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12th July
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Zoological Survey of India’s Report on Animal Discoveries 2023
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Upper Siang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] National Gopal Ratna Award, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Impose ‘Robot Tax’ for AI-induced Job Loss: RSS
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Why are dengue cases on the rise worldwide?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Breaking the taboo around men’s reproductive health
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Future investments in India’s EV space
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
India hosts BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers amid raging Myanmar crisis
[UPSC Openhouse] AIR 118, Siddharth Srivastava || From Zero To Advanced Level Answer Writing || Join My Session To Make The Jump From 300 to 400+ in GS Mains || On 15th July, 7 PM.
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11th July
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
The case for a Caste Census
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
MSMEs need funds for tech upgrades, green transition
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Central India’s land-use patterns, roads fragmenting gaur & sambar populations, threatening genetic diversity
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
A case of people versus Population
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Muslim Women entitled to seek Alimony, says SC
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Threats to Island Reptiles and Cacti Highlighted by IUCN
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Indian Star Tortoises rescued from Malaysia
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)
[11th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s Demographic journey of hits and misses
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, of 2013? How has the… Continue reading [11th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s Demographic journey of hits and misses
9th July
FDI in Indian economy
How to read India’s Balance of Payments?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Indigenous HPV vaccine, the rhetoric and the reality
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
The share of women in the unincorporated sector is highest in the south
What are the new provisions for Police Officers?
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
In an electric vehicle, what is Regenerative Braking?
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
State of Economic Emergency in Argentina
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Scientists find proof that Pain-Sensing Cells are either Male or Female
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Food Colorants and Chemical Additives Under Crackdown in Karnataka
[9th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A brewing duel amid Manila’s dual engagement
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the need… Continue reading [9th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A brewing duel amid Manila’s dual engagement
6th July
Judicial Reforms
Amidst politicians’ new reverence for the Constitution, one thing to remember
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
India’s Fintech funding plummets amid global slowdown, shows report
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
The spectre of neo-fascism that is haunting Europe
BREXIT
UK elections: Historic result for Labour, but no vote share gains
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women get only 7% MSME credit: RBI ED
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] SEHER Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Leang Karampuang Cave is the World’s Oldest Cave Art
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
What is Aphelion?
DAF 1 Released. Please DO NOT fill DAF 1 before attending our session. Last day to fill 12th July
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5th July
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
What a Labour election win could mean for India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?
The story of the American Declaration of Independence
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Indian Government Bonds in JP Morgan index: how much funds could flow into India?
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Education ‘remains the most effective contraceptive
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
The shape of a five-year climate agenda for India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Reviving Gharials in Kaziranga
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Niranjan Panel set up to study Pollution Level in Cauvery
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SCO
EAM Jaishankar attends SCO Summit
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Afforestation in Delhi Ridge
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Issues with ‘mandir’ tag for Ayushman Health and Wellness Centres
Important Aspects of Governance
X-Factor Notes on Important Aspects of Governance for UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper II Prepared by Civilsdaily IAS’ Core Team… Continue reading Important Aspects of Governance
[5th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Computer literacy in India needs a reboot
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) National Education Policy 2020 isin conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and… Continue reading [5th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Computer literacy in India needs a reboot
4th July
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Why stampedes take place?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
An overview of the French elections
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Why has SEBI accused Hindenburg of breaking Indian law?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What makes mosquitoes suck blood?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Universe had Spiral Galaxies 4 billion years sooner than expected: Study
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Great Indian Bustard Recovery Plan
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Significance of ‘Abhaya Mudra’
[4th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) If an amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there… Continue reading [4th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power
2nd July
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What are hurricanes, their types?
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission?
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
At the end of Pride Month, assessing the LGBTQIA+ communities’ rights
RBI Notifications
What is Project Nexus that RBI has signed up for?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Worlds Oldest Prehistoric Ostrich Nest discovered in Andhra
Foreign Policy Watch: India-South Korea
India seeks Tariff Elimination on key items in CEPA Talks with South Korea
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] Fauna of India Checklist Portal
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Kozhikode awarded ‘City of Literature’ at UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference
[2nd July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Glossing over unemployment, its high electoral price
PYQ Relevance:Q Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing… Continue reading [2nd July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Glossing over unemployment, its high electoral price
[Openhouse] AIR 165, Saima Khan || Trial & Error Cost Me Four Years. Join My Session To Learn What Worked For Me. || On 5th July, 7 PM.
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1st July
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
On Tamil Nadu’s financial distress
Judicial Reforms
New criminal laws in effect; amendments soon
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
IMF | Overlords of the developing world
Zika Virus Outbreak
India lacks diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: Santhal Hul of 1855
Intellectual Property Rights in India
What was the tussle over Covaxin IPR?
