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16th July
Railway Reforms
Private trains on Indian Railways network and its implications
Contention over South China Sea
U.S.-Asia coordination to preserve global order
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
India should believe in the EU
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Skill India For Atmanirbhar Bharat
Right To Privacy
What is Non-Personal Data?
Lancet’s analysis of population trends for 2017-2100
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
No medical examination for Trans Persons
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Hope: UAE’s first mission to Mars
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Species in news: Cestrum nocturnum
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Mapping: Melghat Tiger Reserve
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Azad Pattan Hydel Project
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port
16th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 17th July- GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries GS-4 Attitude Question 1) Fishing industry more developed in Northern Hemisphere than in Southern Hemisphere, why? Explain. 10 marks Question 2) India-EU ties with many common interests assume significance as rule-based order is… Continue reading 16th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
15th July
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Trade policy for India
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
[pib] India’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
India’s Military Ties with Nepal
Digital India Initiatives
Google for India Digitization Fund (GIDF)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
15th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 16th July- GS-1 Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS-4 Human Values Question 1) Discuss the concept of geomagnetism and explain the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic pole.10 marks Question 2) Covid -19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings in the system of… Continue reading 15th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
14th July
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Enabling people to govern themselves
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Breaking the politicians-criminals-bureaucrats nexus
Temple entry for women : Gender Equality v/s Religious Freedom
Padmanabhaswamy Temple Verdict by the Supreme Court
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Chabahar Rail Project
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
Tribes in News
Who are the Tangams?
Mapping: Islands of Polynesia
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Mapping: Mont Blanc
14th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 15th July- GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Question 1) Bring out the impact of regionalism on Indian polity. 10 marks Question 2) The nexus of criminals,… Continue reading 14th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] The ‘Boycott China’ Movement
In one way reminiscent of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent resistance to the British Raj, where Indians under occupation forewent Manchester-sewn textiles in favour of “homespun” cloth, the difference between then and now, of course, is that China is not an occupying force here and no more do we rely on the “hoemespun cloth”. In this… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The ‘Boycott China’ Movement
13th July
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Smart Cities Mission and the public health
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Policing the police
Electoral Reforms In India
Election Commission (EC)’s power to delay elections
Global Geological And Climatic Events
‘Churachandpur Mao Fault’ in Mizoram
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) signed MoU with NCRB
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is T Cells Immunity?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Kuaizhou-11 Rocket
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Rare Comet ‘C/2020 F3 Neowise’
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
[pib] India’s Tiger Census sets a New Guinness Record
13th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 14th July- GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism. GS-4 Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Question 1) Is the concept of marriage less exclusionary in our country? In the context of same-sex marriage, discuss the need for a multi-pronged approach to deal with issue of prejudice… Continue reading 13th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
11th July
Steel Industry – Current challenges, National Steel Policy 2017, etc
How friendly government policies can boost Indian steel industry
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
For the sake of sound fiscal federalism
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Do we need Fiscal Council
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Quorum not needed for routine standing committee meetings
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Carbon enrichment of the Universe
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
[pib] ASEEM Portal
Tribes in News
Rabari, Bharvad and Charan Tribes of Gujarat
Rohingya Conflict
In news: Bhashan Char Island
[Burning Issue] India- Sri Lanka Fishermen Issues
2 days back, an article in Hindu caught our eyes. It was – “Indian trawlers are back, say Sri Lanka’s fishermen”. This is not a new issue, in fact, this news piece has it’s own way of making it back to the headlines again and again. The conflict has also strained both countries’ bilateral ties,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India- Sri Lanka Fishermen Issues
10th July
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Broader strategic challenge of dealing with China
Electoral Reforms In India
Judiciary and criminalisation in politics
Contention over South China Sea
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
J&K – The issues around the state
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
UAE in support of Open Skies Agreement with India
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] Mongolian Kanjur Manuscripts
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
[pib] Rewa Solar Project
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Herbert Kleber?
10th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 13th July- GS-1 Effects of globalization on Indian society. GS-4 Work culture, Quality of service delivery. Question 1) What do you understand by knowledge-centric development? How can it be a leveler for urban and rural areas? Examine. 10 marks Question 2) Despite several judgements from the Supreme Court… Continue reading 10th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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9th July
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Rewriting the social contract to deal with the pandemic
Digital India Initiatives
Digitising the state
NPA Crisis
Need for a Bad Bank
Electoral Reforms In India
Postal Ballots in Elections
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Lithium Nucleosynthesis in Stars
Tax Reforms
What is Equalization Levy?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Patrolling Points along LAC
Housing for all – PMAY, etc.
[pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Central Sector Scheme: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
[Burning Issue] Education in Times of COVID-19
Many countries are suggesting various levels of containment in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With these worries, schools and universities are closing down and moving abruptly to online platforms and remote education. This sudden change has us asking, “Is the education system in India on a verge of collapse?” Context Sometime in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Education in Times of COVID-19
9th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 10th July- GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Examine how India’s poor are likely to tremendously bear the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures being taken to limit its spread. Suggest measures to decrease this impact. 10 marks Question 2)… Continue reading 9th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th July
Contention over South China Sea
What India should do as a stakeholder in South China Sea
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
Analysing the impact of reservation
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
What India should do to get its energy transition right
Issues over Kuwait Expat Bill
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S. stance on CAATSA unchanged
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
De-escalation begins on LAC
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Golden Birdwing
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary
8th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 9th July- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) What do you understand by ‘Period Poverty’? Discuss the status of it in India. To what extent does our society promise ‘period dignity’? Explain. 10 marks Question 2) The South China Sea… Continue reading 8th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
7th July
World Drug Report: India in top five list
Railway Reforms
Railways to become Net Zero Carbon Emission Mass Transport by 2030
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Agreement for Emergency Response Programme for MSME
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Explaining Lithium increase in the Universe
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Remembering P C Mahalanobis
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Indo-Pacific region
7th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 8th July- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) With their distinctive issues and vulnerability, people with disabilities need much more upkeep than the rest of the population in the face of a pandemic. Comment. 10 marks Question 2) What constitutes India’s Indo-Pacific… Continue reading 7th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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