Daily Tasks M21 Initiative

- Introduction
- Discuss 15th FC recommendations and MFDIS fund
- Write about the problems of defence modernisation in India
- Discuss how MFDIS alleviates these problems
- Mention the hindrances to MFDIS
- Conclusion

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February 27 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Bed and Breakfast Scheme

Mandarin Duck

Mukurthi National Park

Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya

Sage Vidyaranya of Sringeri

Information Technology (IntermediaryGuidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021

ADVAIT (Advanced Analytics in Indirect Taxation)

North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC)

Srimanta Sankardeva

City Innovation Exchange (CiX)

MAINS ARTICLE

NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy on Migrant Workers

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Addressing migrant issues is necessary to build a compassionate society and a competitive economy. Comment in light of the recent draft policy on migrants.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss the problems of migrants
- Mention why migrants are important
- Write about provisions of Draft policy briefly
- Conclusion

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February 26 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

India Pakistan ceasefire agreement

Vaccine phase 2

Regulations for ott and online news content

Inverted duty structure (IDS)

NSE outage

Nirav Modi Extradition

Central Excise Day 2021

New umbrella entity for payments

UTS app

National strategy on blockchain

MAINS ARTICLE

Sabka Sath – Sabka Vikas – Sabka Vishwas

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What do you understand by the slogan Sabka Sath – Sabka Vikas – Sabka Vishwas? Has the programme able to achieve its targets? Comment.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss the meaning of the slogan
- Write about the targets and their achievement briefly
- Discuss the way forward
- Conclusion

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February 25 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Indian Star Tortoises

Semeru Volcano of Indonesia

India Justice Report 2020

National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)

Scheme for Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants

Domestic Systemically Important Banks

K-Shaped Economic Recovery

Investment Trends Monitor Report- UNCTAD

Rooftop Solar Scheme

SmartCode Platform & New Smart Cities Website

MAINS ARTICLE

Need for Structural Reforms in Universities & Colleges

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The governing bodies of Universities and autonomous colleges need reforms for successful implementation of National Education Policy 2020. Evaluate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss Problems of Governing bodies of Universities and their impacts
- Mention the solutions to tackle these issues
- Write how they will impact academic achievement of Higher Education in India
- Conclusion

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February 24 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Streets for People Challenge

Bharat Maps

Bottom trawling

Mahadayi project

Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)

Sultanpur National Park

Banana Grit

Puducherry at a Glance

Covid-19 Performance Index

Cyber Insurance Policy

MAINS ARTICLE

Self- Regulation Code Adopted by OTT Services

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are OTT Services? Should the government allow the Self regulation of OTT platforms in India?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define OTT service and their impact
- Discuss the Self regulation code in brief
- Write the arguments for self regulation of these platforms
- Conclusion

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February 23 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

National Policy on Petrochemicals 2007

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM)

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Artificial Lake in Chamoli

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)

Technology Development Board (TDB)

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)

EU-India Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025

MAINS ARTICLE

Geo-Spatial Data Policy

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

New geospatial data policy opportunity for Indian industry. Analyse

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write briefly about Geospatial Data and its importance
- Discuss the changes made to policy
- Discuss the advantages of such changes for Indian Companies
- Conclusion

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February 22 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Curiosity rover mars

Arunachal Pradesh Statehood day

Mizoram Statehood day

Red Eared turtle

Agro-Climatic regional planning strategy

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)

Different APProaches to Family Planning in India

CAFE-2 Regulations

State of the Climate Report 2020

Sulfur Dioxide Emission Norms delayed

MAINS ARTICLE

Money Bills

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is a money bill? What are the problems of using money bills to pass ordinary legislation?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Money bill
- Discuss the unequal position of RS wrt Money Bills
- List out the problems of using Money bills indiscriminately
- Way Forward

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February 20 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Draft Humans in Space Policy for India, 2021

Perseverance Rover

Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment(SEIA)

South Africa Coronavirus Variant

Draft Space Based Remote Sensing Policy of India – 2020

E. Sreedharan

Khudiram Bose

Rash Behari Bose

Nurturing Neighbourhood contest

Mission Indradhanush 3.0

MAINS ARTICLE

State Legislative Committees

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Write a short note on the functioning of the State Legislative Committees. Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- What are State Legislative Committees?
- Discuss their need
- Mention their shortcomings

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February 19 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge

