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19th November
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Export remain key to economic growth
Interstate River Water Dispute
Inter state water Sharing disputes
Mahajan Commission Report on Maha-K’taka boundary dispute
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
What are Deemed Forests?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China’s use of ‘Microwave Weapons’
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] India’s AI supercomputer PARAM Siddhi
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[pib] India’s first Green Energy Convergence Project
19th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 20th November GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. GS-4 Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. Question 1) Should live-in relationships be regulated by the state? And, if so, to what extent? Examine and… Continue reading 19th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
18th November
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
India’s challenge in balancing the emissions and economy
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
India’s challenges in maintaining its viability against competitive economies
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Vulture Action Plan for 2020-25
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
Fake News
Judicial Reforms
Article 32 and the Supreme Court
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
‘Myths of Online Education’ Report
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Governor’s inaction and judicial scrutiny
18th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 19th November GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity. GS-4 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions. Question 1) There are no existing concrete estimates of the number of poor and depth of poverty in India. Reason for it and explain the measures which… Continue reading 18th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
17th November
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
2025 nutrition targets call for a multi-dimensional focus
Challenges from the RCEP despite staying out of it
Needed, a policy framework in step with technology
Judicial Reforms
What is Recusal of Judges?
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Economic implications of India opting out of RCEP
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is mRNA vaccine?
Wetland Conservation
Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites
17th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 18th November GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. GS-4 Moral thinkers Question 1) “It was a strong belief of Mahatma Gandhi that in the non-violent struggle of Swaraj, the women of India can leave behind men by a mile.” Comment. 10 marks Question 2) Regional… Continue reading 17th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
16th November
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
PLI Scheme extended to 10 key Sectors
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada
India-Canada relations
Air Pollution
Air pollution in India
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
China-led RCEP takes off without India
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Assam-Mizoram Boundary Dispute
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Sex Ratio in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
UAE’s Golden Visa Program
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Places in news: Tristan da Cunha
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Leonid Meteor Shower
16th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 17th November GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Attitude Question 1) Modern sensibilities cannot take root in a nation that allows regressive beliefs to thrive. Comment. 10 marks Question 2) Divided by geographical distance but united through clear common interests and shared values, India-Canada relation holds… Continue reading 16th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
13th November
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
Power sector reforms: UK lessons for India
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Issues with the regulation of digital media by government
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
How to improve the income and Productivity of Indian labour?
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 Package
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What is a Technical Recession?
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Contempt of Court and A-G’s consent
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Project-75
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Rohanixalus -the frogs of the new genus
[Burning Issue] US and Indian Election System: A Comparison
India and the US are the two largest democracies in the world but the electoral systems of the two countries are poles apart. While the Indian system is charmingly simple, the US system is extremely complex and confusing. Let’s have a look at that: A Brief about the US parliamentary system The senate of the US… Continue reading [Burning Issue] US and Indian Election System: A Comparison
13th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 16th November GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. GS-4 Aptitude Question 1) Discuss the contributions of Ashfaqullah Khan in the Indian freedom struggle with special focus on his contributions to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. 10 marks Question 2) Unrestricted digital media could pose threat to peace and… Continue reading 13th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
12th November
Banking Sector Reforms
`Financial institutions in India need more freedom
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Issues with legal language in India
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Governing OTT Platforms
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme?
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
Home Ministry amends FCRA rules
Tribes in News
Religious Code for Sarna Tribals
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Gujarat Maritime Cluster Project at GIFT City
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
SpaceX-NASA’s Crew-1 Mission
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] PLI Scheme extended to 10 key Sectors
12th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 13th November GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) Discuss the major provisions of Poona Pact. Was it a Precursor to affirmative actions post-independence? Examine. 10 marks Question 2) The legal… Continue reading 12th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
11th November
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Strengthening the public health capacities in disasters
Air Pollution
State Pollution Control Boards
Important Judgements In News
Striking a fine balance in the review of RBI’s policies
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
India’s catch-up evolution in techno-policy landscape
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SCO
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
What is OPEC+?
The Crisis In The Middle East
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on peace deal
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT)
11th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 12th November GS-1 Indian National Movement. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) With the double whammy of Monsoon and the pandemic, the conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts. Comment. 10 marks Question 2) Strong public sector capacities in healthcare are imperative… Continue reading 11th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
10th November
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Unfurling India’s foreign policy concerns
Air Pollution
The cost of cleaning air
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Economic lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
15th Finance Commission submits report to President
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
How a Biden’s Presidency may affect India?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
GRACE-FO Mission
Tax Reforms
[pib] Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
India-Maldives relations
10th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 11th November GS-1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) “Buddhism was more of a social movement under the backing of a religion”. Elucidate. 10 marks Question 2) The Election Commission of India has a much wider mandate than its counterpart in… Continue reading 10th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Adapt to the expectations of UPSC, bury old ways of preparation | Fill Samanvaya for IAS 2021 to know how.
Do you know what UPSC expects from an aspirant? Have you had a look at Pre 2020 paper? It can be taken as a watershed moment. If you feel you’re at the crossroads this is for you. Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily : Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021 The Prelims… Continue reading Adapt to the expectations of UPSC, bury old ways of preparation | Fill Samanvaya for IAS 2021 to know how.
[Burning Issue] Fiscal Stimulus & COVID
“In an economy that is overleveraged to historic proportions, economic stimuli may not do the trick.” – Kenneth Eade Several governments across the world have announced fiscal stimulus measures to help their respective economies stay afloat. India, with large swathes of people facing the risk of infection, has nothing significant so far to show to… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Fiscal Stimulus & COVID
9th November
Electoral Reforms In India
Comparing the mandates of election commissions of India and the U.S.
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Interfaith marriages and religious conversions
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Himachal Pradesh’s law against religious conversion
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Regulation of Other Service Providers (OSP)
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
Chabahar Rail Project
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Glacial Lake Outburst in Ladakh
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)
9th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 10th November GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. GS-4 Case Studies. Question 1) In the context of new social movements of Independent India , Discuss the key features of the New Farmer’s movements. 10 marks… Continue reading 9th November 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th November
UPSC Mains 2020 Timetable released | 60 days daily answer writing starts on Habitat
Dear aspirants, UPSC has released the timetable for the Mains exam 2020. Click here to download. With this, as a part of our Mains FLTs 2020 and Mains QEP 2020, we’ll be starting our daily answer writing practice on Habitat to build up your endurance and speed for UPSC mains. Everyday questions will be shared… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2020 Timetable released | 60 days daily answer writing starts on Habitat
7th November
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Taxes and the fundamental rights
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Sharing Indo-Pacific vision in the region
Gravitational Wave Observations
What is Einstein’s Eclipse?
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
State coverage ratios under NFSA
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Cyclonic storms during October
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Ghogha-Hazira Ferry Service
[Burning Issue] India’s push for a Gas-based Economy
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has last month approved ‘Natural Gas Marketing Reforms’, taking another significant step to move towards a gas-based economy. What is Natural Gas? Natural gas is a fossil fuel source consisting primarily of methane. It is the cleanest fossil fuels among the available fossil fuels. It is used as a… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s push for a Gas-based Economy
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
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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
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