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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
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
17th February
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Let’s think afresh about how to govern India’s gig workforce
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
A crisis deferred
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Hype Trumps Hope
Judicial Reforms
Explained: Recusals by Judges
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Why have LPG prices seen a sharp rise?
Railway Reforms
Corporate Model of Indian Railways
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Dara Shikoh
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Supergiant star ‘Betelgeuse’
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Urban Heat Islands in India
17th 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) Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate. (15 Marks) Question 2) On what grounds… Continue reading 17th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
15th February
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
How countries play the tariff game
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Battling the bug
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Fine-tuning GST
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Right To Privacy
System Risk Indicator (SyRI)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
India’s Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Discovery Program investigations by NASA
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Indian Pangolin
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
The ‘Pale Blue Dot’
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
[pib] Nagpur Orange
[Burning Issue] Highlights of the Union Budget 2020
Estimates Prominent themes of the Budget 2020 Agriculture A budget allocation of ₹2.83 lakh crore for the sector comprising agriculture and allied activities. Doubling farmers incomes by 2022. Agri-credit availability set at ₹15 lakh crore for 2020-21. Comprehensive measures for 100 water stressed districts. Provide 20 lakh farmers to set up standalone… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Highlights of the Union Budget 2020
14th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Bangladesh fares better
Issues related to Economic growth
Towards a new world order
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
To help her work
Electoral Reforms In India
Political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
USTR takes India off developing country list
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Conservation plan for Konark Sun Temple
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
‘Future of Earth, 2020’ Report
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
In news: Two-child Norm
Air Pollution
Global cost of air pollution from fossil fuels
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] ‘Apiary on Wheels’ Initiative
14th 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 challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism? (10 Marks) Question 2) ‘Too little cash, too… Continue reading 14th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
13th February
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Missed call
Digital India Initiatives
Riding on data for mobility
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Nutrition and the Budget’s fine print
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Conviction of Hafiz Saeed
RBI Notifications
New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
Novel Coronavirus renamed as COVID-19 by WHO
Human Rights Issues
‘2 Billion Kilometers to Safety’ campaign
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
In news: Yaravirus
13th 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) Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss. (10 Marks) Question 2) ‘The time has come for India and… Continue reading 13th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
12th February
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Six years on, Lokpal is a non-starter
US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
A new approach on investment
Government Budgets
Shun fiscal adventurism
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
SC uphold changes in SC/ST Atrocities Law
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Private Members Bill
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Arsenic Contamination
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Species in news: Thanatotheristes
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
SuperCam on Mars Rover 2020
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Protected Special Agriculture Zone
Only 796 Seats; UPSC notification out:Journey has become even more tougher than ever.
UPSC released the notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 on February 12, 2020. Civil Services vacancies since 2014: Year Vacancies Forms filled 2014 1291 … Continue reading Only 796 Seats; UPSC notification out:Journey has become even more tougher than ever.
Notifications For Civil Services Prelims Examination 2020 Is Released
UPSC released the notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 on February 12, 2020. A separate notification for the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination is also released on the same date CSE notification is published. The Preliminary Exam for both CSE and IFoS is common. UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) and Indian Forest Services (Prelims) 2020 is scheduled to be… Continue reading Notifications For Civil Services Prelims Examination 2020 Is Released
12th 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 makes Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss. (10 Marks) Question 2) Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)… Continue reading 12th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
11th February
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Reservation as right: on Supreme Court judgment
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
A mix Indian health care can do without
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The battle in Beijing
Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.
Explained: Uniform Civil Code — the debate, the status
Surrogacy in India
Fine-tuning the Surrogacy Bill
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Solar Orbiter (SolO) Probe
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
River Interlinking
[pib] Godavari and Cauvery River Linking Project
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020
[Burning Issue] Divestment of LIC
Context Finance Minister has said that the government will sell a part of its holding in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) through an initial public offering (IPO). The government owns 100 per cent of LIC. The government’s move is a part of efforts to push through an aggressive disinvestment and asset monetisation programme.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Divestment of LIC
11th 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) Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (10 Marks) Question 2) There is a growing… Continue reading 11th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
10th February
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India’s rerun of its protectionist folly mars the liberalization era
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Seeking a more progressive abortion law
Important Judgements In News
Victim justice is two steps forward, one step back
Judicial Reforms
Explained: What is Mandamus?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Why emergency response units are needed to ensure safety of sanitation workers
RO-based water filtration systems
Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates
Indian nationals living abroad
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Genome India Project
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Thwaites Glacier
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
New rice variety: Muktoshri (IET 21845)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Fermentophone?
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link
10th 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) Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (10 Marks) Question 2) Despite consistent experience of… Continue reading 10th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
8th February
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
The high cost of raising trade walls
RBI Notifications
RBI’s growth push
Electoral Reforms In India
A weak rebuke: It’s unfortunate EC didn’t punish hate speech in Delhi campaign
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Explained: Regulation of Parliamentary Speech and Conduct
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Cancer Gene Mapping
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
[pib] Regulation of Bio-Medical Waste
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] Ease of Living Index and Municipal Performance Index 2019
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] SARAS Initiative
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Remdesivir: Under-trail vaccine against Coronavirus
Indian Army Updates
Sharang Artillery Gun
[Batch 2] Decimate Prelims: Crash Course for IAS Prelims 2020
Starts 20th February 2020. First lecture on February 20th Decimate Prelims 2020 Brochure from Civilsdaily Click2download Click here to enroll for the Decimate Prelims 2020 [Batch 2] Dear Students, Before we jump into the finer details of our crash course for IAS Prelims 2020, let’s take you to a quick re-cap on the changing trends… Continue reading [Batch 2] Decimate Prelims: Crash Course for IAS Prelims 2020
[Burning Issue] West Asia Peace Plan
Context With West Asia Peace plan the US plans to revive the stalled two-state talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Israel has consistently been encroaching more and more in the West Bank through its settlements. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who had earlier spoken against the two-state solution, has accepted the Trump plan. Background After… Continue reading [Burning Issue] West Asia Peace Plan
7th February
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Listening to the call of the informal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Keeping the southern neighbour engaged
Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.
The billion standard
Human Rights Issues
Explained: Practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Tax Reforms
“Vivad se Vishwas” Scheme
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[pib] National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
[pib] Lucknow Declaration
Judicial Reforms
[pib] National Judicial Pay Commission
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Euthermia: the anomaly of human body temperature
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