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29th January
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
[op-ed of the day] The many problems of delayed data
WTO and India
[op-ed snap] How to protect trade in a tug of war between nations
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[op-ed snap] Examining the slowdown
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Explained: Fiscal Marksmanship
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Reintroduction of African Cheetahs in Indian forests
Wetland Conservation
10 more wetlands from India get the Ramsar site tag
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India’s imports of palm oil — dynamics of the trade with Malaysia
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Spitzer Space Telescope
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
[pib] Bhuvan Panchayat V 3.0
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Operation Vanilla
AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Month of February & June and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of February & June
Dear students, AWE Program is gaining popularity and seeing a lot of participation. We request all students to renew their subscription for the upcoming months. Let’s keep the momentum going. The accuracy and fairness of exams can be impacted by some candidate’s fear or anxiety around the exam process. Taking a test in Civilsdaily’s… Continue reading AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Month of February & June and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of February & June
28th January
Disinvestment in India
[op-ed of the day] Strategic disinvestment does not deserve the criticism it gets
Government Budgets
[op-ed snap] The stress in state finances
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[op-ed snap] Here’s looking at you
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Comprehensive Bodo Settlement Agreement
Legislative Council in States: Issues & Way Forward
Legislative Councils and its abolition
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Liberation of Auschwitz
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Air India Disinvestment
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Why China has emerged as the epicentre of global outbreaks of disease?
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Polycrack Technology
[Burning Issue] Annual Status of Education Report 2019
Context The recently released ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) is an annual survey released by NGO Pratham. It aims to provide reliable annual estimates of children’s schooling status and basic learning levels for each state and rural district in India. It is the largest citizen-led survey in India and is also the only… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Annual Status of Education Report 2019
27th January
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed of the day] The convergence of rich nations with the rest has gone off track
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[op-ed snap] The hype over hypersonics
[op-ed of snap] The four phases of constitutional interpretation
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Explained: Why are there more men than women in the field of STEM?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Biorock technique for Coral Restoration
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Nagardhan Excavations
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Oslo Peace Accord
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Operation Alberich
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Sagarmatha Sambaad
27th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. The timetable will be shared in the new post. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains. Question 1) “Conditions of urban poor women are more appalling than their rural counterparts.”… Continue reading 27th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
25th January
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
[op-ed of the day] Food for Expediency
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[op-ed snap] Frame rules to govern how devices identify us
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
[op-ed snap] It’s not yet Howdy, Modi!
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Forex Reserves of India
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Threat of Invasive Alien Species in Shola Forests of the Nilgiris
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
ICDS Programme
Electoral Reforms In India
De-criminalization of Politics
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
NavIC navigation system
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Species in news: Natrialba Swarupiae
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] Establishment of Chairs named after eminent Women in Universities
[Burning Issue] Bru– Reang Repatriation Agreement
The Ministry of Home Affairs has presided over the signing of an agreement between Union Government, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives to end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis. 37,000 people of the Bru (or Reang) community were forced to flee their homes to neighbouring Tripura due to severe ethnic clashes in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Bru– Reang Repatriation Agreement
24th January
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
[op-ed of the day] Lady Gaganaut
BRICS Summits
[op-ed snap] As India prepares to honour Bolsonaro
Government Budgets
[op-ed snap] Budgeting for jobs, skilling and economic revival
J&K – The issues around the state
Explained: The Kashmir Pandit tragedy
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Corruption Perception Index 2019
Rohingya Conflict
ICJ ruling on Rohingyas
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
Trolling in India
Citizenship and Related Issues
Enemy Property in India
Banking Sector Reforms
Specialized Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre (SSRC)
NITI Aayog’s Assessment
[pib] National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP)
Lets ensure you get an interview call this year
Dear Students, The mains results have been announced and we congratulate all those who have advanced to the next level. At the same time, this is also a moment of sadness for those who worked so hard and weren’t able to make it. If you have gotten this far, then you have it in you… Continue reading Lets ensure you get an interview call this year
Get ready for the upcoming December Current Affairs Prelims Test on 25th January- sample questions highlighting our methodology
Click here to enrol 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 axe.” This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that… Continue reading Get ready for the upcoming December Current Affairs Prelims Test on 25th January- sample questions highlighting our methodology
24th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 27th January are: Q.1) Indian Society and Diversity of India. Q.4) Work culture, Quality of service delivery. Question 1) Socialism has lost its meaning because of the various forms of socialism in practice. Evaluate in context of the various forms of socialism in practice during 19th… Continue reading 24th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
23rd January
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
[op-ed of the day] The flawed spin to India’s cotton story
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[op-ed snap] Think climate change action, act glocal
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[op-ed snap] Where demand has gone
Democracy Index 2019
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Global Risks Report 2020
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
‘Time to Care’ Report
Air Pollution
Carbon Disclosure Project Report 2019
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Vyom Mitra: ISRO’s half-humanoid
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Blue Corner Notice
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] SERVICE Initiative
IAS Allied Services Work Profile | Get into Best Service through UPSC DAF
In this video, Sajal sir discusses job profiles of IAS & allied services that will help you choose these services better while filling DAF for UPSC Mains & Interview. Need help with filling DAF? Fill this form and we will take it forward from here Click here to fill Samanvaya form | We will… Continue reading IAS Allied Services Work Profile | Get into Best Service through UPSC DAF
SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2020 less than 5 months to go – get fired up
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. We… Continue reading SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2020 less than 5 months to go – get fired up
23rd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 24th January are: Q.1) Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) Although Great Britain suffered temporarily due to the American Revolution, it eventually became an even more powerful and expansive empire as a result… Continue reading 23rd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
22nd January
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[op-ed of the day] Electricity 4.0: The future of power in the age of climate change
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[op-ed snap] Global warming puts forests, plantations in the country at risk
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
[op-ed snap] Same country, different script
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) in Hawaii
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
InvITs and REITs
Special Category Status and States
Three capitals for Andhra Pradesh — its logic and the questions it raises
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Persons in news: Warren Hastings and his Impeachment Case
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Corona Virus
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[pib] National Startup Advisory Council
22nd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 23rd January are: Q.1) History of the world including events from the 18th century. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) A good mix of both Gandhian and Nehruvian socialist ideals has ensured the development fruits to reach all citizens. Discuss the difference in the approach of Gandhi… Continue reading 22nd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
21st January
WTO and India
[op-ed of the day] Delhi-Davos disconnect-India must find ways to take advantage of new opportunities
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
[op-ed snap] Acting in concert
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[op-ed snap] Redesigning India’s ailing data system
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Global Social Mobility Report 2020
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Thawing of Permafrost
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
UAE declared ‘Reciprocating Territory’ by India
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
[pib] UNCITRAL
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Steppe Eagle
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Xenobot
[Burning Issue] Internet Shutdowns in India
Nowadays, India is widely considered to be a world leader in cutting off access to the Net. Yet, there are no detailed official data on Internet shutdowns in India. Taking a serious note of the situation, the Supreme Court has for the first time set the stage for challenging such suspension orders before courts.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Internet Shutdowns in India
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