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25th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
A U.S. strategy only meant to isolate China
Right To Privacy
The issues around data localisation
The Crisis In The Middle East
Location in news: Idlib Province
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Yongle Blue Hole (YBH)
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Taj Mahal Complex
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Pakke Tiger Reserve
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] SPICe+ web form
Judicial Reforms
[pib] International Judicial Conference, New Delhi
25th 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) How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and the coastal environment? Give suitable examples.… Continue reading 25th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Open Lecture for Interview Students – State of Indian Economy by Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC
Dear students, As you know, unique insights create a lot of impact on the interview panelists. Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEACÂ will be presenting 2 lectures on the State of Indian Economy. He has been working on projects that are clearly hot topics. The details are as follows –Â Date: 28th Feb 2020 Time: 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading Open Lecture for Interview Students – State of Indian Economy by Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC
[Burning Issue] SC judgement on Reservation not being a Fundamental Right
Nearly nine decades after the 1932 Poona pact between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi that initiated reservation for backward classes, the debate on social justice is only getting shriller. In the latest, a February 7 Supreme Court order, that states that reservation is not a fundamental right, has sparked an intense political debate and… Continue reading [Burning Issue] SC judgement on Reservation not being a Fundamental Right
24th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Terms of transaction
Tax Reforms
Making the super-rich pay their fair share
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Youth can be a clear advantage for India
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Explained: How to unify defence resources
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Delhi’s ‘Happiness Class’
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan
Biofuel Policy
Biojet fuel that powered the IAF aircraft
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
Future for the World’s Children Report 2020
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Bay of Bengal Offshore Sailing Expedition (BBSE)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Why do we have Leap Years?
24th 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) How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India? (15 Marks) Question 2) ‘In… Continue reading 24th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
22nd February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
An agenda for Modi-Trump
Swachh Bharat Mission
The next mission
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Forging a new India-U.S. modus vivendi
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Habitable-zone Planet Finder (HPF)
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Tilhan Mission
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] ASKDISHA Chatbot
International Mother Language Day
[Burning Issue] Genome India Project
The Union Govt. has given clearance to an ambitious gene-mapping project, estimated to be worth Rs 238 crore. The project is said to be among the most significant of its kind in the world because of its scale and the diversity it would bring to genetic studies. Genome India Project The Genome India… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Genome India Project
21st February
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Gearing up to fight the next big viral outbreak
Issues related to Economic growth
Conquering the green frontier
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Putting neighbours first
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
Explained: The EU data strategy
Crop Insurance – PMFBY, etc.
Changes in Crop Insurance Scheme
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] International protection for Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican and Asian Elephant
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
What did Harappan people eat?
Irrigation In India – PMKSY, AIBP, Watershed Management, Neeranchan, etc.
Buddah Nullah
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Spontaneous Regression
SAMANVAYA: 100 Days strategy for the last lap of Prelims 2020
Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you. Out of 2000 students selected for Interviews, 400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly. Dear… Continue reading SAMANVAYA: 100 Days strategy for the last lap of Prelims 2020
How To Crack UPSC Prelims 2020 | 5 Rules For Success
In this short video, Zeeshan Sir (Mentor @Civilsdaily UPSC IAS ) has discussed 5 Rules/Strategies to crack UPSC CSE Prelims Examination. These strategies have helped many aspirants to clear the Prelims Examination without much effort. Zeeshan Sir has given 5 mains and has consistently scored above 120 marks in Prelims. Click here to fill… Continue reading How To Crack UPSC Prelims 2020 | 5 Rules For Success
21st 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) How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (15 Marks) Question 2) Individual… Continue reading 21st February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
20th February
US policy wise :Â Visa, Free Trade and WTO
Trading with America
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The missing piece in India’s defence jigsaw puzzle
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Why trade with the US matters to India?
Surrogacy in India
Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020
Judicial Reforms
[pib] 22nd Law Commission of India
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Scheme for formation and promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
20th 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 is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (15 Marks) Question 2) “The Attorney-General is the… Continue reading 20th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
19th February
Important Judgements In News
A just verdict
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Powering the health-care engine with innovation
US policy wise :Â Visa, Free Trade and WTO
USTR takes India off Developing Country List
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Explained: One Health Concept
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED)
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Aditya L1 Mission
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Specie in news: ‘World’s largest’ subterranean fish
19th 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) Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. (15 Marks) Question 2) “The… Continue reading 19th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
18th February
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
May the Force be strengthened
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
When Yankee goes home
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The $5 trillion arithmetic
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Permanent Commission to Women in Indian Army
RBI Notifications
RBI’s accounting year
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
State of India’s Birds 2020 (SoIB) Assessment
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
SUTRA PIC India Programme
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Erstwhile State of Rampur
Soil Health Management – NMSA, Soil Health Card, etc.
[pib] Soil Health Card Scheme
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
National Groundwater Management Improvement Programme
[Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part II)
Key recommendations in the first report (2020-21 period) include: Devolution of taxes to states The share of states in the centre’s taxes is recommended to be decreased from 42% during the 2015-20 period to 41% for 2020-21. The 1% decrease is to provide for the newly formed union territories of Jammu and… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part II)
[Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part I)
Context The Finance Commission is a constitutional body formed by the President of India to give suggestions on centre-state financial relations. The 15th Finance Commission was required to submit two reports. The commission’s chairman is N. K. Singh, with its full-time members being Ajay Narayan Jha, Ashok Lahiri and Anoop Singh. The first report,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 15th Finance Commission and its recommendations (Part I)
18th 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) Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s. (15 Marks) Question… Continue reading 18th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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