Solar Energy Corporation of India

COVID-19 Emergency Fund for SAARC countries

Mahabahu-Brahmaputra

CAR-D portal

Geo-Fencing Technology

Geo Tagging Technology

Labour Bureau

History and Evolution of the Commonwealth

MAINS ARTICLE

Transparency of Lokpal Selection Committee

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The order of CIC withholding details of Lokpal selection encourages arbitrariness in appointments. Critically Evaluate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss the CIC order and its reasoning
- Write about the criticism of the order
- Write the Way forward

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February 18 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Proposed amendments to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

India-Mauritius CECPA

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products

Sub Mission on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine (SMPPQ)

India Energy Outlook 2021

Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerators- India (ASHA-India)

Draft Blue Economy policy for India

Advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict(HWC)

MukundPura Meteorite

Nanobodies

MAINS ARTICLE

Afghanistan-India New Development Partnership

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Write a short note on India’s role in the reconstruction and rehabilitation process in Afghanistan.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write about Post Taliban Era Development
- Discuss India’s New Development Partnership
- Discuss the significance of this partnership
- Conclusion

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Febraury 17 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Global Energy Review 2020

BS VI Emission Norms

Compressed Bio-Gas(CBG)

Blending Hydrogen into Natural Gas pipelines

Biofuels

Nizamuddin Auliya

Pey Jal Survekshan

Logistic Efficiency Enhancement Programme (LEEP)

Majuli Island

Vitthalas (Varkari Panth)

MAINS ARTICLE

Great Divergence

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is great divergence? Evaluated the status of inequality in India post 1991 reforms.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define great divergence
- Discuss the poverty and inequality in India after 1991
- Discuss the measures taken by the government
- Conclusion

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Febraury 16 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Index-linked insurance policies (ILIPs)

Mughal Gardens

Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A)

Soil Ameliorants

Jute-icare

Seed Replacement Rate (SRR)

Liberalised Guidelines for Geo-spatial Data

Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls(RGSEAG)-SABLA

Sagarika cruise terminal at Cochin port

NetWire

MAINS ARTICLE

Food Security

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is Food Security? Discuss the pillars of FOod Security. Also comment on the status of malnourishment in India.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Food Security
- Briefly discuss 4 pillars of Food Security
- Mention the level of malnourishment in India
- Discuss the policy & programmes of GoI
- Conclusion

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Febraury 15 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986

Unit Linked Insurance Plan

TMA Pai Foundation case, 2002

Dickinsonia in Bhimbetka

Scheme for Adolescent Girls

The Integrated Child Protection Scheme(ICPS)

Focus Product Incentive Scheme (FPIS)

Scheme for Production and Employment Linked Support for Garmenting Units (SPELSGU)

Stand-Up India (SUPI)

Mission POSHAN 2.0

MAINS ARTICLE

Cropping Systems in India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Distinguish between Alley Cropping and intercropping. What are their advantages over monocropping systems?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Mention the difference between Alley Cropping and intercropping
- Discuss their advantages
- Conclusion

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Febraury 13 2021 PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization

National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA)

Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat

Mobile Health Services in India

Accelerated Fodder Development Programme

Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY)

National Committee on Dam Safety

Meghraj: GI Cloud

Policy on Open Standards for e-Governance

Policy on Open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for Government of India

MAINS ARTICLE

Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Protection of the wildlife sanctuary is, in fact, protecting the sustenance of people. Comment on the notification of ESZ and the controversies surrounding it.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Elaborate the statement briefly
- Mention what are ESZ
- How they help to protect environment
- Mention issues and concerns surrounding ESZ
- Conclusion

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Febraury 12 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Government allows FPI to Invest in REITs and InvITs

National Industrial Corridor Development Programme

Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC)

Phased Manufacturing Programme

Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme

Shramik Shakti Manch (SAKSHAM)

Seaweed Mission

National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)

Ahimsa silk

Multi-Domain Operations

MAINS ARTICLE

Delegated Legislation

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is Delegated Legislation? Discuss its advantages and criticisms. What can be done to improve the delegated laws in India?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Delegated Legislation and mention its status in India
- Mention the advantages and challenges of Delegated Laws in India
- Write about the ways to improve the situation
- Conclusion

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Febraury 11 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Premium Indent policy

National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO)

Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)

Major Port Authorities Bill 2020

Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC)

National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students

Exemplar Schools

Net Zero Energy Buildings

Ujala program

Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 21)

