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4th May
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
A look at how Article 361 provides immunity.
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
This is the year to get the Sustainable Development Goals back on track
Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates
How Diplomatic Passports, visa regimes work?
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Financial Relief in Domestic Violence Cases
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Mapping: Garo Hills
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART): A New Vision for Agriculture Sector
Mapping: Hopen Island in the Svalbard Archipelago
[4 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The paradox of India’s Global rise, its Regional decline
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the… Continue reading [4 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The paradox of India’s Global rise, its Regional decline
Animesh, AIR 2 Ethics 134 | Master his frameworks
Learn the art of Mastering framework in the Ethics (GS 4) Paper. We are sharing the EXACT FRAMEWORK used by… Continue reading Animesh, AIR 2 Ethics 134 | Master his frameworks
3rd May
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Why are Indian spices facing the heat? | Explained
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
A computer science conundrum that could transform healthcare
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Recognize ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right
Global Geological And Climatic Events
[PREMIUM] To the South Pole – Antarctica
[pib] National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Hindu Marriage not valid without requisite Ceremonies: SC
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Moon occulting the Antares (Jyeshtha)
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
[pib] 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57)
[3 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Judiciary’s Shadow over Standard-Essential Patents
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) To achieve the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent… Continue reading [3 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Judiciary’s Shadow over Standard-Essential Patents
1st May
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[PREMIUM] Views on inflation: A matter of interest
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Implementing the Street Vendors Act
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Constitution and the Redistribution of wealth
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
The need for the use of labour statistics
The Crisis In The Middle East
[PREMIUM] Conflict Regions in West Asia
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Taam Ja’: World’s Deepest Blue Hole
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Unveiling of Raja Ravi Varma’s Indulekha Painting
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
SEBI board approves amendment to Mutual Funds rules
[Working Junta Webinar] 7 Hours/Week Current Affairs Strategy for Working Professionals
Learn the effective current affairs strategy used by AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan (UPSC 2023) of preparing for UPSC as a… Continue reading [Working Junta Webinar] 7 Hours/Week Current Affairs Strategy for Working Professionals
[1 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Make EPI an ‘Essential Programme on Immunization’
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health.Discuss the success of the actions… Continue reading [1 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Make EPI an ‘Essential Programme on Immunization’
30th April
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Chunk of India’s forests ‘missing’ after 27-year-delay to file reports | Analysis
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
The poultry industry needs urgent reforms
Tax Reforms
The rising share of Personal Income Tax and Indirect Tax is a concern
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Court’s nudge on Hospital charges, a reform opportunity
Tribes in News
Chin-Kuki-Zo Tribes: Backdrop of Ethnic Conflict in Manipur
RBI Notifications
RBI’s New Guidelines for Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] Critical Minerals Summit
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why the Thar Desert on the borders of India and Pakistan is getting greener?
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Launching of LSAM 20 (Yard 130)
[30 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The EVM-VVPAT case judgment is disappointing
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) In light of the recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are… Continue reading [30 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The EVM-VVPAT case judgment is disappointing
28th April
[Working Junta Webinar] A 12-Month Effective Study Plan for Working Professionals
Learn the effective strategy used by AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan and IAS GVS Pavandatta – AIR 22 (UPSC 2022) of… Continue reading [Working Junta Webinar] A 12-Month Effective Study Plan for Working Professionals
27th April
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Yangli Festival
Digital India Initiatives
State-level DPI Adoption Index
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Sympathetic Solar Flares
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Unveiling the Link between Fairness Creams and Nephrotic Syndrome
Class Apart Series: Molightson from Manipur, 2nd from his tribe is IRS
If there is only one Ranker session you should watch this year, it’s Molightson. These are rare individuals who have… Continue reading Class Apart Series: Molightson from Manipur, 2nd from his tribe is IRS
[27th April 2024] Sounding the gavel on Curative Jurisdiction
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is… Continue reading [27th April 2024] Sounding the gavel on Curative Jurisdiction
26th April
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Why Centre filed an application to modify 2G spectrum scam judgement
RBI Notifications
RBI’s latest recommendations to regulate payment aggregators in offline spaces | Explained
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
SC declines plea against Collegium system to protect public’s best interest
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Madras High Court Ruling on Waqf Properties
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Icequakes on Ross Ice Shelf
Wetland Conservation
In the news: Pulicat Wetland
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) Meeting in Ottawa
[26th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model… Continue reading [26th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments
25th April
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] Role of the Coal Controller’s Organisation (CCO)
Air Pollution
