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20th June
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Open access renewable projects at risk
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Paying attention to condition of migrant workers
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Reshaping the gig economy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Why China trade ban is bad idea
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Parliamentary Committees and their Significance
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
AIIB & The Changing World Order
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Horseshoe Crab
[Burning Issue] Blockchain Technology and COVID-19
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19th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Postscript to a tragedy at Galwan
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Revealing the secrets Arctic holds
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
We must aspire for nurturing economy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Why Ladakh matters to India and China?
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
India gets re-elected as Non-permanent Member of UNSC
Civil Services Reforms
What is Civil Services Board?
Judicial Reforms
Rule of Law Index and India
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Kodumanal Megalithic Burial Site
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19th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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18th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
History, the standoff, and policy worth rereading
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Multilateralism post COVID-19
Foreign Policy Watch: India-South Korea
Why did North Korea blow up a joint liaison office with Seoul?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Issues with the ordinances on agriculture
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
What makes Himalayan tourism spots vulnerable to landslides?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
How ‘Vaccine Nationalism’ could block vulnerable populations’ access to COVID-19 vaccines
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
What is Axone?
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18th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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17th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India-China Border Dispute: A Conflict that has been in the making for years
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Changing Nepal and changing ties with India
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
“Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” Report
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
COVID Isolation Coaches and their deployment
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
When did CO2 become our planet’s arch enemy?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Species in news: Hilsa Fish
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Traditional art of Talamaddale
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What explains the new mark crosses by our Forex reserves
17th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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16th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
What lies behind China’s assertion in Ladakh
Contention over South China Sea
Why South China Sea matters to India
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What are Biosimilars?
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Indian Gas Exchange (IGX): the first nationwide online delivery-based gas trading platform
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
SIPRI Report on Nuclear Stockpiles
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s Gateway Lunar Orbiting Outpost
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Pangolin
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is the Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
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16th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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[Burning Issue] India-Nepal Border Row
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15th June
Important Judgements In News
The need for an anti-discrimination law
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Skill University
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Need for fiscal decentralisation
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Ninth Schedule of Indian Constitution
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST on processed food items
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Raja Parba Festival
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
AarogyaPath Platform for the Healthcare Supply Chain
15th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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Discuss in detail the various policies and programmes aimed to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals in the country. 10 marks
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Diligence is an imperative value for a civil servant as it stems from the belief that work is an end in itself and not a means to an end. Explain. 10 marks
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Skill universities, which would go a long way in increasing the employability in India are need of the hour.In light of this, examine the issues that the skill education faces and suggest the changes our education system needs to impart the proper skill education.10 marks
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“COVID pandemic has put the States in the dire fiscal position. What we need is more of the fiscal decentralisation now.” In light of this, along with other factors, elaborate on the role 15th Finance Commission could play in this regard.10 marks
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14th June
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13th June
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Digital surveillance for Covid could do more harm than good
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Tracking the epidemic
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
MOOC can’t be the substitute for learning in the classroom
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
How fuel price decontrol works — or why consumers always lose out
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Sahakar Mitra Scheme
Urban Floods
I-FLOWS: Mumbai Flood Management System
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
FSSAI Food Safety Index for 2019-20
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