MAINS ARTICLE

Bad Bank and Revival of Indian Banks

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is a Bad Bank? Identify the pros and cons of establishing a Bad Bank in Indian context.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Bad Bank
- Write about the NPA crisis and stress test results
- Write about the NPA crisis and stress test results
- Mentions the disadvantages
- Conclusion

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Febraury 10 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) Network

Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam

Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Co-operation in AYUSH

Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains (FDRVC)

National Beekeeping & Honey Mission

Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav

Skill India Mission

Heavy Metals Contaminating Indian Rivers

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 2.0 (PMKVY 2.0) 2016-20

Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)

MAINS ARTICLE

Smart Wall for Indian Borders

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

A Smart Wall can solve India’s border security issues. Critically Evaluate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Briefly define Smart Wall
- Highlight India’s Border Security Issues
- Write the advantages of Smart Wall in solving these problems
- Discuss the challenges for implementing such projects
- Conclusion

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February 09 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Sangeet Natak Akademi

National list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)

Joint Advanced Technology Program(JATP)

Software Defined Radio Tactical (SDR-Tac)

Companies Fresh Start Scheme (CFSS)

Digital census

Higher Education Commission of India

National Asset Monetization Pipeline

Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code

One City – One-Operator

MAINS ARTICLE

Grievances Against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are misleading Advertisements? How are they harmful? Discuss recent initiatives of the government to tackle this issue.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Misleading ads and mention their characteristics
- Write about their effects on consumers
- Discuss GAMA and Consumer Protection Act 2019
- Conclusion

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Febraury 08 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2

Bad Bank

Aung San Suu Kyi

Sentinelese Tribe

Colombo East Container Terminal (ECT)

Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project

National Hydrogen Energy Mission

Catalytic Dewaxing

Asom Mala

Retail Direct

MAINS ARTICLE

Privacy by Design

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is privacy by design? How is it being implemented in India?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Privacy by Design and mention its advantages
- Mention the Sri Krishna Committee Recommendations
- Write the provisions related to them in PDP Bill
- Conclusion

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Febraury 06 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

MCA 21

Budget 2021-2022 minimizes Regulatory Compliance Burden to improve Ease Of Doing Business for industry

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) Programme

Catch the Rain Campaign

Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs)

Central Vista Avenue

e charak portal

Swasthya Rakshan Program

Tribal Health Care Research Program (THCRP)

MAINS ARTICLE

Use and Misuse of IT Act 2000

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Bihar circular on action against critics goes against not just fundamental rights but also views held by the Supreme Court. Critically evaluate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss the rationale given by Bihar govt for the circular
- Discuss the provisions of Article 19 and Supreme Court observations
- Write about how the circular goes against the rights and SC judgement on Shreya Singhal case
- Conclusion

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Febraury 05 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs(CWSN)

IOR & Five S’ vision to tackle global challenges

White Shipping Information

Scheme for Additional Grant for Apparel Manufacturing Units under SITP

Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)

Mahatma Gandhi BunkarBimaYojana (MGBBY)

Handloom Weavers’ Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS)

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

Pradhan Mantri Welfare scheme for DNTs

MAINS ARTICLE

Farm Laws: Impact on Women Farmers

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How do the recent Farm Laws impact women farmers? What can be done to improve the condition of women in agriculture?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Briefly discuss the farm Laws
- Discuss the positive impacts for women
- Discuss the negative impacts
- Write the suggestions for improvement
- Conclusion

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Daily Current Affairs

Posted on04 Feb 2021

Febraury 04 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Make in India 2.0

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojna (ABRY)

Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN)

National Dairy Plan

Rajaji National Park

Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0

Scheme to Augment City Buses & Urban Green Mobility

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY)

Bio-medical Waste Management Rules-2016

MAINS ARTICLE

HC Verdict, POCSO and Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The Bombay High Court verdict that mere touching or pressing of a clothed body of a child did not amount to sexual assault sets a very dangerous precedent. Elaborate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss the High court ruling and its reasoning
- Write the criticism of the judgement
- Conclusion

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February 03 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Grievance redressal mechanism and monitoring under NFSA 2013

Decriminalization of offences under LLP Act

Single Securities code for Financial Sector

Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations

End-to-End Computerization of TPDS Operations scheme

Consumer Welfare Fund Guidelines 2019

Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)

Centres of Excellence scheme of the AYUSH Ministry

Nari Shakti Puraskar

KRITAGYA

MAINS ARTICLE

OHCHR and Human Rights

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Write a short note on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). How is it different from UNHRC?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write about the origin, nature and functions of OHCHR
- Mention the differences between OHCHR and UNHRC with examples
- Conclusion

