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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
Mains FLTs 2020 launched | First test on 18th Oct 2020 | Timetable inside
Have you started the mains answer writing practice yet? Mains FLTs 2020 – Starting 18 October 2020 Click here to enroll in Mains FLTs 2020 Download PDF for better visibility – Mains FLTs 2020 Timetable Mains is the most important stage of the UPSC exam. It’s also becoming more and more unpredictable, analytical and dynamic… Continue reading Mains FLTs 2020 launched | First test on 18th Oct 2020 | Timetable inside
6th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Confusion on what the Quad is and its future
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Legal challenges the Farm Acts could face
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Asset Reconstruction Companies
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST Council and its Functioning
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
2020 Nobel for Hepatitis C Virus discovery
Tax Reforms
What is Sheltering of Taxes?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Ketogenic Diet?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Personality in news: Shyamji Krishna Varma
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
[pib] Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness for Innovation (CEPI)
How to write a perfect mains answer? | 18 Best Practices | 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. 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 three months… Continue reading How to write a perfect mains answer? | 18 Best Practices | Link inside
6th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 7th October- 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) The American Revolution inspired the French revolution and yet it was markedly different from it. Elaborate. 10 marks Question 2) Why passing… Continue reading 6th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
5th October
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Need for streamlining the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Right To Privacy
Narco Test and the Issue of Consent
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Conference on Disarmament (CD)
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
ATAL: World’s Longest Highway Tunnel
Indian Missile Program Updates
Shaurya Missile and India’s K missiles family
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is CBD Oil?
Places in news: Kamchatka Peninsula
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Madhuca Diplostemon
5th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 6th October- GS-1 History of the world including events from the 18th century. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Temple architecture constitute a significant part of India’s cultural heritage, in this context throw light on the various types of temple architecture in India. 10 marks Question 2) How the… Continue reading 5th October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
4th October
UPSC Prelims 2020 – Questions and Solution | Live explanation ( link inside )
Dear students, UPSC Prelims 2020 is over now. We are sharing answers for the paper. Go through it. Click here for UPSC Prelims 2020 question paper. Salaj sir will be live here for a detailed explanation. Click on the video to Set Reminder. Q1. With reference to the carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements :… Continue reading UPSC Prelims 2020 – Questions and Solution | Live explanation ( link inside )
3rd October
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
JAL JEEVAN MISSION (PIB)
Swachh Bharat Mission
Swachh Bharat Puraskar (PIB)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Wildlife Week
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
China’S Climate Commitment
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
CBD Oil
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Changes in the labour laws needs to discussed and debated
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Finishing the unfinished task of reform in land and labour markets
AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Months of October & November and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of October
Dear students, Best Wishes To All Students Appearing In UPSC CSE Prelims Examination, 2020. AWE Program is gaining popularity and seeing a lot of participation. We request all students to renew their subscription for the upcoming months. Let’s keep the momentum going. The accuracy and fairness of exams can be impacted by some candidate’s… Continue reading AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Months of October & November and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of October
UPSC Prelims 2020 | Dos and don’ts | Message for 2021 aspirants
Post exam activity and message for 2021 aspirants at the bottom. We’ll be publishing the question paper, explanation, and analysis here. Click here to bookmark. Hi all, So the day is here. You have been preparing for it, dreaming about it, fearing it, or even fantasizing about it. Countless all-nighters, dozens of mock tests, hours… Continue reading UPSC Prelims 2020 | Dos and don’ts | Message for 2021 aspirants
2nd October
“I cracked UPSC and then resigned in 15 days..” | Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8, UPSC 2019 | Unherd topper series | Video link inside
Click on the video and set a reminder for 7 pm. Hello students, As a part of Unherd topper series, we have Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8, UPSC 2019, with us today. In a very candid conversation with Rohit Pande sir, Abhishek will be giving an insight into his mindset and thought process. His success is… Continue reading “I cracked UPSC and then resigned in 15 days..” | Abhishek Saraf, AIR 8, UPSC 2019 | Unherd topper series | Video link inside
1st October
Contention over South China Sea
Quad
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Should India have one national Language?
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (PIB)
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Sawantwadi Toy (PIB)
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Kanaklata Barua ?
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
What are defence offsets ?
1st October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 2nd October- GS-1 Indian National Movement GS-4 Emotional Intelligence Question 1) Pluralism and Secularism are essential for Indian Democracy. Do you agree. Comment. 10 marks Question 2) How law and order is different from public order. Also, elaborate on the issues with assigning the dual role of maintaining… Continue reading 1st October 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
30th September
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
A demarcation in the interest of public order
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Code on Wages 2019
Tax Reforms
Lessons to learn from Vodafone ruling
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Maharashtra modifies Forest Rights Act
The Crisis In The Middle East
What’s behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Obesity in India
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Cat Que Virus
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