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26th May
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
The perils of the liquidity push
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Analysing three-pronged strategy of China in Ladakh
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Looking beyond Taliban: Focus on the Pashtun Question
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
CoAST India (Collaboration/Covid Action Support Group) Platform
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Purandara Dasa and his legacy
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Rail adukku pathiram Utensils of Tamil Nadu
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Puntius Sanctus fish
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Ramkinkar Baij
[Burning Issue] Rise of Economic Nationalism
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25th May
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Examining role played by Civil Society and NGOs in fight against Covid-19
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
Time to evaluate and merge income support schemes
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is a Parallel Universe?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Importance of the Pangong Tso Lake
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Nile and Various Issues
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
[pib] Kangra Tea and its medicinal properties against the coronavirus
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Hardly the 1991 moment for agriculture
Bharat Emission Standards
[pib] L7 Quadricycle category for BS VI
Tribes in News
[pib] Shahapur’s Katkari Tribe
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Western Ghats yield 3 new plant species
24th May
[Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
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23rd May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
India Nepal Border issue: Colonial legacy or the Dragon’s Power Play
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
Digital currency plan made in China
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Neglect of demand side
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Focus on supply side
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
How China is seeking more control on Hong Kong?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S. set to exit the ‘Open Skies Treaty’ Copy
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] UMANG Mobile App
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] Initiatives launched on International Day of Biodiversity
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
What are General Financial Rules (GFR)?
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
In news: International Tea Day
[Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
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22nd May
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Structural issues in agri-marketing
MGNREGA Scheme
Ensuring MGNREGA lives up to its potential
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Explained: Contract Farming and its benefits
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Rising incidences of Chinese Transgressions
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Demo-2 Mission by SpaceX
Indian Air Force Updates
What is the ‘Sonic Boom’ that rattled Bengaluru city?
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Certification of ‘Quantum Entanglement’
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
[pib] Alternative Dwarfing Genes in Wheat
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
‘Agappe Chitra Magna’ kit for COVID diagnosis
21st May
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Stimulus package aims to turn the crisis into opportunity
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
India and China after pandemic
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Solar Minimum?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
India to chair ‘WHO Executive Board’
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
[pib] New ports and routes added under the Protocol on Inland Water Transit between India and Bangladesh
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
[pib] Scheme for formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (FME)
Microfinance Story of India
[pib] Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PM-MSY) for boosting fisheries sector
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyaya Yojana in Chhattisgarh
20th May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Tracking Chinese diplomacy
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Exploring the avenues to fill the budgetary gaps
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Terrorism and its ideologies
The Crisis In The Middle East
Israel swears in ‘Unity Government’
Citizenship and Related Issues
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Visa Issue
J&K – The issues around the state
Jammu and Kashmir notifies amended domicile certificate rules
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Afghan Power-Sharing Deal
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Etalin Hydro Electric Project
Swachh Bharat Mission
[pib] Star Ratings of Garbage Free Cities
Civil Services Prelims Date To Be Announced On June 5 After Assessing Situation
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19th May
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Where the “fiscal space” debate should focus?
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
Proposed amendments could harm DISCOMs
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Unanimity at WHO
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Are the U.S. and China entering a new Cold War?
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) Requirement
Judicial Reforms
Over 42,000 undertrials released to unclog prisons: NALSA report
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Super Cyclone Amphan and its threats
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Pinanga Andamanensis
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] Shekatkar Committee recommendations on Border Infrastructure
[Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part I)
The Covid-19 pandemic has left its impact on all sectors of the economy but nowhere is the hurt as much… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part I)
18th May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
India on the margins of Afghanistan diplomacy
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
New Possibilities for Agriculture Sector
UDAY Scheme for Discoms
Fiscal support to the power sector
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Sovereign Gold Bonds: A substitute for physical gold
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[pib] National Migrant Information System (NMIS)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] Iron-Manganese based Biodegradable Alloy
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
International Day of Light and its significance
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
Mapping: Baltic Travel Bubble
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Troglomyces twitteri
17th May
Lockdown 4 & IAS 2021 Prep? We will make your personalised strategies :)
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16th May
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
War and Peace: Analysis of BSF’s role
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Tale of two crises: Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and Corona Financial Crisis (CFC)
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
Ensuring the take off of aviation industry
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Economic stimulus package for Agriculture
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: 40 Gharials released into Ghaghara River in UP
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Species in news: Quinine Nongladew
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)
[Burning Issue] Vizag Gas Leak
The Vizag Gas Leak was an industrial accident that occurred at a chemical plant in R. R. Venkatapuram village near… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Vizag Gas Leak
15th May
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
How the economic package will play out for MSMEs?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
Role of ESCAP in the Asia-Pacific
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Is the suspension of labour laws a silver bullet?
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ System
The Crisis In The Middle East
West Bank Annexation plans by US
Indian Army Updates
“Tour of Duty (ToD) Scheme” for Short Service in Indian Army
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Global Forest Resources Assessment, 2020
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Global Energy Transition Index, 2020 and its highlights
14th May
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
What self-reliant economy means?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Changing labour laws not a solution
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
A plan to revive the broken economy
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Credit guarantees to MSMEs: What are they and how will they help?
Communicable and Non-communicable diseases – HIV, Malaria, Cancer, Mental Health, etc.
What is Palliative Care?
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Global Nutrition Report, 2020
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
What is ‘Direct Seeding of Rice’ (DSR)?
Indian Army Updates
What are Integrated Battle Groups (IBG)?
Get ready for upcoming 7th Full Length Prelims Test (Full Syllabus) on 16th May – sample questions highlighting our methodology
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13th May
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
JDY or NREGA card: What is better option for cash transfers?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Cooperative Federalism in the Time of Covid-19
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Legal aspects of using Disaster Management Act to deal with pandemic
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
India-Nepal dispute over Kalapani Region
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Mapping: Pangong Tso Lake
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
GI tag for Sohrai Khovar painting, Telia Rumal
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Spirulina Groundnut Chikki to boost immunity
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
[pib] Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Mission)
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] CHAMPIONS Portal for Indian MSMEs
80% IAS 2021 Aspirants struggle with time table. Talk to us, OK?
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12th May
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Should Rajya Sabha be abolished?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Changes in labour laws: legal but not appropriate
WTO and India
Shift in the US trade politics and opportunities for India
What is the Sample Registration System (SRS)?
Nuclear Energy
Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Toda Embroidery of the Nilgiris
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
[pib] Atal Pension Yojana: Marking 5 Years of Implementation
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] BiPAP Non-Invasive Ventilator “SwasthVayu”
[Burning Issue] Judiciary in Times of COVID-19 Outbreak
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