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February 02 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Union Budget-2021-22: Health and Wellbeing (Pillar-1)

Union Budget-2021-22: Physical and Financial Capital and Infrastructure (Pillar 2)

Union Budget-2021-22: Inclusive Development for Aspirational India (Pillar 3)

Union Budget-2021-22: Reinvigorating Human Capital(Pillar 4)

Union Budget-2021-22: Innovation and R&D (Pillar 5)

Union Budget-2021-22: Minimum Government, Maximum Governance (Pillar 6)

Union Budget-2021-22: Direct Tax Proposals

Union Budget-2021-22: Indirect Tax Proposals

What if temperature determined a baby’s sex?

Earth is about to lose its second moon

MAINS ARTICLE

Megacity Plan for Little Andaman

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

NITI Aayog’s megacity plan for Little Andaman highlights the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar islands. Elaborate and highlight the concerns related to the project.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Location and importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Write about how the project wants to use these advantages
- Mention the concerns related to the project
- Conclusion

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February 01 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Powers of Central government under the Environmental Protection Act 1986

Green Corridor Organ Donation

Pandemic Threat To Indigenous People Of Andaman And Nicobar

Inclusion of the Disabled in the National Food Security Act 2013

Asteroid Named After Pandit Jasraj

Lingaraj Temple

NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia

Heat Dome

Invisible Shield against Electromagnetic Interference

Asteroid 2018VP1

MAINS ARTICLE

Right of Passage for Animals

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How does Habitat Fragmentation affect ecosystems? Discuss the methods that could be used to mitigate its adverse effects.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Define Habitat Fragmentation
- Mention its harmful effects
- Give examples from Indian context
- Write about restorative measures for enhancing connectivity
- Conclusion

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January 30 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Prabuddha Bharata

Van Dhan programme

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

Shape of Economic Recovery

Regulatory Forbearance

Counter-Cyclical Fiscal Policy

Monetary Transmission

LRSAM QRSAM and MRSAM

Digital Quality of Life Index 2020

Bhadbhut Project

MAINS ARTICLE

Celebrating 50 Years of India-Bangladesh Relations

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the challenges ahead for India-Bangladesh Relationship? How can both countries iron out these differences?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Mention cordial nature of Indo-Bangladesh relations briefly
- Discuss the problems in relations between India and Bangladesh
- Mention the solutions to these issues
- Conclusion

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January 29 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Lala Lajapat Rai

Immunity Passport

National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), 2012

National Marine Turtle Action Plan

Global Preparedness Monitoring Board and World at risk report

National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI)

Seed Ball Technique

Perseids Meteor Shower

Time Capsules

The Inequality Virus Report

MAINS ARTICLE

GATS Agreement

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is GATS? Discuss the modes of supply of services under GATS

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write about GATS and its importance
- List out modes of supply under GATS with relevant examples
- Conclusion

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January 28 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

K.V. Kamath Committee

Negative Imports List for Defence

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Forward and Reverse Auction

National Informatics Centre(NIC)

Turant Customs

Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

Data Sonification

Universal Eligibility for World Bank Loan

MAINS ARTICLE

Discord between the Lieutenant General and the Elected Government

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The discord between Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister are an obvious consequence of the political structure of Union Territories. Examine with respect to the standoff in Puducherry.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write about the tussle between LG and CM
- Write about the scheme of government in UT’s and its problems
- Solutions to these
- Conclusion

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January 27 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Leuser Ecosystem

World Risk Index 2020

Komodo Dragon

Kalinga Frog

Family planning 2020

Living Planet Report 2020

Scrub Typhus

Modern Grand Solar Minimum

Jasmonate Hormone

Biotech-KISAN Programme

MAINS ARTICLE

Al Ula Accord, Gulf Cooperation Council and Qatar

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The Al-Ula Accord does not signal the end of tensions within the GCC. Critically evaluate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Mention achievements of Al-Ula Accord
- Mention why the accord brings stability in GCC
- Issues that still remain to be sorted out
- Conclusion

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January 26 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

FinCEN and FIU-IND

Multi-stakeholder Body for Net Neutrality

O-SMART Scheme

Country of Origin Rules: CAROTAR 2020

Human Capital Index 2020

Lepakshi temples

National Cancer Registry Programme 2020

National Baseline Geoscience Data Generation Programmes (2020-2024)

AYU SAMVAD Campaign

Indian Sign Language (ISL)

