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8th November
Corporate Social Responsibility: Issues & Development
Are CSR contributions to agriculture properly tracked?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Project to monitor animal health launched
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
India should be part of RCEP, CPTPP: NITI Aayog CEO
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
How climate change is bringing back the idea of Airships?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
[pib] CARICOM (Caribbean Community)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Horn of Africa
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
[8th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty
PYQ Relevance:Q) Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the… Continue reading [8th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty
Best IAS Coaching in Pune
Are you in Pune and aspiring to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination? Welcome to Civilsdaily—your trusted partner for the… Continue reading Best IAS Coaching in Pune
Development to Leadership: Paving the Way from Women Development to Women-led Development
Why this ? The landmark passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) in 2023 saw the Vice… Continue reading Development to Leadership: Paving the Way from Women Development to Women-led Development
7th November
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Why the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the UP Madarsa Act, 2004?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
What Trump 2.0 mean for India?
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
The demand for greater autonomy for Eastern Nagaland districts
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Europe’s Proba-3 Mission to arrive in India
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
How Vitamin D deficiency can trigger autoimmune conditions?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Development of Tuna Cluster in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Demographic Dividend and Automation: Is India’s Workforce Ready for the Future?
Why This ? In today’s hustle economy, balancing India’s demographic dividend with the rise of automation is becoming super critical.… Continue reading Demographic Dividend and Automation: Is India’s Workforce Ready for the Future?
Know About the IAS Training Period at LBSNAA (Salary Included)
The IAS training period in India is a transformative journey that shapes India’s future administrators with a blend of academic… Continue reading Know About the IAS Training Period at LBSNAA (Salary Included)
[7th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A West Asia under Donald Trump
PYQ Relevance:Q) The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy… Continue reading [7th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A West Asia under Donald Trump
[UPSC Webinar] By AIR 48, Aaditya Pandey, IAS | How to Use Nov-Dec for Ethics and Essay Preparation | Learn to Solve Case Studies & Abstract Essays | Join on 8th November 2024 at 8:00 PM
I will share a solid preparation plan & strategy for Ethics and Essay Paper—a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point session. AIR 48, IAS… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By AIR 48, Aaditya Pandey, IAS | How to Use Nov-Dec for Ethics and Essay Preparation | Learn to Solve Case Studies & Abstract Essays | Join on 8th November 2024 at 8:00 PM
6th November
Real Estate Industry
Not all private property is ‘material resource of community’ for redistribution: Unpacking the SC verdict
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
A law that enables vigilante violence
Aadhaar Card Issues
Aadhaar biometric data access will aid forensics
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Jagannath Puri Temple
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
First Asian Buddhist Summit
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Does the Sun rotate?
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Central Water Commission (CWC)
Exploring UBI: The Future of Social Welfare and Economic Equity in India
Why This With the fear of jobless growth, the talk about Universal Basic Income (UBI) has hit the public discourse… Continue reading Exploring UBI: The Future of Social Welfare and Economic Equity in India
[6th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rising STEM research demands revitalized education
PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy, 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient… Continue reading [6th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rising STEM research demands revitalized education
Top 20 IAS Interview Questions with Answers
Preparing for the UPSC interview involves more than just knowing the right answers; it requires a holistic approach that builds… Continue reading Top 20 IAS Interview Questions with Answers
5th November
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Forging a future of Self-sufficiency and Economic Resilience
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
Explained: The paradox of stagnant rural wages
Railway Reforms
What Australian varsity study says about impact of India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors
Gravitational Wave Observations
First ‘Black Hole Triple’ System Discovered
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
Namo Drone Didi Scheme
Railway Reforms
Kalka-Shimla Heritage Railway Track
Tribes in News
Manipur’s non-Naga Thadou community lends support to NRC
[5th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women
PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019)Q) Is… Continue reading [5th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women
Which is the Best Optional Subject for UPSC
UPSC syllabus is generally vast. Optional subjects in the UPSC come across as a relief for many aspirants in this… Continue reading Which is the Best Optional Subject for UPSC
Crumbling Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Future
Why this? An under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar and is a wake-up call (yet again) for our Infrastructure sector. UPSC… Continue reading Crumbling Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Future
4th November
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
What are the major challenges faced by Indian cities?
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
Assessing India’s Tuberculosis burden
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
Airports where pilots could fear to land
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
The Gompertz Model
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Glacial Lakes rise as glaciers retreat
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Sleep Apnea contributes to Dementia in older adults
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
[4th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties
PYQ Relevance: Q) In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How… Continue reading [4th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties
UPSC Law Optional Syllabus 2024
UPSC has optional papers in the UPSC mains, in Papers VI & VII. There are 48 optional subjects for aspirants… Continue reading UPSC Law Optional Syllabus 2024
2nd November
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
How remote sensing system LiDAR helped discover a lost Mayan city?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why the goal to arrest global temperature rise to 1.5°C is unrealistic?
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
How the United States’ electoral college works?
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?
[2nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness
PYQ Relevance: Q) How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act,2002 helpful in conservation of flora… Continue reading [2nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness
[Beginner’s Webinar] By Eshani Anand, AIR 79 | 1.5-Year Plan to Clear UPSC 2026 in the First Attempt | Know the Topper’s Mindset | Join on 4th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
I will share a solid preparation roadmap & strategic blueprint for UPSC 2026—a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point session. Eshani Anand, AIR 79,… Continue reading [Beginner’s Webinar] By Eshani Anand, AIR 79 | 1.5-Year Plan to Clear UPSC 2026 in the First Attempt | Know the Topper’s Mindset | Join on 4th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
31st October
Judicial Pendency
Tackle the issue of adjournments, case pendency
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
SC ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Misuse of EPR legislation worsening India’s plastic problem, shows CSE report
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Mount Fuji
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who were Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is DANA?
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
[31st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Importing a toxic work culture into India
PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019)Q) Are… Continue reading [31st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Importing a toxic work culture into India
30th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
A collective effort towards peace in Myanmar
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Delimitation, women’s quota
Why India is at risk of becoming a ‘diminishing democracy’
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] Four replicas of Konark Wheels at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Maithili missed out on Classical Status
The Crisis In The Middle East
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
TN declares Heatwaves a State-specific Disaster
Microfinance Story of India
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Bulldozer Justice: Balancing Legal Principles and the Quest for Justice
Why this? SC called to address extra-legal demolitions like ‘Bulldozer justice’ at a pan-India level. We have drawn a chronology… Continue reading Bulldozer Justice: Balancing Legal Principles and the Quest for Justice
[30th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A picture of a growing economic divide in India
PYQ Relevance: Q) Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has… Continue reading [30th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A picture of a growing economic divide in India
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