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12th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
A case for quiet diplomacy to resolve standoff
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Migrants and COVID
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Sikkim-Tibet Convention of 1890 and its significance
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Reservation not fundamental right: SC refuses to hear pleas by TN parties
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Guidelines for Import of Exotic Species
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ‘India Rankings 2020’
Tax Reforms
NITI Aayog bats for Border Adjustment Tax (BAT)
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Nature Index, 2020
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Indian Gaur
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Lonar Lake colour changes to pink
Eye-Opener Coming Up! Catch the First Basic Polity Prelims Test (13th June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Prelims
Click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS 2021 What was it that initially made Great Britain bleed but subsequently helped it to secure a smashing victory in the second world war? Enigma it was. Alan Turing built the “Turing Machine” that helped decrypt the seemingly unbreakable German Code. Then something very astonishing followed.… Continue reading Eye-Opener Coming Up! Catch the First Basic Polity Prelims Test (13th June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Prelims
11th June
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Crisis of today should not blind us to the crisis of tomorrow
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Faults in section inserted for the suspension of IBC amid pandemic
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
Expanding the G7
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Strategic importance of Daulat Beg Oldie, Ladakh
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
GM seeds: the debate, and a sowing agitation
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
LAC row: China reaches accord with India
Interstate River Water Dispute
Vamsadhara River Water Dispute
Challenger Deep: the deepest spot in the ocean
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Asiatic Lion
10th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Complexity of India-Nepal relations
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Will leaders act on the climate crisis as they did Covid-19?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Permafrost and the hazards of its Thawing
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Crystalline Rubrene for Optoelectronic Devices
J&K – The issues around the state
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench for the UT of J&K and Ladakh
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Pay attention to their objectives in dealing with China and Pakistan
9th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India-China border crisis: It is not about the U.S.
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Taking care of finances of local governments
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Who is afraid of monetisation of deficit?
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India’s rising Forex Reserves
Gairsain to be Uttarakhand new Summer Capital
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Shapes of Economic Recovery
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
Bharat Emission Standards
Green colour band for BS-VI 4W vehicles
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT)
[Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
Termed in a moment of hubris by present government as ‘“a living monument of UPA’s failures”, the government has fallen back on this Scheme in this moment of crisis. This piece is an attempt to understand the silent success of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) which was allegedly dying a… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
8th June
Tax Reforms
Tax Avoidance: case study on Flipkart deal
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Fund for pharmaceutical innovators
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Cooperative security in Persian Gulf littoral and Implications for India
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Explained: Gross Value Added (GVA) Method
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC)
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Getting closer to doubling income of Farmers
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Environment Performance Index 2020
Air Pollution
Aerosols Radiative Effects in the Himalayas
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Rare-earth based Magnetocaloric materials for cancer treatment
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
“Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” Initiative
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Serotonin Hormone causes Locust to form Swarms
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Mission SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)
Last day to join Samachar Manthan 2021 Core and Current Affairs Build Up Program:First Lecture on June 8
Click here to enroll: Samachar Manthan 2021 We’re overjoyed to announce the launch of Samachar Manthan for IAS 2021 – our flagship program for Current Affairs. Absolutely no part of the IAS exam syllabus gets the level (even similar) of attention or emphasis as is received by Current Affairs. It is as ubiquitous as Oxygen on… Continue reading Last day to join Samachar Manthan 2021 Core and Current Affairs Build Up Program:First Lecture on June 8
7th June
Today at 10 p.m. | “The Power of Compounding – Webinar by Debraj Das, IPS” | Get the link for session
SET YOUR ALARM FOR 10 PM. WEBINAR LINK SHARED BELOW. Dear friends, It fills us with immense pleasure to introduce you all to Debraj Das, IPS (UPSC 2018). He will be joining us for a frank and heart-to-heart conversation this Sunday, 7th June 2020. You don’t want to miss out on this. “The Power of… Continue reading Today at 10 p.m. | “The Power of Compounding – Webinar by Debraj Das, IPS” | Get the link for session
6th June
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
India launches campaign brochure for UNSC seat
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Near-Earth Object (NEO) 163348
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
‘Race to Zero’ campaign
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The China conundrum