MAINS ARTICLE

Controversy over Andhra’s SEC notifying Panchayat Elections

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the powers available to the State Election Commission with respect to conduct of elections to local self governing institutions? Do you think the State Election Commissions in India as independent as the Election Commission of India?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write about the powers of SEC in Panchayat and Municipality elections
- Compare the powers of Election Commission of India and SEC
- Observations of Supreme Court about the independence of SEC
- Conclusion

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January 25 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Factor D Protein: Covid-19

Aquaponics

Holography

Earthshot prize

Zombie Fires

Arctic Amplification

Lepidoptera Species and Climate Change

Ram Manohar Lohia

Madhuca Diplostemon

Section 29 of the POCSO Act

MAINS ARTICLE

Using God’s name to sell products illegal: Bombay HC

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why was using God’s name to sell products held to be illegal? Does India need a country-wide law to ban such superstitious practices?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Discuss the verdict of Bombay HC
- Give reasons for the enactment of anti-superstition law
- Conclusion

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January 23 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Rapid Assessment System

Western Disturbances

Air Quality Management Decision Support Tool (DST)

Vande Bharat Express

ShramShakti portal

Sree Narayana Guru

Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW)

Data Governance Quality Index

Xoo Infection: Rice

Mars Opposition

MAINS ARTICLE

Industrial Policy Resolutions

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Discuss the evolution of Industrial Policy in India. What are the recent developments to encourage manufacturing in India?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Historical development from 1948 -1991 and New Manufacturing Policy
- Discuss the recent initiatives of Make in India and PLI Scheme
- Conclusion

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January 22 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

What are Geo Hazards and how are they managed?

Dragon Fruit

Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC)

Asset Monetization Programmes

Draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019

North East Reorganisation Act ,1971

Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)

Draft Data Centre Policy,2020

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Radio Burst in Milky Way

MAINS ARTICLE

Hydroponics

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explore the potential of hydroponic systems in Indian Agriculture.

Approach to the answer:

- What is hydroponics?
- Its advantages for Indian agriculture
- Challenges for its adoption in India
- Conclusion

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January 21 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

National Policy on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM)

National Logistics plan

Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Cluster (APC)

National Commission for Minorities (NCM)

Internal Working Group (IWG) recommendation

UNESCO Global Geoparks

Report on National Nutrition Mission

National monsoon mission

National Agricultural Education Policy

Gujarat Maritime Cluster

MAINS ARTICLE

Monsoon Forecast Models

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why do we need a Monsoon forecast? Discuss different monsoon forecast Models used in India.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Uses of Monsoon Forecast
- Mention different forecast models used by IMD
- Mention their strengths and weaknesses
- Conclusion

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January 20 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)

MSME Samadhaan

Phytopharmaceutical Mission For North East Region

Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) Initiative

National Biomedical Resource Indigenization Consortium

UNATI Atal Jai Anusandhan Mission

New Covid tongue symptoms

National Scheduled Tribes Finance Development Corporation (NSTFDC)

Chandra x ray captures image of a supernova

Buddhist Circuit

MAINS ARTICLE

Credit Ratings

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why are credit ratings required? Discuss the issues with Corporate Credit Ratings in India.

Approach to the answer:

- Define credit ratings
- Write about uses of credit ratings
- Write about problems in Corporate Credit Ratings
- Conclusion

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January 19 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI)

Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge (MANAK)

Sushruta and his contributions

Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamata Mahotsav) 2021

Mealworms for Human consumption

Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH)

Somnath Temple

National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical System

Effect of Changing Groundwater Levels on Himalayans (Himalayan Slip)

Ionosphere

MAINS ARTICLE

Credit Ratings

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why are credit ratings required? Discuss the issues with Corporate Credit Ratings in India.

Approach to the answer:

- Define credit ratings
- Write about uses of credit ratings
- Write about problems in Corporate Credit Ratings
- Conclusion

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January 18 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Jagadish Chandra Bose

Iron ore policy 2021

Indian Flag

Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)

Microbial Decomposer Capsule

Action Plan Improving Air Quality

C V Raman

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve India

Hydroponic

MAINS ARTICLE

India’s Arctic Policy

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

India’s draft Arctic Policy is an assertion of India’s global ambitions. Elaborate.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Write about India’s Arctic interests
- Write about the provisions in the policy to addresses geopolitical, scientific and environmental concerns of India
- Write about how these provisions show India’s ambitions
- Conclusion

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January 16 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

eChoupal

Mother and Child Tracking system (MCTS)

e-Vin

e-Sanjeevani

Russia to exit Open SKies treaty

World Migration Report 2020

Prarambh -Startup India International Summit

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

Food Corporation of India

Saint Thiruvalluvar

MAINS ARTICLE

Decoding a meteorite

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is the difference between a meteorite and an asteroid? How is the study of such celestial bodies relevant to know about the solar system?

