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20th August
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The path to Viksit Bharat runs through fields
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
The tyranny of inequality
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Yaks from China stray into eastern Ladakh
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Banni Grasslands of Kachchh
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan
[pib] 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Waggle Dance of Bees
[20th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘livery of India’s freedom’ is under threat
PYQ Relevance:Mains:Q.1 Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q.2… Continue reading [20th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘livery of India’s freedom’ is under threat
19th August
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Labor conditions in southern states
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Do doctors need a Central protection Act?
Zoopharmacognosy: the study of how animals self-medicate
Innovation Ecosystem in India
[pib] REACHOUT Scheme
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Namdhari Sect
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes 6 new Parliamentary Committees
e-Commerce: The New Boom
What are Deceptive Dark Patterns?
[UPSC Openhouse] IAS Benjo P Jose, AIR 59 || Clear Mains without rote learning || Join my session to learn Brainstorming and Answer Thinking || 21th Aug At 7PM
I relied on my brainstorming technique instead of rote learning, note-making and writing tests. IAS Benjo P Jose, AIR 59,… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] IAS Benjo P Jose, AIR 59 || Clear Mains without rote learning || Join my session to learn Brainstorming and Answer Thinking || 21th Aug At 7PM
[19th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: New migrant realities in Karnataka’s gig sector
PYQ Relevance: Q How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy?… Continue reading [19th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: New migrant realities in Karnataka’s gig sector
17th August
Civil Services Reforms
Ensuring social justice in the bureaucracy
Surrogacy in India
Egg, sperm donors have no parental right on child: Bombay HC held
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Illegal mining, encroachments, and deforestation a threat to Aravali as natural green wall
FDI in Indian economy
[pib] Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Nord Stream Gas Pipeline
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
ISRO’s SSLV-D3 successfully launches EOS-08 Satellite
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)
[17th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The essence of India’s inflation problem
PYQ Relevance: Q.1) Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian… Continue reading [17th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The essence of India’s inflation problem
16th August
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Why climate change poses an existential threat to Panama Canal?
Air Pollution
How can traffic which causes air pollution be controlled?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Reshape the governance structures of AI companies
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Indian Astronomers discover new method for Solar Cycle Amplitude Prediction
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Corbett Tiger Reserve
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
[16th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. 1 Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due… Continue reading [16th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare
15th August
Civil Services Reforms
The Seductive Trap of the Civil Services
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Freedom from dependence, a new era in health care
Wetland Conservation
3 more Ramsar Wetland sites now in India, taking total to 85
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
What is the drug Captagon?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Extremophile bacteria have learnt to survive microwaves
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India, UAE reviewing precious metals trade under CEPA
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
WHO declares Mpox as Public Health Emergency of International Concern
[15th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The trial that progressed rapidly towards Independence
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian Independence since the… Continue reading [15th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The trial that progressed rapidly towards Independence
[UPSC Openhouse] IAS Khushhali Solanki, AIR 61 || How to Add Value to Your Mains Answers || Join my session to learn how I scored 462 marks in GS Mains || 16th Aug At 7PM
The UPSC Mains evolved to another level. Now average answers doesn’t cut it. You need to add X factors in… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] IAS Khushhali Solanki, AIR 61 || How to Add Value to Your Mains Answers || Join my session to learn how I scored 462 marks in GS Mains || 16th Aug At 7PM
14th August
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
An overview of governance in Delhi
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Does India have laws on the movement of ballast water?
Innovation Ecosystem in India
Hints of the corporatization of science research in India
Urban Floods
[pib] FloodWatch India Version 2.0 App
Indian Air Force Updates
[pib] Exercise Udara Shakti, 2024
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
St Martin’s Island
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘GAURAV’
[14th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The shock-effects of South Asian tumult
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities… Continue reading [14th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The shock-effects of South Asian tumult
13th August
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
The top court as custodian of liberties
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
On the allegations against the SEBI chief
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
[pib] Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Ukraine’s Kursk Operation in Russia
Railway Reforms
What is KAVACH Collision Avoidance System (CAS)?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
August 23rd declared as National Space Day
[13th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Disinformation, AI and ‘cyber chakravyuh’
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.… Continue reading [13th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Disinformation, AI and ‘cyber chakravyuh’
12th August
Digital India Initiatives
What is the Google ‘monopoly’ antitrust case and how does it affect consumers?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Hidden dangers of irrational use of antibiotics on microbiome
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Cold War nuke tests light up a bug in present-day climate models
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
What is the Nankai Trough?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is the Perseid Meteor Shower?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Neelakurinji included in Red List of threatened species
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Diamond Imprest Licence
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why A23a is spinning in its place?