On the National Clean Air Programme | Explained
The Crisis In The Middle East
Tensions grow in West Asia, a heavily militarised region
Swachh Bharat Mission
The reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
95Mat5 Antibody: Revolutionizing Snakebite Treatment
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] India showcases CPGRAMS at 3rd Biennial Pan-Commonwealth Meeting in London
[25th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to… Continue reading [25th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas
[Working Junta Webinar] AIR 2’s Pre & Mains Current Affairs Strategy for UPSC 2025
Learn the Current affairs strategy used by AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan and how he leveraged Samachar Manthan Program in Prelims… Continue reading [Working Junta Webinar] AIR 2’s Pre & Mains Current Affairs Strategy for UPSC 2025
23rd April
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
A lesson from Taiwan in quake resilience
Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act
SC allows termination of pregnancy of minor rape survivor
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
What Iran-Israel conflict means for Middle East and India
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Premium- Indian Federalism as a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
The Crisis In The Middle East
Premium – Conflict Areas of African Continent
Nobel and other Prizes
[pib] Padma Awards for 2024
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Glycemic Index of Diets: Importance beyond Diabetes Control
[23 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change… Continue reading [23 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’
22nd April
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What is the outlook on the global economy? | Explained
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
What are the new Green Credit Programme rules? | Explained
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Sustaining our Earth and Nourishing our Bodies
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
On the fall in Household Savings
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
IRDAI removes Age Bar for purchasing Health Insurance
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Plasma Therapy to Treat Rodenticide Poisoning
Tribes in News
Shompen PVTGs cast their vote for the First Time
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
50 Years of Chipko Movement
Tax Reforms
[pib] Net Direct Tax collections exceed 2023-24 target
[22 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios.… Continue reading [22 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience
20th April
The Crisis In The Middle East
Israel, a two-state solution, some recent perceptions
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Centre releases curriculum framework for three to six-year-olds
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Scripting a new tribal identity
Indian Missile Program Updates
India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
Bengaluru Airport bags 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Srinagar vies for World Craft City Tag
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Vasuki Indicus: 50ft Snake Fossil Found in Gujarat
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Iron Age Megalithic Sites discovered in Telangana
[20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are… Continue reading [20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
19th April
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
A world in disarray, a concern about the future
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Why have private investments dropped? | Explained
The Crisis In The Middle East
Where India’s trade with Israel and Iran stands, and whether regional tensions could impact it
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] SPACE Testing & Evaluation hub for Sonar Systems
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Mount Ruang in Indonesia Erupts
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[pib] World Future Energy Summit 2024
Pulses Production – Subramanian Committee, Eco Survey, etc.
India’s Surge in Pulses Imports: A Six-Year High
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex Dispute
[19 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment (UPSC IAS/2016) Q) With… Continue reading [19 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
18th April
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
The limitations of Ambedkarite Dalit politics today
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’ | Explained
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Hapur verdict, challenging vigilantism
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Norms tweaked for Green Credit Programme
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Places in news: Veeranam Lake
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Operation Jumbo to capture Wild Elephants
Railway Reforms
KAVACH Anti-Collision System
RBI Notifications
Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
[18 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the… Continue reading [18 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict
UPSC Cutoffs Released-Prelims lowest ever at 75.41
Hi everyone, The cutoffs have been released. Prelims have seen the lowest-ever cutoffs. Both the level of the competition and… Continue reading UPSC Cutoffs Released-Prelims lowest ever at 75.41
How AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (UAP’23 Student), got rank in 1st attempt with Civilsdaily’s Mentorship while working. Join Ranadheer Sir’s (Mentored AIR 2)Webinar On 19th April, 7 PM
How AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (UAP’23 Student), got rank in 1st attempt with Civilsdaily’s Mentorship while working. Join The Webinar… Continue reading How AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (UAP’23 Student), got rank in 1st attempt with Civilsdaily’s Mentorship while working. Join Ranadheer Sir’s (Mentored AIR 2)Webinar On 19th April, 7 PM
17th April
Electoral Reforms In India
Reforms needed in the voting process | Explained
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Centre Directs Gas-Based Power Plants To Begin Operations Amid Rising Summer Demand
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Why has India allowed FIIs to invest in its Green Bonds? | Explained
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Mapping: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Growth in Ashwagandha Exports
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India could face ‘Imported Inflation’: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
[17 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A referendum on India’s future
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral… Continue reading [17 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A referendum on India’s future
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