Approach to the answer:

Brief about the meaning of meteorite and asteroid and their differences
Write about recent study on meteorite impact
Write about the importance of such study
Conclusion

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January 15 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Homi Jehangir Bhabha

National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID19

Co-WIN IT platform

Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (NCAVES)

Modified Scheme to Enhance Ethanol Distillation Capacity

National Innovation Foundation

Swachh Bharat Mission Urban

What are Debentures?

MAINS ARTICLE

Reforms in Mining

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the statutory challenges associated with mining in India? What steps has the government taken to resolve them?

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- List the problems with MMDR act
- Mention the changes proposed in the amendment to MMDR Act
- Conclusion

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January 15 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Vigyan Jyoti and Engage with Science (Vigyan Prasar)

Medical Model of Disability Vs Social Model of Disability

Antodaya Anna Yojana

GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX 2020

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005

Sexual Harassment Women at Workplace Act,2013

Comparison between powers of Lt Governor of Delhi and Puducherry

National Migrant Information System (NMIS)

Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique(BOLD-QIT)

Five years of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

MAINS ARTICLE

Toy Manufacturing Clusters

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Revival of the toy industry has the potential to boost the manufacturing sector. Examine with respect to recent initiatives of the Government.

Approach to the answer:

- Introduction
- Opportunities in toy industry globally
- India’s unique advantages
- Recent initiatives by the government
- Conclusion

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January 13 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

The National Aids Control Organization(NACO)

System for Assessment, Awareness and Training in Hospitality Industry (SAATHI)

India Code Information System (ICIS)

Dzukou Valley wildfire

Khadi Prakritik Paint: India’s first cow dung paint

Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme

India at the UN high table: as non-permanent member of UNSC

Spintronics and 2D Electron gas

Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Framework

RBI’s Financial Stability Report, January 2021

MAINS ARTICLE

Fire safety in India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How effective is the fire fighting system in India? Discuss the features of Fire Decision Support System (FDSS).increase modal share of the Railways.

Approach to the answer:

- Write the status of fire accidents in India
- Write about the codes and bylaws used
- Write the features of FDSS
- Brief about fire safety audit as a measure to reduce fire incidents and conclude.

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January 12 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of Protected Areas (PAs)

North East venture fund and North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi)

ARISE-ANIC Initiative

Exercise Sea Vigil and TROPEX

Single Window Clearance Portal of Ministry of Coal

Mobile connectivity under Universal Service Obligation Fund(USOF)

Covid-19 Quarantine Alert system(CQAS)

What is Transit-Oriented Development?

25th Amendment of US constitution

The revival of BSNL and MTNL

MAINS ARTICLE

Dedicated Freight corridor

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How does the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) act as a game changer in achieving efficient freight transportation? Suggest measures to enhance infrastructural capacity to increase modal share of the Railways.

Approach to the answer:

- Write about DFC in brief.
- Write its importance (include its need as well as what it achieves if fully implemented).
- Write about the National Rail Plan as a measure
- Conclusion

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January 11 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Tapas BH 201 and SWIFT UAV

Golden Quadrilateral & Golden Diagonal (GQ-GD)

DIKSHA portal

Salim Ali: Birdman of India

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)

Technology Transfer Policy of ISRO

School Bag Policy-2020

Expert Committee On Non-Personal Data

Regional Rural Bank

Over The Counter (OTC) Derivative

MAINS ARTICLE

National Gas Grid

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How does National Gas Grid help to achieve uniform economic and social progress in India?

Approach to the answer:

- Basics of National Gas Grid
- How Natural Gas is used in India?
- Write about the imbalances in demand and supply of Natural Gas in India
- How do gas pipelines bridge the gap?
- Conclusion

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January 09 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pong Dam wildlife Sanctuary

Shram Suvidha Portal

NIXI-The National Internet Exchange of India

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

National Service Scheme(NSS)

National Youth Corp scheme

Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangatan(NYKS)

Manufactured Sand (M-Sand)

Gandagi Mukt Bharat Campaign

FAO Food Price Index

MAINS ARTICLE

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why are BIS norms needed? What is the impact of Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) scheme on Make in India scheme? parameters of the programme.

