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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
7th 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 causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (10 Marks) Question 2) What can… Continue reading 7th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
6th February
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[op-ed of the day] Amendments to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act are a mixed bag
Important Judgements In News
[op-ed snap] Course correction for the Speaker’s office
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed snap] Fashioning the framework of a New India
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Defence Bill in Budget
Intellectual Property Rights in India
Global Intellectual Property Index 2020
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Supreme Court panel recommends several prison reforms
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Kumbhabishegam at Brahadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Energy stored in wastewater
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
6th 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 impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples. (10 Marks) Question 2) From the resolution of… Continue reading 6th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
5th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
[op-ed of the day] In defence of a shared vision
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[op-ed snap] Navy to the rescue
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[op-ed snap] A case of a maritime presence adrift
Forest Fires
Forest Fire: Its Prevention and Management
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Global Report on Medical Data Leak
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Ujh Multi-purpose Project
Velutheeyam Alloy
*URGENT-Get registered- ‘One-to-One’ session with Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS on 6th Feb 2020
Students appearing for interviews make a note. A One-to-One session will be held on 06 Feb 2020 (Thursday) in which aspirants will get an opportunity for detailed DAF analysis with V. P. Singh Sir and get clarity on all of their UPSC interview related doubts. Aspirants will get a check on their approach and strategy… Continue reading *URGENT-Get registered- ‘One-to-One’ session with Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS on 6th Feb 2020
5th 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) Examine the linkages between the nineteenth century’s ‘Indian Renaissance’ and the emergence of national identity. (10 Marks) Question 2) What are… Continue reading 5th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
4th February
Government Budgets
[op-ed snap] No rescue in sight
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
[op-ed snap] Our expectations could mutate in response to the coronavirus
BREXIT
[op-ed snap] What Brexit means for the EU and its partners
Judicial Reforms
Gram Nyayalayas
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Global Go To Think-Tank Index
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) Scheme
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Cell Culture Vaccine
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] Functions of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
4th 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) https://www.civilsdaily.com/mains/the-1857-uprising-was-the-culmination-of-the-recurrent-big-and-small-local-rebellions-that-had-occurred-in-the-preceding-hundred-years-of-british-rule-elucidate-15-marks/ Question 2) “The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government… Continue reading 4th February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
[Burning Issue] Comprehensive Bodo Settlement Agreement
The MHA, the Assam government and the Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam, currently spread over four districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. Several Bodo groups led have been demanding a separate land for the ethnic community since 1972, a movement… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Comprehensive Bodo Settlement Agreement
3rd February
Government Budgets
[op-ed of the day] A workmanlike account
Government Budgets
[op-ed snap] Falling short of aspirations
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
[op-ed snap] We should offer to safeguard the world’s telecom networks
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Finance Commission
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
[pib] Draft National Logistics Policy
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Archimedes Principle
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Poets quoted in Budget Speech
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Flame-throated Bulbul
UPSC Interview – “Tips & Tricks” by Sh. V. P. Singh, IRPS (Transcend: Interview Guidance Program)
In this Special Session, V.P. Singh Sir shared his deep insight on the Do’s and Dont’s, Interview etiquette, and handling uncomfortable situations during UPSC interviews. Aspirants also got a chance for one to one discussion, DAF analysis, and clarity on a number of issues related to UPSC interviews. Get your Mock Interview scheduled by… Continue reading UPSC Interview – “Tips & Tricks” by Sh. V. P. Singh, IRPS (Transcend: Interview Guidance Program)
3rd February 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) Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. (10 Marks)… Continue reading 3rd February 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
2nd February
How Decimate Prelims Crash course will ensure that you will ace in Prelims 2020
Decimate Prelims 2020 Brochure from Civilsdaily Click2download Click here to enroll for the Decimate Prelims 2020 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 of the IAS Prelims from 2015 to date. There was… Continue reading How Decimate Prelims Crash course will ensure that you will ace in Prelims 2020
1st February
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
[op-ed of the day] A sneeze, a global cold and testing times for China
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[op-ed snap]Partners in action
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
India abroad: On diplomats firefighting negative references to India
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2019-20
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Thalinomics: the Economics of a plate of food in India
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Strategy for boosting Wealth Creation
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
Integrating “Assemble in India” into Make in India
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
Yellow Rust
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)
[Burning Issue] Outbreak of Coronavirus
An outbreak of a new Coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan has already killed at least 106 people in China. Infections have been confirmed in many other countries. But of the 4,500 people who have so far contracted the virus, the vast majority live in China. With crumbling health infrastructure due… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Outbreak of Coronavirus
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