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29th May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
For a reset in India-Nepal relations
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Deepening India’s engagement with Africa amid pandemic
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India-China confrontation: Not a standalone event
FDI in Indian economy
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India-Pak cooperation against Locusts Attack
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] Instant PAN through Aadhaar based e-KYC
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Starman Suits in Demo-2 Mission
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Species in news: Super mushroom “Cordyceps militaris”
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Asian Koel
28th May
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Understanding the monetisation of deficit
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Alleviating the farmers’ pain
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
How effective is the stimulus package to revive the supply chains?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-South Korea
What is the Korean Armistice Agreement?
NPA Crisis
What is the doctrine of Force Majeure?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Heatwaves and its unusualness this year
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Specie in news: Charru mussel (Mytella strigata)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Dugong
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is the FAITH’ Trial?
27th May
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
R&D: Path to self-reliant India
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Applying the lessons learned from GST to One Nation One Ration Card (ON-ORC)
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is South Atlantic Anomaly?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
China’s Mars Mission: Tianwen-1
Right To Privacy
Aarogya Setu app is now open source
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Cicadas
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Festivals in news: Kheer Bhawani Mela
Tourism Sector
Char Dham Project
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
“Globalization presumes sustained economic growth. Otherwise, the process loses its economic benefits and political support.” Paul Samuelson Context Guess what Corona virus pandemic did that even Soviet union could not? It has shown the world decaying of the capitalist system. Spread of the virus has lead to various forms of lock downs across the globe.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Rise of Economic Nationalism
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
“Hindi Chini bhai bhai” – The tale of these brothers is filled with so much action and drama that it can give Bollywood writers a run for money. See, border issues is never easy to resolve, never has been and never will be. Pangong Tso or Doklam – All point to Troubled LAC and an… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
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
Today we decode parts of the “20 lakh crore” Economic Package. Fair warning though. It’s a long journey to walk! The COVID-19 pandemic and the prolonged national lockdown have brought the Indian economy to a standstill. The various announcements made by the Finance Minister concluded the relief measures undertaken in five tranches by the… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
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
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has notified that it will announce the Civil Services exam (prelims) date on June 5. The exam, was scheduled to be held on May 31, has been postponed for the second time in a month. What to do now? Many students wasted a lot of time in thinking… Continue reading Civil Services Prelims Date To Be Announced On June 5 After Assessing Situation
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 as the Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) of India. All anecdotal evidence available, such as the hundreds of thousands of stranded migrant workers across the country, suggests that MSMEs have been the worst casualty… 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 Gopalapatnam on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on the early morning of 7 May 2020. The source of the leak was a styrene plant owned by South Korean electronics giant LG. The leaked gas… 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
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