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
In news: Shyok River
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Nouka Baich: Boat Race festival of Bengal
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Activated Carbon Production from Coconut Husks for Supercapacitors
Official UPSC Prelims 2024 Results Out
Dear all UPSC CSE Prelims Results are out. We are following up with over 1500 of our students who were… Continue reading Official UPSC Prelims 2024 Results Out
[1st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Court on climate right and how India can enforce it
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by… Continue reading [1st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Court on climate right and how India can enforce it
29th June
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate
Air Pollution
Why Denmark has taxed cattle burps and farts?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China’s ‘Five Principles’ of Foreign Policy
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Why Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is stuck in space?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Somanathapura
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
India achieves an ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF mutual evaluation 2023-24
Land Reforms
Geoportals for Enhanced Rural Land Records and Emergency Management
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
[29th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preaching consensus, provoking confrontation
PYQ Relevance: Q Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and… Continue reading [29th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preaching consensus, provoking confrontation
28th June
What is the Justice Reddy Commission, against which KCR has moved Telangana High Court?
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
What is the role of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition?
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Why govt must create a buffer stock of all main food items?
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
Interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF, SCSS, and NSC are under review by Modi 3.0 government
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Controversy over Sengol in Lok Sabha
RBI Notifications
RBI releases the 29th Financial Stability Report, 2024
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
UNODC World Drug Report 2024: Key Highlights
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Himalayan Serow recorded at Assam’s Raimona National Park
[28th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror
PYQ Relevance: Q Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggests measures required… Continue reading [28th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror
26th June
Indian Army Updates
Will the Agnipath scheme be revamped? | Explained
Monsoon Updates
Analyzing Maharashtra’s Water Crisis
Internal Security Architecture Shortcomings – Key Forces, NIA, IB, CCTNS, etc.
India needs the anchor of a National Security Strategy
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian defence leaders
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Chang’e 6 Lunar Probe
Coronavirus – Economic Issues
K-Shaped Economic Recovery fuels diverse Inflation Dynamics in India
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
China-France launches SVOM Satellite for Gamma-Ray Burst Study
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
TN to allow regulated culling of Wild Boars
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Enemy Agents Ordinance: Strict Measures for Militant Assistance in J&K
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Sucheta Kripalani (1908-1974): India’s first woman Chief Minister
99% of UPSC aspirants have a goal. Rankers have a system | Next 14-month strategy for a Top-50 rank in UPSC 2025 | AIR 48, IAS, Aaditya’s Masterclass
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[26th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Agony still in Manipur, a year later
PYQ Relevance: Q What are the two major legal initiatives by the state since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes… Continue reading [26th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Agony still in Manipur, a year later
25th June
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
What is in Great Nicobar, site of NITI Aayog’s mega Island Project?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Srinagar gets tag of ‘World Craft City’, fourth from country
Indian Missile Program Updates
Philippines hails BrahMos Missiles as a ‘game changer’
Medical Education Governance in India
NTA Reform Panel to Check Irregularities in Exams
Surrogacy in India
Centre amends Maternity Leave Rules for Surrogacy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
From China tilt to a balancing with Beijing and Delhi
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Finance Commission and Indian cities
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
How the PESA has boosted Forest Conservation in India?
Coal and Mining Sector
Power markets in India: their working, advantages, and the road ahead
[Biggest Announcement of the Year] Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains Program 2024
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[25th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development
PYQ Relevance: Q Climate change is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and… Continue reading [25th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development
24th June
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Create the space for governance with a green heart
Railway Reforms
Indian Railways and safety challenges
India among a select few countries that have not conducted the Census
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
What is the GST Council, and what does it do?
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Study provides major update on Plutonium Isotope Fission
Foreign Policy Watch- India-Central Asia
[pib] Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (NFlES)
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Release of Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors, 2024
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[pib] Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects
[24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope
PYQ Relevance: Q. The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate… Continue reading [24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope
22nd June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
A progressive Indian policy on Myanmar outlined
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
The NEP debate: Why criticism of the policy is premature and off the mark?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Possible risks of “Acute Poisoning” due to high Capsaicin Levels
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
How long is Carbon is stored in plants?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
AMRSense Project
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meet
[22nd June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A mandate for a new economic approach
PYQ Relevance: Q The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do… Continue reading [22nd June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A mandate for a new economic approach
21st June
Liquor Policy of States
How Dangerous is Methanol Poisoning?
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Why the Russia-North Korea pact is a big deal?
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
Can GM Crops promise Food Security?
Judicial Reforms
What is ‘Blood Money’ in Islamic Law?
Tourism Sector
In news: PARIVESH Portal
10th International Yoga Day
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Striped Caecilian: Limbless Amphibian spotted in Kaziranga’s fauna
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Proposed Amendments to Insolvency Resolution Process by IBBI
[21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace
PYQ Relevance: Q How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC IAS/2022)… Continue reading [21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace
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