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Electrolytic splitting of Water
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Nagar Van (Urban Forest) Scheme
95 out of 100 IAS Aspirants love our 1 on 1 mentoring for their 2021 attempt
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[Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
Farmers in India constantly battle against skewed monsoon and erratic rainfall, extreme natural events, interrupted supply chains and rising inflation. Like this was not enough. These troubles now are supplemented this year by the COVID induced lockdowns and the heralding Locusts Attack! God bless our Annadatas! Context The start of the coronavirus pandemic has coincided… Continue reading [Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
5th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
A chill in US-China relations and India as a collateral damage
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Defence reforms must ensure the alignment of its various domains
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
Setting agenda for G-12
Contention over South China Sea
What is the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Lunar Eclipse?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Ambarnaya River Oil spill in Russia
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)
Register now | “The Power of Compounding – Webinar by Debraj Das, IPS” | 7th June 2020
WEBINAR – BOOK YOUR SLOT NOW. Register here for the Webinar (Limited seats) Dear friends, It fills us with immense pleasure to introduce you all to Debraj Das, IPS (UPSC 2018). He will be joining us for a frank and heart-to-heart conversation this Sunday, 7th June 2020. You don’t want to miss out on this.… Continue reading Register now | “The Power of Compounding – Webinar by Debraj Das, IPS” | 7th June 2020
Extremely Urgent : UPSC Prelims, Mains and Interview Dates are out !
The UPSC revised calendar for events has been published 4th October Prelims. Mains start from January. Interviews commence from 20th July The notification is on the UPSC website. We will be releasing a strategy video soon. We request students to get in touch no matter what stage of preparation you are in. Click here to… Continue reading Extremely Urgent : UPSC Prelims, Mains and Interview Dates are out !
4th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
India should focus on Middle powers
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Dilemma for Delhi in Ladakh standoff
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Power Subsidies in Agriculture and Related issues
Citizenship and Related Issues
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution
Citizenship and Related Issues
What is Inner Line Permit (ILP) and what is its CAA context?
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Debate over a homoeo drug – Arsenicum album 30
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is Superconductivity?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Extreme weather events in India
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) Initiative
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2020 report by World Bank
3rd June
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
The contours of economic recovery
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
Multilateralism in the new cold war
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Seizing the moment at the WHO
Global Geological And Climatic Events
The Sixth Mass Extinction
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Moody’s downgrade India’s Ratings
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Radio lights from Sun’s Corona
Tribes in News
Tribes in news: Changpa Tribe
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Depsang Plain near LAC
Railway Reforms
The Deccan Queen Express
Applying to work at Civilsdaily? Here are 10 things to know
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2nd June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Fortifying the African outreach: Contrast in the approach adopted by China and India
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Problem of interest rate differential in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Time to revisit the special relationship with Nepal
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are Social Stock Exchanges?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
PM Swanidhi Scheme for street vendors
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
PM-CARES is not a public authority under RTI Act
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) for 1.5 crore dairy farmers
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
CHAMPIONS Platform to empower MSMEs
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
What is Antifa Movement?
Clear Prelims 2021 with Prime Prelims TS 2021 | Starting 13th June 2020
Click here to enroll Click here for Prime Prelims 2021 Time Table (Download PDF for better visibility) Dear students, We are delighted to launch Prime Prelims Test Series 2021 for IAS 2021. It will start from 13th June 2020. Prime Prelims TS, is our flagship programme for a complete Prelims preparation. Our oldest & most… Continue reading Clear Prelims 2021 with Prime Prelims TS 2021 | Starting 13th June 2020
[Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is burning again. Last year it was Fugitive Offenders Amendment bill, now it’s National Security Law. This anthem bill criminalises insulting China’s national anthem. No, this is not like the same dictum given to us by Supreme Court to stand up in multiplexes. But people actually fear that this law will take away… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong
1st June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
A phantom called the Line of Actual Control with China
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Is India prepared for crude oil eventualities?
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Using COVID crisis to reorient India towards reforms
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
What is the National Numbering Plan?
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
G-7
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
THAAD defence system
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
The 5G Club ‘D10’
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
In news: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP)
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Band-tail Scorpionfish
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