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21st March
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Need for re-orientation
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Get a step ahead of the virus
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Going regional
Land Reforms
[pib] Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
[pib] Scheme for Promotion of manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS)
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] Defence Procurement Procedure, 2020
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
[pib] Production Linked Incentive Scheme
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT) Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
Schemes for Electronic Manufacturing
World Happiness Report, 2020
[Burning Issue] Women in Armed Forces
Our mythology is replete with instances of warrior women who were revered, worshipped like the `Shakti’, consort of Shiva the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Women in Armed Forces
UPSC interviews postponed – What to do now?
*Special 50% scholarship for UPSC interview candidates appearing for Prelims 2020. (Limited time offer) Due to the prevailing… Continue reading UPSC interviews postponed – What to do now?
[Prelims Spotlight] Physiographic Divisions of India
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Physiographic Divisions of India
20th March
Issues related to Economic growth
The double whammy that India’s economy now faces
Human Rights Issues
Giving Human Rights Commissions more teeth
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
A different fight-back
RBI Notifications
What are Open Market Operations (OMOs) ?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
What is Windrush Scandal?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] How lipids play critical roles in infectious diseases
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[pib ] Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum
Preparing for IAS 2021? Schedule a call for optimal time management strategy
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[Prelims Spotlight] Policies and Schemes Regarding Women/ Functions and Powers of Legislature
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Policies and Schemes Regarding Women/ Functions and Powers of Legislature
19th March
Right To Privacy
Breach of trust
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Time for a powerful display of humanity
Banking Sector Reforms
Let clear principles prevail in the bailout of Yes Bank
Anti Defection Law
Supreme Court Removes Manipur MLA Under The 10th Schedule
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
What are Supplementary Grants?
Railway Reforms
[pib] Flexi Fare System
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] GreenCo Rating System
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Friction-reducing Nanocomposite Coatings
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) Advisories
Get ready for the upcoming 2nd Full Length Prelims Test (covering International and National Organizations, Reports, Indices, etc) on 21st March – sample questions highlighting our methodology
Click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS Dear students, 31st May 2020 is the D-day for all civil… Continue reading Get ready for the upcoming 2nd Full Length Prelims Test (covering International and National Organizations, Reports, Indices, etc) on 21st March – sample questions highlighting our methodology
[Prelims Spotlight] Important Historical Sculpture/Tribes in India, Their festivals, and Culture.
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Important Historical Sculpture/Tribes in India, Their festivals, and Culture.
18th March
Issues related to Economic growth
Triggering a Global Financial Crisis
Judicial Reforms
The Hidayatullah example
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
A revival of multilateralism, steered by India
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
PCR Test for Diagnosis of the COVID-19
Nuclear Energy
Dumping of Radioactive Nuclear Waste
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
River Interlinking
Danube-Oder-Elbe Canal
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Persons in news: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Essential Commodities
‘From the ashes I rise’ – Vishal’s struggle from repeated failures to Rank 11, UPSC 2019
All he had was a will to serve the nation, a never-say-die attitude, and a heart. A courageous one.… Continue reading ‘From the ashes I rise’ – Vishal’s struggle from repeated failures to Rank 11, UPSC 2019
[Prelims Spotlight] Mass Movements
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Mass Movements
17th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Count work, not workers
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
A crisis-hit Iran at the crossroads
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
From virtual conferencing to real leadership
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Speaker vs Governor Tussle
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Short Selling of Stocks
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Epidemics that have hit India since 1900
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is Herd Immunity?
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[pib] Employees’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Scheme, 2020
[Burning Issue] Supreme Court judgment on Land Acquisition Act
Land acquisition in India refers to the process by which the union or a state government in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Supreme Court judgment on Land Acquisition Act
UPSC IAS Prelims just around the corner and Coronavirus outbreak! Here’s how to ensure your preparation is back on track
Dear students, As you know, all sorts of precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. While the… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims just around the corner and Coronavirus outbreak! Here’s how to ensure your preparation is back on track
[Prelims Spotlight] Locations in the News
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Locations in the News
16th March
Blockchain Technology: Prospects and Challenges
India can use Yes Bank debacle to chase China in Crypto
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Growth and the farmer
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Smart-locking India
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Explained: Notified Disaster
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What is an ‘Essential Commodity’?
Tax Reforms
Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Earth’s spin has slowed over time
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Role of Glucose in Regulating Liver Functions
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Ro-Pax Ferry Service
[Prelims Spotlight] Important Straits
Prelims Spotlight is a part of “Nikaalo Prelims 2020” module. This open crash course for Prelims 2020 has a… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Important Straits
15th March
Clear UPSC Prelims 2020 | Intelligent Guessing Tips to Maximise your Score
What comes naturally to some veterans is doubted by most first-timers. Watch Zeeshan Sir put these techniques (Tikdams) to… Continue reading Clear UPSC Prelims 2020 | Intelligent Guessing Tips to Maximise your Score
14th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
The ambit and the limits of ‘diaspora diplomacy’
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
A tale of two bugs
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
The real reform
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
The circuit breaker in the stock market
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Oculudentavis khaungraae
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Social Distancing and Flattening the Curve
Global Geological And Climatic Events
[pib] Effects of Himalayan slip on its Hydrology
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] National Creche Scheme
[Burning Issue] The Code on Social Security, 2019
The government has embarked on a mission to amalgamate about 40 labour laws into four Labour Codes… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Code on Social Security, 2019
UPSC Interview – The battle remains.
Get registered for Mock Interviews and DAF questionnaire. Click here to Register As we have reached the… Continue reading UPSC Interview – The battle remains.
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