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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
21st January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 22nd January are: Q.1) Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) The Rajkot Satyagraha brought into clear focus the paradoxical situation that existed in the Princely States. Analyze. (15 Marks) Question 2) What are the similarities and differences in the approach… Continue reading 21st January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
20th January
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[op-ed of the day] Equity’s weak pulse and commodified medicine
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
[op-ed snap] Why ‘Make in India’ has failed
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[op-ed snap] A farm wish list for the budget
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India-Pakistan Trade
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Pulse Polio Programme
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Natural Gas Grid (NGG)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
IVF of White Rhinos
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
Drone Census
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Irrawaddy Dolphins
Indian Missile Program Updates
K-4 Missile
20th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 21st January are: Q.1) The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) Social life and culture in the 18th century were marked by stagnation and dependence on the past. Comment. (15 Marks)… Continue reading 20th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
19th January
How Smash Mains will help you in overcoming your failure at 2019 UPSC Mains
We understand what it feels like to get so close to clearing the exam but eventually not making it. For many, this feeling would be worse than not clearing prelims. Don’t be shattered by failures, don’t let them slow you down. Team Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is fulfilled. In this Video, Sajal… Continue reading How Smash Mains will help you in overcoming your failure at 2019 UPSC Mains
18th January
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG)
Digital India Initiatives
[op-ed of the day] Business possibilities in a world of digital payments
Banking Sector Reforms
[op-ed snap] When the FRDI Bill Returns
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
[op-ed snap] Seize the summit
Monsoon Updates
Explained: What new monsoon dates mean
Death Penalty Abolition Debate
Death Penalty in India (Annual Statistics Report 2019)
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
National E-Mobility Mission Plan 2020
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
[pib] Novel Corona Virus (nCoV)
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
[pib] APNA UREA – SonaUgle
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
TrueNat
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Yada Yada Virus
Managing The Unmanageable Current Affairs Through CIVILSDAILY
Why The Current Affairs at CivilsDaily Is The Most Suited For The Demand Of The UPSC We Cover Issues And Not Just News: Civil servants aspirants should look beyond news and headlines. They must have a nose for issues. UPSC generally asks questions on issues that are in the news. So we make sure… Continue reading Managing The Unmanageable Current Affairs Through CIVILSDAILY
[Burning Issue] The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
Context In an attempt to attract investments in coal mining, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020. With this India has opened up the coal sector completely for commercial mining for all local and global firms after easing restrictions on end-use and prior experience in auctions. The move is sought… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
17th January
Human Rights Issues
[op-ed of the day] Preventing mob lynching
Internal Security Trends and Incidents
[op-ed snap] Maoist rebellion: policy fade-out, policy fade-in
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[op-ed snap] The perils of RBI’s fixation on inflation
Tribes in News
Agreement to end the Bru-Reang Refugee Crisis
J&K – The issues around the state
Suspension of the Internet: What the Rules say, what the SC underlined
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women Business and the Law (WBL) Index 2020
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Punjab’s new Right to Business Bill
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
GSAT-30 successfully launched
Inland Waterways
[pib] Assam Inland Water Transport Project
*IMPORTANT- We understand what it means to fail in Mains but Don’t Worry, Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is Still within your reach
Detailed Timetable can be obtained from here Dear Students, The mains results have been announced and we congratulate all those who advance 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,… Continue reading *IMPORTANT- We understand what it means to fail in Mains but Don’t Worry, Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is Still within your reach
Forest Service Mains Result Out ! Students Gear Up for our Interview Program
Congratulations to all those who made it. WR-IFSM-19–RollList-Engl Folks, the level of the competition is immense. It is not like how it used to be 3-4 years back. Very good students with really good writing skills are appearing for the exams. We are seeing such innovative answers from first-timers that it amazes us. We understand… Continue reading Forest Service Mains Result Out ! Students Gear Up for our Interview Program
17th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 20th January are: Q.1) Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) “Despite the Britishers being colonizers, they helped in rediscovering some of the treasures of Buddhism which were in a deplorable state.” Give your… Continue reading 17th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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’
Get ready for the upcoming Geography Advanced Prelims Test on 18th 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 Geography Advanced Prelims Test on 18th January- sample questions highlighting our methodology
16th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 17th January are: Q.1) Indian culture covering the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture. Q.4) Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters. Question 1) Explain the mechanism of sea-floor spreading and briefly mention the characteristic features of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. (15 Marks) Question… Continue reading 16th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Interview Guidance Program: Transcend 2019-2020
This video highlights the details of this year’s Interview Guidance Program of Civilsdaily – Transcend 2019-20. Transcend 2019-20 Telegram Group Link Need help with filling DAF? Fill this form and we will take it forward from here
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
Mains Results Out ! Get Ready for Interviews | TRANSCEND by Civilsdaily – Interview Guidance Program 2019-20
Dear Students, the mains result is out. We have already started to receive emails from students who made it. We will be compiling the results soon. Kindly check the following pdf. Let us know in the comments if you have made it or not. WR-CSME-19-Engl-F The details of our interview program are as follows. Subsequently,… Continue reading Mains Results Out ! Get Ready for Interviews | TRANSCEND by Civilsdaily – Interview Guidance Program 2019-20
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