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7th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
The role of women in developing a knowledge economy
Land Reforms
Supreme Court upholds 2018 order on land acquisition
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
Foreign Funding of Public Organizations
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Indian Ocean Commission
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
N95 Mask
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Persons in news: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
[pib] Person in news: Gaura Devi
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Quantum coin or ‘qubit’ and Entanglement Theory
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
The diplomatic cost
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
Monetary policy can’t combat the COVID-19 impact
[Prelims Spotlight] Various Defence Exercises in News
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6th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
After the Trump visit
Issues related to Economic growth
An unrest, a slowdown and a health epidemic
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Online versus offline
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Explained: Behind Meghalaya violence
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
When does Speaker suspend MPs from Lok Sabha?
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Freedom in the World 2020
Gairsain as new summer capital of Uttarakhand
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
World University Rankings by Subject 2020
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC)
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] Law for Rain Water Harvesting
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s new Mars rover: Perseverance
Banking Sector Reforms
[pib] Mega Consolidation in Public Sector Banks
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*Get registered* for Open lectures on Union Budget 2020-21 and Economic Survey 2019-20 by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist on 7-8 March 2020
Economic survey and Union budget are the two most important economic documents of the Government of India. They outline the… Continue reading *Get registered* for Open lectures on Union Budget 2020-21 and Economic Survey 2019-20 by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist on 7-8 March 2020
[Prelims Spotlight] Important Articles/ Schedules of the Constitution
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5th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Skill her, skill India
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
A disconnected pedagogy
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Biju Patnaik: The flying ace who helped Indian and foreign freedom movements
Blockchain Technology: Prospects and Challenges
Supreme Court ruling on Virtual Currency
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Media Access Control (MAC) Binding
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Unguarded X hypothesis
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Way out lies within
Interview Transcript – Kunal Aggarwal
Residence – Sonipat, Haryana Background – Computer Science, IIT Hyderabad, Worked at Goldman Sachs as Software developer, joined IRS IT… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Kunal Aggarwal
4th March
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Teaching the teacher
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
A blow against social justice
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The growth challenge
Human Rights Issues
Explained: Why UN Human Rights Commission intends to intervene in a SC case against CAA?
River Interlinking
National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)
Air Pollution
[pib] Biomethanation Process
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
[pib] Amendment to the Export Policy of APIs and formulations made from these APIs
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
[pib] Regulating Content of Trans-Fat in Oils and Fats
Students Suicides in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Swamp Wallaby
Interview Transcript – Nida Fatima
Afternoon; Bhosle sir 3rd to go, Cm: b easy, bring your chair closer to the table so u can write… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Nida Fatima
3rd March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Pieces of peace
Nuclear Energy
Pushing the wrong energy buttons
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
New forces in orbit
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Department-related Standing Committees (DRSCs)
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
Hazards of using fertilizers in Punjab
The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] CHITRA Flow Diverter Stents
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
[pib] Star Labelling Programme
[pib] Various schemes implemented by Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] India’s nominations for 2020 World Heritage List
Interview Transcript – Apan Agrawal
Chairman – P.K.joshi Date – 17 feb , Afternoon Hrs – 4.05 – 4.35 Optional – Geography , BE mechanical… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Apan Agrawal
[Burning Issue] The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020
Surrogacy in India and Indian surrogates became increasingly popular amongst intended parents in industrialized nations because of the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020
2nd March
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate change and geopolitics converge to yield locust swarms
Important Judgements In News
Whither tribunal independence?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Tracking the big three
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
Explained: US-Taliban Pact
J&K – The issues around the state
Delimitation in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir
Citizenship and Related Issues
Defining Anti-national Activities
Bharat Emission Standards
Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission norms
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Migratory species in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Eurasian Otters
Interview Transcript – Kasturi Sule
Board: Bassi sir. Optional sociology Hobby – watching movies on military adventure and social issues. Civil Engg. Watching football and… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Kasturi Sule
1st March
Interview Transcript – Koushik H R
Board: Air Marshal Ajit Bhonsle Qualification: Telecommunication Engineer Optional: PSIR Work Experience: Software Engineer Service:IRS(C&CE) presently under EOL Profile: Trekking,… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Koushik H R
29th February
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
State lethargy amidst cough syrup poisoning
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Regional bonding: On Ranil Wickremesinghe’s prescription for peace
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
One country, two viruses
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Explained: Marine Heatwave (MHW)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Locust Invasions and its mitigation
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is the ‘Raman effect’?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Red Snow in Antarctica
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Interview Transcript – Mohammed Ishrath
Optional: PSIR Graduation: Civil Engg. Board: Smitha Nagaraj ( 30-35 min) Ch : Tell me about your village Ch… Continue reading Interview Transcript – Mohammed Ishrath
[Burning Issue] Trump in India
Donald Trump’s visit to India continues a trend of more and more frequent visits by US Presidents. He… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Trump in India
28th February
Issues related to Economic growth
Is RBI raising systemic risks by pushing retail credit?
Tax Reforms
No gains for taxpayers
Aadhaar Card Issues
Aadhaar, no standout performer in welfare delivery
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Explained: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
2020 CD3: A mini-moon
Banking Sector Reforms
Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE) 3.0
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[pib] Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] ‘1000 Springs’ Initiative
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Responsible AI for Social Empowerment (RAISE) 2020
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Species in news: Henneguya Salminicola
28th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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