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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 movementsÂ
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
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 if u need to. Q1 Weightifting hobby(did u compete) Q2 You read non fiction,why,what did u read,what was its central theme Q3 Women are not treated equally, they are not understood..what is your view..… 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 Hobbies – Football Extra curricular – Event for Acid attack victims , drought relief work – Paani foundation Chairman – Why did you choose mechanical engineering and then why the turn towards civil services… 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 relatively low costs and easy access offered by Indian surrogacy agencies. Before commercial surrogacy was banned in 2015, India was a popular destination for surrogacy. The economic scale of surrogacy in India is unknown, but… 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 cricket. Chairman So did you watch movie Tora Tora Tora , pearl hearbour. So tell me about Indo Pak and Indo china war. Subsequent questions. Perforated steel structures How will you tackle corruption in administration.… 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, Volunteering for an NGO towards ecological restoration Chairman (CM): Asked to explain eco-feminism CM: From the eco-feminism point of view how different would have been Industrial Revolution if it was led by women… 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 : what agitates the people in your village? (Spoke about water stress and shortage of electricity) Ch: Do you think authorities neglect rural areas? On what basis they take decisions in this issue ?… 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 is the first US President to visit India on a stand-alone visit in the seven decades of Indo-US diplomatic ties. US Presidents who came to India before him, from Dwight Eisenhower to Barack Obama, all… 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
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) Are we losing your local identity for the global identity? Discuss. (15 Marks) Question 2) What introduces friction into the ties… Continue reading 28th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
27th February
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Still no finality, the third time round
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Debating water quality
Important Judgements In News
When a court pronounces a verdict, without giving reasons
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Explained: Assam-Mizoram Boundary Dispute
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s InSight Mission
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
‘MH-60R and AH-64E Apache’ Choppers
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
National Technical Textiles Mission
Indian Air Force Updates
[pib] Exercise Indradhanush
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] ICoSDiTAUS-2020
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Get ready for the upcoming January Current Affairs Prelims Test on 29th February- 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 service aspirants. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that… Continue reading Get ready for the upcoming January Current Affairs Prelims Test on 29th February- sample questions highlighting our methodology
27th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space? (15 Marks) Question 2) “The long sustained image… Continue reading 27th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
26th February
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Cop out in Delhi
Electoral Reforms In India
More psychological than an empowering voter option
Citizenship and Related Issues
Rights, duties and the Constitution
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Poverty and its measurement
Air Pollution
World Air Quality Report, 2019
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Blue Dot Network
Interstate River Water Dispute
Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Solar Storms
26th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples. (15 Marks) Question 2) The performance… Continue reading 26th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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