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13th November
Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN
With Indonesia, India’s opportunity and Beijing’s eye
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
A mixed report card for the IMEC
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
New NASA-ISRO Satellite ‘NISAR’ to revolutionise Earth monitoring
Inter-State Council has been reconstituted
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Corpse flower
Tribes in News
Gotti Koya Tribals
[13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’
PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector… Continue reading [13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’
[UPSC Webinar] By Tamanna Dua, UPSC Ranker 2023 | Prepare for UPSC 2026 with College & Job | Get a 1.5-Year Strategy | Join on 15th November 2024 at 7:00 PM 2024
Register for the session to get UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Tamanna Dua’s UPSC Preparation Journey UPSC… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Tamanna Dua, UPSC Ranker 2023 | Prepare for UPSC 2026 with College & Job | Get a 1.5-Year Strategy | Join on 15th November 2024 at 7:00 PM 2024
12th November
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Ending discrimination in prisons
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
How AI can help chart pathways of sustainable development for India
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
On improving wind energy generation
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in Health in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Contention over South China Sea
In news: Flashpoint Reef
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] India shines in QS Asia University Rankings
[12th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions
PYQ Relevance: Q) China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power… Continue reading [12th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions
UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More
UPSC eligibility criteria refer to the essential requirements that candidates must fulfil to sit for the exam. They include nationality,… Continue reading UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More
Fact-Checking: Balancing Independence and Legal Safeguards
Why This? The Bombay High Court recently struck down a provision related to the Fact Check Unit in the 2021… Continue reading Fact-Checking: Balancing Independence and Legal Safeguards
Climate Extremes in the Arabian Sea: How Climate Change Fuels Severe Weather Patterns
Why this? Cyclone Asna was a rare August storm in the Arabian Sea, but just blaming climate change and discussing… Continue reading Climate Extremes in the Arabian Sea: How Climate Change Fuels Severe Weather Patterns
11th November
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Can India get rich before growing old?
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
What are the costs of population decline?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Calling out exploitative labour dynamics on platforms
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
LignoSat: the First Wooden Satellite launched into space
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
APOBEC (Apolipoprotein B mRNA Editing Catalytic Polypeptide)
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
Asia Tea Alliance not in favor of GM Tea
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Caterpillar fungus
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
IDF working on new guidelines to treat Type 2 Diabetes
India’s Electoral System: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
Why this? Political Campaigning’s gone digital big-time lately! Morever, Elections have been a recurring theme in the UPSC- be it… Continue reading India’s Electoral System: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
Towards Indianisation of the Economy: How India Can Tackle Global Competition and Domestic Constraints
Why this? The Indian government is exploring the possibility of allowing Chinese investments in high-tech electronics on a case-by-case basis.… Continue reading Towards Indianisation of the Economy: How India Can Tackle Global Competition and Domestic Constraints
The Quad Alliance: A Strategic Minilateral in a Multipolar World
Why this ? The 6th Quad Summit was recently held in Delaware, USA, marking another pivotal moment in global geopolitics,… Continue reading The Quad Alliance: A Strategic Minilateral in a Multipolar World
[11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’
PYQ Relevance: Q) What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to… Continue reading [11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’
[UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, UPSC Ranker 2023 | How to Make PYQ-Based Prelims and Mains Notes Using Micro-Themes? | Get Free access to all Micro-Themes | Join on 12th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
Rankers are using micro themes in their note-making, creating one-page notes from PYQs to secure top ranks. UPSC now expects… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, UPSC Ranker 2023 | How to Make PYQ-Based Prelims and Mains Notes Using Micro-Themes? | Get Free access to all Micro-Themes | Join on 12th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
9th November
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
How Röntgen accidentally discovered x-rays & changed the world
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
SC overrules 1967 verdict on AMU’s minority tag
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
In news: Bidar Fort
Contention over South China Sea
Places in News: Loaita Island
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[pib] MAHASAGAR Initiative
[pib] Commercial Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2024
[9th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations
PYQ Relevance: Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the… Continue reading [9th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations
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
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