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21st October
Banking Sector Reforms
SC asks govt to implement ‘interest waiver’ scheme at the earliest
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Issues with dilution of offset condition for defence procurement
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Reforms police in India need
Electoral Reforms In India
Govt. hikes poll expenditure ceiling by 10%
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Assam-Mizoram Boundary Dispute
Digital India Initiatives
Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Ayushman Sahakar Scheme
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Lion-tailed Macaque
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21st October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 22nd October- 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-2 Case Studies. Question 1) The first two decades of the twentieth century created conditions for the emergence of socialism in Indian setting. How did… Continue reading 21st October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
20th October
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
AIDS & India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Opportunities for India in Bangladesh’s economic success
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Security implications of Doha Accord for India
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
[pib] Framework for Regulatory Sandbox
Indian Navy Updates
Malabar Naval Exercise
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Asafoetida (Heeng) cultivation in Himalayan Region
What are District Development Councils (DDCs)?
20th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 21st October- GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present. GS-2 Case Studies. Question 1) How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa? Discuss. 10 marks Question 2) The growing economic prosperity of… Continue reading 20th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] 15 Years of Right to Information
“Information is the currency of democracy.” – Thomas Jefferson Fifteen years have passed since the Right to Information Act, 2005 was enacted. With this Act, India took a step forward to move away from the colonial system of arbitrary government to an era of more transparent and accountable government. What led to the introduction… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 15 Years of Right to Information
19th October
President’s Rule
Issues related to the Office of Governor
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Still awaiting police reform
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] Buldhana Pattern of water conservation
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Exercise SLINEX-20
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Ladakh Fault in Indus Suture Zone (ISZ)
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
India’s First Seaplane Project
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Thanjavur Art Plates
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Places in news: Mullaperiyar Dam
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are Hybrid Funds?
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
ZSI lists Skinks of India
19th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 20th October- GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries. GS-2 Case Studies. Question 1) Urbanization is considered as an agent of socio-economic growth. Do you think Indian Urbanization has helped in India’s socio economic growth? Discuss. 10 marks Question 2) What are… Continue reading 19th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
18th October
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17th October
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Farm Bills latest step in sequential freeing up of farm sector
Analysing the trends in India’s population growth
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
Opportunity for India to push for reforms at the UN
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Highlights of the Global Hunger Report, 2020
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
What is New START Treaty?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
Five Eyes (FVEY) group of nations
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
What are ‘Chapter Proceedings’ by Police?
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
National Authority of Ship Recycling (NASR)
All India Open Mains Test 2020 | GS paper 1 – Full-Length test – 18th Oct | Registration link inside | Open for all
Instructions and link to register for the Open test below. Test will be made live at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Click here for the Open test. Instructions below. Dear students, We have launched Mains 2020 Full-Length Test series, and are providing the first test of the series as open to all. Details of the test Subject:… Continue reading All India Open Mains Test 2020 | GS paper 1 – Full-Length test – 18th Oct | Registration link inside | Open for all
[Burning Issue] CRISPR Technology and Associated Concerns
The CRISPR-Cas9 system has revolutionized genetic manipulations and made gene editing simpler, faster and easily accessible to most laboratories. To its recognition, this year, the French-American duo Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna have been awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for chemistry for CRISPR. Gene editing using CRISPR technology The CRISPR is an acronym for Clustered… Continue reading [Burning Issue] CRISPR Technology and Associated Concerns
16th October
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Nudge towards formalisation of MSMEs
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Growing salience of multilateralism
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Comparison between India- Bangladesh per capita GDP
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
The Human Cost of Disasters Report (2000-2019)
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Next Generation Treasury Application (NGTA)
Contention over South China Sea
Places in news: Taiwan Strait
Intellectual Property Rights in India
[pib] KAPILA Program
UPSC 2019 Marksheet for Mains and Prelims released | Link inside
Dear students, UPSC has released the marksheet for UPSC 2019 CSE exams for both written qualified candidates and for those who couldn’t qualify. Marksheet of UPSC 2019 prelims exam has also been released. It can be accessed till 15 Nov 2020. Click here for candidates qualified in written exam – UPSC mains 2019 Click here… Continue reading UPSC 2019 Marksheet for Mains and Prelims released | Link inside
16th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 19th October- GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-2 Case Studies. Question 1) Discuss the landforms of wind erosion in general while explaining the salient features of Ayers Rock with special focus. 10 marks Question 2) Inter-connectedness among the various challenges the world faces need more coordination… Continue reading 16th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
15th October
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
Issues in the Phased Manufacturing Policy
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What is Debt-to-GDP Ratio?
