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7th January
Forest Fires
Blaze down under
The Crisis In The Middle East
[op-ed snap]The U.S. is weakened by Soleimani’s killing
Languages and Eighth Schedule
[op-ed snap]A case for inclusion of Tulu language in the Eighth Schedule.
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
State can regulate minority institutions, says Supreme Court
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
What is Jus Cogens?
A case for including Tulu in the Eighth Schedule
Ethical Veganism
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Places in news: Nankana Sahib
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
[pib] New Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
[pib] Network for Scientific Co-operation for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (NetSCoFAN)
SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2020 > 5 months to go – get fired up
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6th January
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[op-ed of the day]Spotting an opportunity in changing fundamentals
Citizenship and Related Issues
[op-ed snap]Secularism’s Brexit moment
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
[op-ed snap]Lifting growth, containing inflation
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Miyawaki Method
Air Pollution
Smog Tower
Drosophila
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Carbon Stock in Indian forests
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
WHO prequalifies Serum’s low-cost Pneumococcal Vaccine
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
[pib] UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme
6th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 7th January are: Q.1) Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) Reduced fertility and mortality rate leading to a rapid increase in working-age population poses several challenges. Discuss while suggesting a way forward. (15 Marks) Question 2) In India, debate on secularism… Continue reading 6th January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
5th January
Failed Prelims 2019! Don’t Worry CD Prelims Test Series 2020 can help you to rectify your Fundamental weakness
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4th January
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[op-ed snap] Horror in Kota
The Crisis In The Middle East
[op-ed of the day]Bracing for global impact after Soleimani’s assassination
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[op-ed snap]Eradication of TB by 2025
Wetland Conservation
India’s policies for ‘Urban Lakes’
Railway Reforms
Restructuring of the Railways Board
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Savitribai Phule’s impact on women’s education in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Turtle rehab centre in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Patola Saree
[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-II
Continued …. Comparison with 2017 report The 2019 survey has found an increase of 5,188 sq km in total forest and tree cover in the country. Tree and forest cover together made up 24.56% (8,07,276 sq km) of India’s area. In the last assessment it was 24.39%. The nation’s tree and forest cover has… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-II
[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I
Context Forests play an extremely important role in ensuring ecological balance and existence of life on the earth. However, rampant cutting of trees and thinning of forests has been taking place in the country due to activities related to development and infrastructure building, emphasise the environmental experts. Thus, in a bid to keep up the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I
How To Boost Prelims 2020 Score by 30+ Marks (SCORE 125+)
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3rd January
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
[op-ed of the day] Data and its discontents
Electoral Reforms In India
[op-ed snap] When defection is a mere detour for an MLA
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: Partition of Bengal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
NCRB Report on Farmers Suicide
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
SATCOM technology
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”
Arabica Coffee
Digital India Initiatives
‘MANI’ app
Regarding Late Submission of AWE Answers
Hey Folks, Thanks for the tremendous support and faith shown in the AWE program. We have been trying our level best to match your expectations. But lately, it has been observed that many students are submitting answers in the backdate manner for the bygone months while a new AWE month has already convened. It affects… Continue reading Regarding Late Submission of AWE Answers
3rd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 6th January are: Q.1) Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. Q.4) Case Studies Question 1) In the wake of the worldwide campaign #MeToo, where women have related their experience of facing sexual harassment and abuse at the workplace, discuss the objectives and significance of… Continue reading 3rd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Get ready for the upcoming Economics Advanced Prelims Test on 4th January- sample questions and video highlighting our methodology
Click here to enroll 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 ax.” This quote by Abraham Lincoln clearly sums up how one should prepare for that… Continue reading Get ready for the upcoming Economics Advanced Prelims Test on 4th January- sample questions and video highlighting our methodology
2nd January
Swachh Bharat Mission
[Op-ed snap]The ABCDEF of implementation
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
[Op-ed snap]The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[op-ed snap] Art of science diplomacy
J&K – The issues around the state
Explained: The two holidays scrapped in Jammu and Kashmir
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
Electoral Reforms In India
[pib] Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System (PPRTMS)
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Millimeter Spectrum
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Species in news: Senna spectabilis
2nd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 3rd January are: Q.1) Role of women and women’s organization. Q.4) Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance. Question 1) Both sexual harassment and the kinds of responses from the accused in the MeToo Campaign lay bare a critical failure of our education… Continue reading 2nd January 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
1st January
How IAS Aspirants Can Ensure Perfect Memory.
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31st December
AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Months of January and February
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. We are working hard to make the program more featureful, highlight the best answers, show the competency levels of students. Here is the schedule… Continue reading AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Months of January and February
[Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
Context The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar this month. The Bill provides for prevention of maritime piracy and prosecution of persons for such piracy-related crimes. It provides for stringent punishment, including the death penalty, for those involved in piracy at sea. Why… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
30th December
28th December
[Burning Issue] National Population Register
Context The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to conduct Census 2021 and update the National Population Register (NPR). While the Census will be conducted in 2021, the NPR update will take place from April to September 2020 in all the States/UTs except Assam. Focus shifts of Protestors: CAA TO NPR While the row over… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Population Register
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