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10th January
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[op-ed of the day] The age of ubiquitous drones and the challenges overhead
Coal and Mining Sector
[op-ed snap] Mining deep
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Green Credit Scheme
Judicial Reforms
Curative Petition
Banking Sector Reforms
Video based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Why Australia is killing thousands of camels
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Manilal Doctor
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Exercise MILAN 2020
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed snap] Limited scope for sharp recovery
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9th January
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[op-ed of the day] Weathering the storm
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[op-ed snap] A multilateral alternative, by Asia
Citizenship and Related Issues
[op-ed snap] The Indian Constitution’s unitary tilt
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Explained: Voting at the GST Council
Coal and Mining Sector
FDI in coal mining
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Lithium-Sulfur Battery
[pib] Mutual Legal Assistance
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Operation Sankalp
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Genome Sequencing of Cobra Venom
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Goldilocks Zone
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Revolutionary Ashfaqullah Khan
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Epiphany festival
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8th January
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[op-ed of the day] There is a design flaw with this military post
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
[op-ed snap] Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[op-ed snap] Children of lesser gods
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Explained: First Advance Estimates (FAE)
Indian Army Updates
Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) Model
RBI Notifications
Operation Twist
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
UAE’s new 5-year visa scheme
[pib] Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Great Indian Bustard
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7th January
Forest Fires
Blaze down under
The Crisis In The Middle East
[op-ed snap]The U.S. is weakened by Soleimani’s killing
Languages and Eighth Schedule
[op-ed snap]A case for inclusion of Tulu language in the Eighth Schedule.
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
State can regulate minority institutions, says Supreme Court
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
What is Jus Cogens?
A case for including Tulu in the Eighth Schedule
Ethical Veganism
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Places in news: Nankana Sahib
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
[pib] New Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
[pib] Network for Scientific Co-operation for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (NetSCoFAN)
[Burning Issue] Killing of General Qassem Soleimani and its global implications
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6th January
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[op-ed of the day]Spotting an opportunity in changing fundamentals
Citizenship and Related Issues
[op-ed snap]Secularism’s Brexit moment
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
[op-ed snap]Lifting growth, containing inflation
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Miyawaki Method
Air Pollution
Smog Tower
Drosophila
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Carbon Stock in Indian forests
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
WHO prequalifies Serum’s low-cost Pneumococcal Vaccine
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
[pib] UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme
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5th January
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4th January
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[op-ed snap] Horror in Kota
The Crisis In The Middle East
[op-ed of the day]Bracing for global impact after Soleimani’s assassination
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[op-ed snap]Eradication of TB by 2025
Wetland Conservation
India’s policies for ‘Urban Lakes’
Railway Reforms
Restructuring of the Railways Board
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Savitribai Phule’s impact on women’s education in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Turtle rehab centre in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Patola Saree
[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-II
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[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I
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3rd January
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
[op-ed of the day] Data and its discontents
Electoral Reforms In India
[op-ed snap] When defection is a mere detour for an MLA
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: Partition of Bengal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
NCRB Report on Farmers Suicide
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
SATCOM technology
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”
Arabica Coffee
Digital India Initiatives
‘MANI’ app
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