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25th August

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Reversing health sector neglect with a reform agenda

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Seeking equilibrium with China

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

India’s strategic autonomy and its evolution

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: External State & Non-State Actors: Challenges To Internal Security.

Tribes in news: Bondas

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.

[pib] National Food Security Act, 2013

PIB | | Mains Paper 2: Poverty & Hunger

Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.

River Ropeway over Brahmaputra

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

25th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: 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

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

24th August

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal

Thinking through the Nepal policy

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

The missing large in MSMEs

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

How GST created single market

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Judicial Reforms

Office of the Attorney General and its role in contempt cases

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

BIS’ draft standard for drinking water supply

| Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.

National Council for Transgender Persons

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Festival in news: Nuakhai Juhar

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

24th August 2020 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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

22nd August

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Differential impact of COVID and the lockdown

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues

Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

Increasing age of marriage will be exercise of carceral power by state

op-ed snap | | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

Naga peace process

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan

Explained: Pakistan-Saudi Rift

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Judicial Reforms

Mulgaonkar principles in Contempt Cases

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Gorumara National Park

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

In news: Srisailam Dam

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

[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

21st August

Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

Increasing the age of marriage for girls and related issues

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections,Poverty & Hunger

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

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

China twist in Teesta Challenge

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Interstate River Water Dispute

Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal Project

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.

Online Pharmacy Regulation in India

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges

National Strategy for Financial Education

DOMR | | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues

Swachh Bharat Mission

[pib] Highlights of the Swachh Survekshan 2020

DOMR PIB | Governance | Mains Paper 1: Urbanization, Their Problems & Remedies

Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.

Namath Basai Programme

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

21st August 2020 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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 link inside

21st August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: 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

20th August

A dicey dollar could yet revive Keynes’s Bancor currency plan

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Important Judgements In News

Right to possession to women and issues

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Issues with the graded autonomy

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Domicile-based job quota in MP

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Civil Services Reforms

Setting up of National Recruitment Agency

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Civil Service

Micro-plastic Pollution in Atlantic Ocean

IOCR | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.

Job Losses during Lockdown

DOMR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment

Digital India Initiatives

Digital Quality of Life Index, 2020

IOCR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

[pib] Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020

DOMR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

20th August 2020 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

20th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: 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

19th August

Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

PCPNDT Act and rule changes during pandemic

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Monetary Policy Committee Notifications

Dilemma the RBI faces

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.

Resurrecting the right to know

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.

PM CARES Fund is a “public charitable trust”: SC

SC Judgements | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Disaster Management

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

Re-imagining and reinventing the Indian economy

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Biofuel Policy

Bioethanol Blending in Petrol

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Tornado’s dynamics and its India connection

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

In news: Lingaraj Temple

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

19th August 2020 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

19th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: 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

18th August

Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector

Power sector reforms

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

Importance of close alignment with moderate Arab centre

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Delhi Full Statehood Issue

Jurisdictional conflict in the running of Delhi Government

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Dwarf Planet Ceres

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

Bhadbhut Project

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Death Valley records the highest temperature on Earth

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

NPA Crisis

[pib] Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0

PIB | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

18th August 2020 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

“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

18th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: 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

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

IAS prelims 2021 date announced. How to crack IAS in one go? | Fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021

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17th August

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

Economic crisis without culprit

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.

Correcting the agri market

op-ed snap | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Transport & Marketing Of Agricultural Produce

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Debate: Minimum age of marriage for women

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

The Crisis In The Middle East

Why has the Israel-UAE pact unsettled Palestine and Iran?

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.

Expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Explained | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

What is the National Health ID System?

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.

Tweets against CJI amounts to Criminal Contempt

SC Judgements | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

RBI Notifications

RBI’s Positive Pay system

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.

In news: Mauritius Oil Spill

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Disaster Management

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

[pib] Sarabhai Crater

PIB | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

17th August 2020 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

17th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 18th August- GS-1 Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS-4 Human Values Question 1) Explain the mechanism of the monsoon rains in India. Discuss in detail its effect and significance on the economy. 10 marks Question 2) Analyse the salience of India-Sri Lanka relations as neighbours.… Continue reading

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