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27th August
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Making agricultural reforms successful
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
National Recruitment Agency: Taking jobs closer to people
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Space industry and challenges
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
How marriage age and women’s health are linked?
BRICS Summits
BRICS Innovation Base for 5G and AI Technology
Air Pollution
[pib] Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA)
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
[pib] Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
27th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 1st September- GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. GS-4 Attitude Question 1) Akbar was a great social reformer and these social reforms helped him to get the legitimacy from the Indian masses. Comment. 10 marks… Continue reading 27th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
26th August
RBI Notifications
New umbrella entities (NUEs) for retail payments.
RBI Notifications
The idea of Central Bank Digital Currency in India
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Boosting manufacturing
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
India needs a Fiscal Council
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Cultural heritage of Hyderabad
Indian Navy Updates
Dismantling INS Viraat
Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.
What is Biochar?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
ASTROSAT Satellite
”I used to score very low in prelims mock tests..” | Abhishek Jain, AIR 24, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Link inside
Dear students, We are pleased to introduce you all to Abhishek Jain. He has secured AIR 24 in UPSC 2019 exams. Abhishek in conversation with Parth sir will be sharing his mindset and thought process that drove him to AIR 24 in the IAS exam. Abhishek also gave valuable advice to aspirants for prelims as… Continue reading ”I used to score very low in prelims mock tests..” | Abhishek Jain, AIR 24, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Link inside
26th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 27th August- 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 answers to the questions of present are hidden in the experiences of the past”, in this context discuss the impacts of… Continue reading 26th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
25th August
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Reversing health sector neglect with a reform agenda
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Seeking equilibrium with China
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
India’s strategic autonomy and its evolution
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
Tribes in News
Tribes in news: Bondas
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
[pib] National Food Security Act, 2013
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
River Ropeway over Brahmaputra
25th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement:Â Topics to be covered on 26th August- GS-1 History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Role of women was marginal to the Indian national movement as it miscarried to develop right articulation of… Continue reading 25th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Nikalo Prelims 2.0
Hey Everyone! The clock is ticking, the hours are going by. Some good 30 days are left for the UPSC Prelims, all your hardwork is going to be tested in a short span of just 2 hours.. It is the time to make utmost use of these days very effectively, focus more on execution rather… Continue reading Nikalo Prelims 2.0
24th August
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Thinking through the Nepal policy
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
The missing large in MSMEs
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
How GST created single market
Judicial Reforms
Office of the Attorney General and its role in contempt cases
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
BIS’ draft standard for drinking water supply
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
National Council for Transgender Persons
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Festival in news: Nuakhai Juhar
24th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 25th August- GS-1 Indian National Movement GS-4 Case studies Question 1) India traditional theatre forms incorporate common man’s interest as well as regional, local and folk coloring derived from classical elements. Analyse with examples. 10 marks Question 2) What introduces friction in India-Nepal relations is Nepal’s newfound… Continue reading 24th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
22nd August
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Differential impact of COVID and the lockdown
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Increasing age of marriage will be exercise of carceral power by state
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Naga peace process
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Explained: Pakistan-Saudi Rift
Judicial Reforms
Mulgaonkar principles in Contempt Cases
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Gorumara National Park
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
In news: Srisailam Dam
[Burning Issue] Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020
The realities of International relations has ensured that the importance of hard power never diminishes. From China to USA, military power has time and again seen research, innovations and reforms. It is true if India wants to see itself as a hard power then innovation is the keyword. More precisely, indigenous production!  In order to… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020
21st August
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Increasing the age of marriage for girls and related issues
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Three areas to work on to put India on the path to growth
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
China twist in Teesta Challenge
Interstate River Water Dispute
Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal Project
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Online Pharmacy Regulation in India
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
National Strategy for Financial Education
Swachh Bharat Mission
[pib] Highlights of the Swachh Survekshan 2020
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Namath Basai Programme
From village to IAS – A journey of hope | Dr. Pankaj, AIR 56, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside (INTERVIEW LIVE)
Dear students, this one is special. As a part of Unherd topper talk series we are pleased to introduce you all to Dr. Pankaj. He has secured AIR 56 in UPSC 2019 exams. Shweta ma’am in conversation with utterly hopeful Dr. Pankaj discussed what approach and mindset is required for an aspirant. Coming from a… Continue reading From village to IAS – A journey of hope | Dr. Pankaj, AIR 56, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside (INTERVIEW LIVE)
From village to IAS – A journey of hope | Dr. Pankaj, AIR 56, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video link inside
Dear students, this one is special. As a part of Unherd topper talk series we are pleased to introduce you all to Dr. Pankaj. He has secured AIR 56 in UPSC 2019 exams. Shweta ma’am in conversation with utterly hopeful Dr. Pankaj discussed what approach and mindset is required for an aspirant. Coming from a… Continue reading From village to IAS – A journey of hope | Dr. Pankaj, AIR 56, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video link inside
21st August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement:Â Topics to be covered on 24th August- GS-1 Indian culture covering the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) What is a complex volcano? Discuss the salient features with suitable illustrations. 10 marks Question 2) What are the implications of the recent judgement of the Supreme Court… Continue reading 21st August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
20th August
A dicey dollar could yet revive Keynes’s Bancor currency plan
Important Judgements In News
Right to possession to women and issues
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Issues with the graded autonomy
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Domicile-based job quota in MP
Civil Services Reforms
Setting up of National Recruitment Agency
Micro-plastic Pollution in Atlantic Ocean
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Job Losses during Lockdown
Digital India Initiatives
Digital Quality of Life Index, 2020
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020
20th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement:Â Topics to be covered on 21st August- 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-4 Emotional intelligence concepts. Question 1) What do you understand by ice-albedo feedback? And how can it be related to climate change? Discuss. 10 marks… Continue reading 20th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
19th August
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
PCPNDT Act and rule changes during pandemic
Monetary Policy Committee Notifications
Dilemma the RBI faces
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
Resurrecting the right to know
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
PM CARES Fund is a “public charitable trust”: SC
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Re-imagining and reinventing the Indian economy
Biofuel Policy
Bioethanol Blending in Petrol
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Tornado’s dynamics and its India connection
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Lingaraj Temple
19th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement:Â Topics to be covered on 20th August- GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone, etc GS-4 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Question 1) Discuss the prospects and problems of Aluminum… Continue reading 19th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
18th August
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
Power sector reforms
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Importance of close alignment with moderate Arab centre
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
Jurisdictional conflict in the running of Delhi Government
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Dwarf Planet Ceres
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Bhadbhut Project
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Death Valley records the highest temperature on Earth
NPA Crisis
[pib] Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0
“Don’t study everything..” – Swati Sharma (Indian Foreign Service) AIR 17, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video link inside
Dear students, We are pleased to introduce you all to Swati Sharma, AIR 17, UPSC 2019. Swati, in conversation with Sukanya ma’am gave an insight into her mind and her thought process. Swati talked in detail about her learnings, mistakes, and experiences all through her UPSC journey. Click on set a reminder. The session will… Continue reading “Don’t study everything..” – Swati Sharma (Indian Foreign Service) AIR 17, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video link inside
18th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement:Â Topics to be covered on 19th August- GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries. GS-4 Attitude Question 1) What aspects are responsible for the origin and modification of ocean currents? Explain with examples how they affect the climate of surrounding regions. 10 marks Question 2) What are… Continue reading 18th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Best Practices under Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)
The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched in January 2018 with the vision that renewed focus on interventions in the most backward districts of India. Anchored by NITI Aayog, the programme rests on the three pillars: Convergence (of Central and State Schemes) Collaboration (between Centre, State, District and Citizens) Competition (among the districts through NITI… Continue reading Best Practices under Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)
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