[12th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for… Continue reading [12th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity
11th August
[Ranker Webinar] Rimita Saha, IAS on achieving an IAS Rank as a Working Professional or College Student || Join on 13th August 2024 At 7 PM
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10th August
No population Census — in the dark without vital data
Nobel and other Prizes
[pib] Winners at Olympics, 2024
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Opposition to move No-Confidence Motion against VP
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
India to roll out BPaL Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Opposition moves Privilege Motion against Education Minister
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
[pib] Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Why Silica Dust could become the ‘New Asbestos’ Health Risk?
[10th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human… Continue reading [10th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement
9th August
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Trichophyton indotineae: A drug resistant fungal infections
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya (1944-2024)
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Project PARI
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Country’s third largest tiger reserve to come up in Chhattisgarh
Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics disqualification
Urban Floods
Why Himalayan towns need a different kind of development
[9th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A moment for just transition litigation to take wing
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 “Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of… Continue reading [9th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A moment for just transition litigation to take wing
8th August
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Court shifts the tide on stray dog policy
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Supreme Court to review PMLA verdict
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
A closer look at beefng up Jammu’s counter-terror grid
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
What is the Yen Carry Trade? Why is it unwinding right now?
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] Nandini Sahakar Yojana
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
The hormone Oestrogen
[pib] New Schemes for Co-operatives
Innovation Ecosystem in India
Inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 2024 announced
[8th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The leader who lost touch with Bangladesh
PYQ Relevance: Q. The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society between the… Continue reading [8th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The leader who lost touch with Bangladesh
[Ranker Webinar For UPSC 2026] By AIR -2, Animesh Pradhan On Qualifying UPSC In First Attempt || Join on 09th August 2024 At 7 PM.
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7th August
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
A shift in the US to autocratic trends
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
How India needs to deal with the new Bangladesh?
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
On UP’s stringent Anti-conversion law
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency
RBI Notifications
RBI Report on Currency and Finance (RCF), 2023-24
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
The Physics of Pressure
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST on Health and Life Insurance Premiums
Anti Defection Law
Anti-Defection Law: Features, limitations and reforms
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
The Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024
[7th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factorsthat have been inhibiting India from… Continue reading [7th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point
6th August
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Why was a Customs Duty hike imposed for Lab Chemicals?
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Powering India’s future
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
The issue of institutional violence, addressing it
Liquor Policy of States
On doorstep delivery of alcohol
J&K – The issues around the state
[pib] PM marks 5 years of abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A)
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
[pib] National Coastal Mission Scheme (NCM)
Wetland Conservation
[pib] Bhoj Wetland
Tourism Sector
[pib] Adopt a Heritage Scheme 2.0
[6th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The social benefits of stock market speculation
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and… Continue reading [6th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The social benefits of stock market speculation
5th August
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Balancing competition and sustainability for India
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Why did courts revisit bar on sub-quotas?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Underwater mapping reveals insights into melting of ice shelves
Government Budgets
What do Scientists make of the Budget?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Kerala requests Centre to declare Wayanad landslide as a – ‘National Disaster’
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] INS SHALKI
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is ‘PrecivityAD2’ the new Alzheimer’s Blood Test?
Corporate Social Responsibility: Issues & Development
[pib] CIL ASHIS Scheme
[5th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The psychology of extravagance
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their… Continue reading [5th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The psychology of extravagance
4th August
[UPSC Openhouse] How To Plan Each Day Of Your UPSC Preparation? Next 3 months strategy for UPSC 2025 || Join on 06th August 2024 At 7 PM.
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3rd August
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
An unstated shift in Modi’s economic direction
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Why the Odisha government will plant palm trees to combat lightning strikes
Civil Services Reforms
Elephant in Civil Servant’s room
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Centre reissues draft notification on ecosensitive areas in Western Ghats
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is Axiom-4 Mission?
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[pib] Update on Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[pib] Schemes implemented by the WCD Ministry clubbed into 3 Verticals
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] Approval of Major Port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra
[3rd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt… Continue reading [3rd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
