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16th January
Coal and Mining Sector
[op-ed of the day] Let’s not muddle along on how we share natural endowments
UDAY Scheme for Discoms
[op-ed snap] Power replay
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[op-ed snap] Reset and reform
Internal Security Architecture Shortcomings – Key Forces, NIA, IB, CCTNS, etc.
Explained: What is the NIA Act, and why is Chhattisgarh challenging it?
Citizenship and Related Issues
Indian Origin Tamils and Sri Lanka’s Citizenship Law
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Ethnic Unity Law in Tibet
Tourism Sector
Henley Passport Index 2020
Tourism Sector
[pib] Indian Digital Heritage (IDH) Initiative
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
[pib] Saksham Campaign
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
HSN Code
Indian Navy Updates
Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’
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Interview Guidance Program: Transcend 2019-2020
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15th January
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
[op-ed of the day] GST may not have been revenue-neutral
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[op-ed snap] A rough patch
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[op-ed snap] Not ready for school
Citizenship and Related Issues
Explained: Article 131, on which Kerala has based its challenge to the CAA
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
National Policy for the treatment of 450 ‘Rare Diseases’
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2019
Classical languages in India
Six degrees of Endangerment of a Language
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
[pib] BIS Gold Hallmarking
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
Centre eases CRZ rules for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Eruption of Taal Volcano
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14th January
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed of the day] Economic reforms are best done brick by boring brick
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[op-ed snap] The world from Raisina.
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
[op-ed snap] Iran’s tightrope
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Police Commissionerate System
Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates
Raisina Dialogue 2020
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Fastest growing cities in India
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Virtual human’ NEON
[Burning Issue] Regulation of Minority Institutions
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13th January
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
[op-ed of the day] Revisiting the NBFC Crisis
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
[op-ed snap] Naga peace plan lost in haze of optics, obstinacy
Temple entry for women : Gender Equality v/s Religious Freedom
[op-ed snap] The warp and weft of religious liberty
Citizenship and Related Issues
Explained: Doctrine of ‘Presumption of Constitutionality’
Important Judgements In News
Private Property is a Human Right: Supreme Court
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Artemis Mission
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Kaziranga National Park
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Places in news: Kolkata Port
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Swami Vivekananda
[CD Exclusive] SWOT Analysis Questions for 3 Types of IAS Mains Qualified Aspirants
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11th January
Human Rights Issues
[op-ed of the day] Human rights are not solely an ‘internal matter’
Communicable and Non-communicable diseases – HIV, Malaria, Cancer, Mental Health, etc.
[op-ed snap] Taking a holistic approach to dengue
J&K – The issues around the state
[op-ed snap] Eloquently reticent: On validity of J&K curbs
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Explained: The fundamentals of the Indian Economy
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
SC underlines restrictions on use of Sec 144
J&K – The issues around the state
SC order on Internet Shutdowns
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI)
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
In news: Dept. of Military Affairs’
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
[pib] State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
J&K – The issues around the state
[op-ed snap] Eloquently reticent: On validity of J&K curbs
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
[pib] Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Chinese paddlefish
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Coronavirus
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[Burning Issue] Farmers’ suicide in India
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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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