of Bundi
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Echinops Sahyadricus
27th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 2nd November GS-1 Role of women in national movement. GS-2 Aptitude Question 1) Though in theory, the Ryotwari settlement was supposed to prove better than the permanent settlement, in practice its impact was far worse. Critically analyse. 10 marks Question 2) As the regional and global order faces… Continue reading 27th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
26th October
Land Reforms
Reform land ceiling laws
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Politics and economics of farm bills
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Why India should consider the next US administration’s approach to China
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Kisan Suryodaya Yojana
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Room Temperature Superconductivity
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilization
Air Pollution
What is Yellow Dust?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Himalayan Brown Bear
QEP 2020: Quality Enrichment Program for UPSC Mains 2020 launched | Details inside | Enrollment open
Lectures covering 250+ most probable topics/themes (ethics case studies included), Mains Full-length test series, Mentorship, Habitat membership for Daily Answer Writing Click here to enroll Mains 2020 is close and time is a scarcity. Almost every aspirant was affected by Covid19 led shutdown and displacement. Preparation was disrupted on a massive scale, access to notes… Continue reading QEP 2020: Quality Enrichment Program for UPSC Mains 2020 launched | Details inside | Enrollment open
Op-ed discussion on Habitat | 9:30 pm onwards | Today’s topic- United Nations at 75 | Join now (Link inside)
Link of Habitat and instructions to join given below. Dear students, There will be a daily op-ed discussion by Ishika ma’am on Habitat. In these discussions, all the relevant dimensions will get covered from both mains and prelims perspective. Since, editorials and op-eds are essential but are ignored by many due to the complexity we… Continue reading Op-ed discussion on Habitat | 9:30 pm onwards | Today’s topic- United Nations at 75 | Join now (Link inside)
This is why you score less in UPSC Essay | Avoid These Mistakes | Video link inside
You get personal (one-to-one) mentorship by Zeeshan sir in Essay FLTs 2020. Click here for details of the Essay program for 2020 Essay paper in UPSC mains exam is undoubtedly one of the most scoring paper. At the same time, it’s the most neglected as well. While one must write at least 20-25 essays before… Continue reading This is why you score less in UPSC Essay | Avoid These Mistakes | Video link inside
(IAS 2021) November batches for Foundation 2021 and UAP 2021 launched | Enrollments are open
Detailed Timetable for Foundation/UAP 2021 can be obtained from here Dear students With October almost gone, we have just 8 months or less for UPSC 2021 prelims. Enrollments are open for our November batch of Foundation 2021 and the UAP 2021 program. The recently held prelims 2020 has shocked veterans and baffled the first-timers. If… Continue reading (IAS 2021) November batches for Foundation 2021 and UAP 2021 launched | Enrollments are open
26th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 27th October- GS-1 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. GS-2 Corporate Governance. Question 1) As an issue, land degradation of land is much more complex than it appears. Explain in context of its relationship with climate change.… Continue reading 26th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
24th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Importance of maritime domain for India and role of Quad in it
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
Looking back at India’s journey at the UN
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Base Year of CPI- Industrial Workers revised to 2016
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Forex Reserves hit a record high
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
In news: International Labour Organization
For those who cleared Prelims 2020 and for those who did not | Fill Samanvaya form to discuss with us
Last night UPSC released ‘the PDF’, the result of CSE prelims 2020. Irrespective of who you are, you need a plan for your next move (Mains in Jan 2021 or Pre in June 2021). We’ve released Samanvaya form. Fill it and our senior mentors will call you within 24 hours. Let us discuss. UPSC prelims… Continue reading For those who cleared Prelims 2020 and for those who did not | Fill Samanvaya form to discuss with us
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