Approach to the answer:

- Define BIS standards and recent review of BIS norms
- Write why the standards and new norms needed.performed
- Write in brief about ZED scheme and its goals
- Conclude with its impact on Make in India

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January 08 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2021

Liberalized MSME AEO package

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity

National Educational Technology Forum

National Research Foundation

Cri-MAC and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)

Safe city project

Demand for Statehood of Gorkhaland

USA’s S301 report on Equalisation Levy and Indian Response

RBI Digital Payments Index

MAINS ARTICLE

RMNCAH +N

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is RMNCAH +N? Assess the performance of different parameters of the programme.

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the RMNCAH +N programme
- Put subheadings and briefly write how the sub schemes have performed
- Conclude on a positive note

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January 07 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI)

Status of residence to Specified skilled workers in Japan

Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme

Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana

Regulations for operating a Bullion Exchange in the IFSC

Declaration of Dividend by NBFCs

National Road Safety Board

National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing

Asteroids passing near Earth

Basavanna and his contributions

MAINS ARTICLE

Retrospective taxes and arbitration

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The recent victory of Cairn over India in the retrospective taxation case has brought into fore the loopholes of Indian taxation system. Discuss.

Approach to the answer:

- Define retrospective taxation
- Write about recent Cairn case
- Write why the ruling went against India’s interests
- What needs to be done to deal with bilateral treaties?
- Conclusion

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January 06 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

The climate of India during 2020

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)

Energy Efficiency Services Limited(EESL)

Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP)

Advanced Biodigester Mk-II Technology

Aadhaar Payment Bridge System

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Generation Plants

Global Economic Prospects Report-2021

UN World Wildlife Crime Report-2020

Kochi-Mangalore Natural Gas pipeline

MAINS ARTICLE

Nanomicelles

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the generations of nanomaterials. What are the applications of nanomicelles?

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the generation of nano materials.
- Write about nanomicelles
- Write its applications
- Explain its application in drug delivery and give conclusion.

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January 05 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya: India Reference Materials

H5N8 subtype of Influenza A Virus

National Atomic Timescale

RailTel proposes smart classes for rural schools

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Flue Gas Desulphurization Units

Sagarmala Seaplane Services

Status of wildlife crime in India

Supreme Court order on Confiscation of animals

MAINS ARTICLE

Law to keep check on private hospitals

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The Parliamentary Committee recommendations on the management of the Covid-19 pandemic help in strengthening the public health care system. Critically analyze.

Approach to the answer:

- Explain the recommendations in detail.
- Write the importance of such recommendations
- Write the criticisms by taking problems of private hospital into consideration
- Give a balanced conclusion

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January 04 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

New regulations of FSSAI on Trans Fats

Asian waterBird Census-2021

Compulsory licensing in India

Patent Amendment rules 2020

Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS)

Atapaka Bird Sanctuary

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Swachh Swasth Sarvatra

National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme(NVBDCP)

National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)

MAINS ARTICLE

End of the Season – Southwest Monsoon 2020’ report

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January 02 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)

Financial Stability Board (FSB)

Draft National Science Technology and Innovation Policy

Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for promotion of domestic manufacturing of APIs, KSMs and Dis

Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs)

Role of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) during Covid-19

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) & its role in the wake of Covid-19 crisis

Comparison of- anti-conversion laws of MP, UP, and Himachal Pradesh

Spreading of the new variant of Corona virus

Covishield shot

MAINS ARTICLE

Legacy of Subhash Chandra Bose

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT S

ubhash Chandra Bose represented an alternative political tradition in Indian national movement which questioned the dominant line of the Indian politics. Critically Examine.

Approach to the answer:

- Write about ideology of Bose
- Write his contribution in INC
- Write why he quit congress and formed Indian National Army (INA)
- Write his differences of opinion with Gandhi
- Conclude with stating about the respect Gandhi and Bose had towards each other

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January 01 2021

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Digital India Awards-2020

Indigenously developed Laser Dazzler for armed forces

Oxford vaccine- AZD1222

Facial Recognition Technology

Increase in the Urban jobless rate

Global Housing Technology Challenge-India

Interest Subvention Scheme for Ethanol Distilleries

Post-BREXIT Deal: Its consequences

Maiden flight test of SAHAYAK-NG

Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)

MAINS ARTICLE

Sedimentary basins of India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the importance of sedimentary basins. Why are hydrocarbons formed in a sedimentary basin?

