Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 3- Rising inflation-slowing growth rates and its consequences for Indian economy.
Type: op-ed snap
Bills/Act/LawsDOMREthicsExplainedHistorical SitesIndia MappingIOCRop-ed snapPIBPrelims OnlySC JudgementsSchemesSpeciesStatesWorld Mapping
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[op-ed snap] Not ready for school
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2-National Education Policy and ASER 2019 report , emphasis on the preschool education and issues associated with it.
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed of the day] Economic reforms are best done brick by boring brick
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 3- Economic reform-sudden or persistent and incremental, sustainable.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[op-ed snap] The world from Raisina.
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2- India's foreign relation with 'Middle Power' countries-Prospects and opportunities.
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
[op-ed snap] Iran’s tightrope
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2- Events in the Middle East, especially involving Iran and its implications for India.
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
[op-ed of the day] Revisiting the NBFC Crisis
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Types of NBFC.
Mains level: Paper 3- NBFC crisis.
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
[op-ed snap] Naga peace plan lost in haze of optics, obstinacy
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2-Federal system.
Temple entry for women : Gender Equality v/s Religious Freedom
[op-ed snap] The warp and weft of religious liberty
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2- Indian Constitution's approach to secularism.
Human Rights Issues
[op-ed of the day] Human rights are not solely an ‘internal matter’
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much
Mains level: Paper 2- Violations of human rights.
Communicable and Non-communicable diseases – HIV, Malaria, Cancer, Mental Health, etc.
[op-ed snap] Taking a holistic approach to dengue
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Dengue vaccine
Mains level: Paper 2-Dealing with Dengue, stategies, suggestion, and holistic approach.
J&K – The issues around the state
[op-ed snap] Eloquently reticent: On validity of J&K curbs
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much
Mains level: Paper 2- Restrictions on the fundamental rights, Constitutional protection to the use of internet.
J&K – The issues around the state
[op-ed snap] Eloquently reticent: On validity of J&K curbs
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2- Restriction on fundamental rights, use of internet protected by the constitution
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[op-ed of the day] The age of ubiquitous drones and the challenges overhead
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much
Mains level: Paper 3- Drones, applications and security threats.
Coal and Mining Sector
[op-ed snap] Mining deep
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 3-Changes in policy and their effects.
Issues related to Economic growth
[op-ed snap] Limited scope for sharp recovery
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much
Mains level: Paper 3-Slowdown in the economy, supply side-demand side, way forward for recovery.
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
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2-Relations with China and the U.S.
Citizenship and Related Issues
[op-ed snap] The Indian Constitution’s unitary tilt
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2-The Constitution in favour of strong Centre
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[op-ed of the day] There is a design flaw with this military post
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: The post of CDS and its responsibilities.
Mains level: Paper 3-Security forces and their mandates.
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
[op-ed snap] Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not much.
Mains level: Paper 2- International relations.
