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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)
[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
Is managing time a challenge for you? Manoj cleared IAS exam with a full-time job. Fill Samanvaya form and discuss how you can do it too. Manoj Madhav, IFS, in conversation with Parth sir gave an insight into his mindset and his thought process. For him, prelims was the toughest stage. Manoj talked in length… Continue reading Prepared with a job and got AIR 105, UPSC 2019 – Manoj Madhav S (Indian Foreign Service)| Topper interview video inside
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)
Enroll here for Essay FLTs 2020 Remember the story of the pied piper? Weren’t you astonished at the ease with which he solved the village’s problem (Rat Infestation) where everyone else had terribly failed? Certainly, the Pied Piper had special skills that villagers lacked. Now let’s forget the Pied Piper for a moment. What if… Continue reading From 98 to 163 Marks | 160+ in Essay Paper is Easy | Essay FLTs 2020 launched (link inside)
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
Abhishek scored 140 and 129 in UPSC Pre GS paper 1 when pre cut off was 105 and 98 respectively. This will be the third of three-part lecture series by Abhishek Saraf on IAS Prelims 2021 strategy. Link for the full playlist. Abhishek Saraf, IAS, in this final lecture three-part lecture series will be sharing… Continue reading IAS Prelims 2021 Strategy Lectures by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8 (2019) | 3rd lecture live at 7:30 pm | Link inside
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
11th October
IAS Prelims 2021 Strategy Lectures by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8 (2019) | Link for the first lecture (11 am) 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 first of three-part lecture series by Abhishek Saraf on IAS Prelims 2021 strategy. Abhishek Saraf, IAS, in this three-part lecture series will be sharing his Prelims Strategy with you all. In… Continue reading IAS Prelims 2021 Strategy Lectures by Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8 (2019) | Link for the first lecture (11 am) inside
10th October
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
RBI shifts focus on bond market to transmit policy signals
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Redefining cities
Air Pollution
Global Nitrous Oxide Pollution
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
[pib] SVAMITVA Scheme
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
[pib] Calcium Nitrate and Boronated Calcium Nitrate
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] Bio-Pesticide Formulation using Verticillium Lecanii
Indian Missile Program Updates
Anti Radiation Missile: RudraM-I
Nobel and other Prizes
What is World Food Programme?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
3 contenders for National Butterfly Status
[Burning Issue] New Labour Laws
The Parliament has passed new versions of three labour codes — Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2020, Code on Social Security Bill, 2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code Bill, 2020. The Code on Social Security 2020, which received the Presidential Assent on 28 September 2020, subsumes major regulations relating to social security, retirement… Continue reading [Burning Issue] New Labour Laws
9th October
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill needs a thorough review
PPP Investment Models: HAM, Swiss Challenge, Kelkar Committee
Reviving the private investment in infrastructure
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Television Rating Points (TRP) System and its loopholes
Air Pollution
What is Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
Deterrence in Australia-China Ties
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Abortelphusa Namdaphaensis
‘Failed’ 4 times, but IAS in 5th attempt | Anil Rathore, AIR 81, UPSC 2019 | Motivational topper interview | Link inside
Have you been struggling to crack the IAS exam? You are not the only one. We bring to you a story who despite repeated failures kept going and with perseverance achieved his goal. Scroll down for the Unherd playlist. Anil Kumar Rathore, AIR 81, UPSC 2019, here in a very straight from the shoulder interview… Continue reading ‘Failed’ 4 times, but IAS in 5th attempt | Anil Rathore, AIR 81, UPSC 2019 | Motivational topper interview | Link inside
9th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 12th October- GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism. GS-4 Attitude Question 1) “Supreme Court’s ruling granting permanent commission to women on a par with men has been hailed as a “great leap” towards equality in the army. “ Comment. 10 marks Question 2) What are the provisions… Continue reading 9th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th October
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Is Indian economy going through stagflation
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Provisions for platform workers in the labour code and issues with them
US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
H-1B visa amid the U.S. elections
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Right to Protest
Nobel and other Prizes
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for CRISPR Technology
Monsoon Updates
What is Global Warming Hiatus (GWH)?
[pib] Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Kasturi Cotton
8th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement Copy
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 9th October- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1) Discuss the change on Indian family structure post the effect of Industrialization and urbanization. 10 marks Question 2) Despite suffering from symmetric representation and subsequent debate concerning the women’s representation, India still lacks the… Continue reading 8th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement Copy
[Burning Issue] Global Fuel Dynamics and India’s Energy Security
Context Despite the global decline in crude oil prices over the last month and buying of cheap Russian crude oil, the retail prices of Petrol and Diesel in India have remained high. These increased prices have also caused high inflation in India, leading to an increase in key policy rates by RBI. In this context,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Global Fuel Dynamics and India’s Energy Security
7th October
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
What India can learn from Kenya about women’s representation
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
Tackling the challenge of Big Tech
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
‘Pagri Sambhal Jatta’ Movement
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
Gravitational Wave Observations
Physics Nobel for discoveries about Black Holes
Indian Missile Program Updates
Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) System
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Kozhikode-Wayanad Tunnel Project
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Labour code reforms address basic needs
18 Best Practices | How to write a perfect mains answer? | Watch Sajal sir Live at 7 pm today. Link inside
With prelims over now, its time to get back to the grind. What are the essentials of IAS Mains answer? Watch Sajal sir live at 7pm. IAS Mains FLTs 2020 starting from 18th October 2020 (click to know more) So finally, IAS prelims is done now. It was a long wait for prelims but just… Continue reading 18 Best Practices | How to write a perfect mains answer? | Watch Sajal sir Live at 7 pm today. Link inside
7th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 8th October- GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India. GS-4 Case studies. Question 1) Discuss in detail the contributions of Savitribai Phule on women’s education and establishing equality in India. 10 marks Question 2) Obsession with non-alignment diverts Delhi’s policy attention away from the urgent task of rapidly… Continue reading 7th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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