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
[pib] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[pib] STARS Project
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[pib] Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna
Monetary Policy Committee Notifications
The RBI tunes in to the economy
Gravitational Wave Observations
New Shephard Rocket System
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Places in news: Zojila Tunnel
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Feasibility of Export Driven Growth for India
Prepared with a job and got AIR 105, UPSC 2019 – Manoj Madhav S (Indian Foreign Service)| Topper interview video inside
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15th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 16th October- GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Human Values. Question 1) While there is no single solution for tackling climate change and its ill effects, cities across the world must now develop ability and capacity, and the will to take on the challenge. Elaborate.… Continue reading 15th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
14th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Four lessons for the Quad from Asia’s history and geopolitics
Banking Sector Reforms
Dilution of efficiency based principles and its implications for finacial markets
Nobel and other Prizes
Explained: Auction theory
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Pakistan likely to remain on FATF Greylist
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
E-VIN network to handle COVID-19 vaccine supply
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Mars ‘Opposition’ Event
Digital India Initiatives
National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)
14th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 15th October- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Question 1) Discuss the values and teaching of Guru Nanak and elaborate upon their relevance in the context of present social changes. 10 marks Question 2) Formulation of… Continue reading 14th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
From 98 to 163 Marks | 160+ in Essay Paper is Easy | Essay FLTs 2020 launched (link inside)
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13th October
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Federalism, now a partisan internal dialogue
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Need for guidelines for gene-editing research in India
Air Pollution
Towards cleaner air in Delhi
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs)
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP)
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Indian Sat: Another satellite made by students
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
13th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 14th October- GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. GS-4 Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity. Question 1) Australia is a major supplier of wool but not a major supplier of finished… Continue reading 13th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] Paytm vs Google App Store Row
The altercation between technology giant Google and fintech major Paytm has brought the global debate around app store monopolies to India. Paytm has been at odds with Google ever since the tech giant removed its apps. Earlier this month, Paytm announced the launch of its Android Mini App Store to support Indian developers to take… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Paytm vs Google App Store Row
12th October
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The federalism test
RBI Notifications
Economic recovery and its discontents
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Issues with the MSP in the age of surplus production
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
15 Years of Right to Information
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
FELUDA test for Covid-19
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
8 Indian beaches accorded ‘Blue Flag’ tag
Tourism Sector
Skal International Asia Area (SIAA)
Gravitational Wave Observations
What is Raychaudhuri Equation?
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Aenigmachanna Gollum
Road and Highway Safety – National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
[pib] Bharatmala Pariyojana
IAS Prelims 2021 Strategy Lectures by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8 (2019) | 3rd lecture live at 7:30 pm | Link inside
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12th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 13th October- GS-1 Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS-4 Emotional Intelligence. 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,… Continue reading 12th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
IAS Prelims 2021 Strategy Lectures by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8 (2019) | 2nd lecture live at 11 am | Link inside
Abhishek scored 140 and 129 in UPSC Pre GS paper 1 when pre cut off was 105 and 98 respectively. This will be the second of three-part lecture series by Abhishek Saraf on IAS Prelims 2021 strategy. Link for playlist given in the bottom. Abhishek Saraf, IAS, in this second of the three-part lecture series… Continue reading IAS Prelims 2021 Strategy Lectures by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8 (2019) | 2nd lecture live at 11 am | Link inside
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