Approach to the answer:

- Define a sedimentary basin.
- Explain its importance
- Explain why hydrocarbons are formed in a sedimentary basin
- Brief about India’s sedimentary basins
- Conclusion

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December 31 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Chennai- Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)

Signature of Louis Kahn and other foreign architects on Indian Cities

Key terms used to describe COVID

National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) of USA

Turkey’s controversial law to monitor civil society groups

Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) programme

Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres

Akash missile system

A deal between European Union & China after 7 years in making

Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana(AB-PMJAY)

MAINS ARTICLE

Council of Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

CSIR has emerged as a pioneer in the field of Scientific research in India. Explain.

Approach to the answer:

- Briefly write about CSIR history
- Write about its achievements
- Write its milestones
- Conclusion

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December 30 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

India’s highest Meteorological Centre in Leh

Digital ocean platform

Autonomous Navigation Systems

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization(GAVI)

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)3.0 & UMANG portal

Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat

DRDO develops Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG)

Spike in Ammonia levels in the Yamuna river

5G and its difference with other generations

MAINS ARTICLE

India on US currency watch list

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What criteria is used by the US to classify countries as currency manipulator? What implication does it have on India?

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the latest report
- Write about the criteria used
- Write why India has been added to the latest list
- Write the implications of getting added to the list
- Conclusion

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December 29 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services(BEAM) programme

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC)

Flexible Inflation Targeting

National Medicinal Plants Board Launches Consortia for Medicinal Plants

Single-use plastics

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

From our home to your home campaign of TRIFED

Inner Line Permit (ILP) to Manipur

Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan

Uttarakhand to bring White Tigers from Madhya Pradesh

MAINS ARTICLE

National Strategy on Financial Education (2020-25)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is the need for financial education in India? How does the National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) help in fulfilling it?

Approach to the answer:

- Write the need for financial education
- Brief about initiatives launched for financial education
- Explain the features of NSFE
- Conclusion

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December 28 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Monpa Tribe and their Handmade Paper Industry

Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

Human personal Freedom Index 2020

Zero-Coupon Bonds

A68a Iceberg of Antarctica

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) advisory on severe cold wave

Man-made wetlands to treat wastewater

Role of governor in summoning an assembly

Provisional free-trade agreement as part of Brexit deal

Seven-member Panel to work out common entrance test for varsities

MAINS ARTICLE

Second Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the utility of a Regulatory Sandbox (RS). How does the RS announced by RBI spur innovation and growth?

Approach to the answer:

- Define Regulatory Sandbox (RS)
- Write about its importance
- Write the advantages of phase-1 of RS
- Explain the newly announced phase -2 of RS and its advantage
- Conclusion

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December 26 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Vishwa Bharati Shantiniketan and Tagore’s Ideas on Education

What is the Sonali bag?

Yellow Leaf Disease of Arecanut

What is genome sequencing?

Fake GST invoices

Madan Mohan Malaviya and his contributions

Operation Vijay-Liberation of Goa

A dry run of Covid-19 vaccine

The Tibet Policy and Support Act of USA

e- Sampada Portal & Mobile App

MAINS ARTICLE

National Family Health Survey(NFHS) – 5 report

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the prevalence of malnutrition in India. What are the government interventions in place to reduce malnutrition?

Approach to the answer:

- Briefly write the causes of malnutrition
- Write the recent NFHS data on malnutrition
- Write about government interventions
- Way ahead

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December 25 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Tso Kar wetland complex

Mission Sagar III

New Features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019

What Is DTH service and its difference with analog?

CIC Ruling on Electoral Bond scheme

What is a bio bubble?

Swachhata Abhiyan Mobile APP

Revised post-matric scholarship scheme for SC students

PM-JAY SEHAT scheme for Jammu and Kashmir

Ammonia gas leakage in IFFCO & its impact

MAINS ARTICLE

Ayurveda doctors to practise Surgery

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

To what extent is the recent central government proposal to allow Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgery feasible. Analyze.

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the new policy
- Write its advantages
- Write the criticisms
- Give a balanced conclusion

Conclusion

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December 24 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

CoWIN system

National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM)

Kisan Credit Cards scheme

NITI Aayog DigiBoxx

Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

Kisan Diwas

Legion of Merit conferred on PM Narendra Modi

Jewish Nation Law

India loses Cairn case in arbitration

MAINS ARTICLE

Data Privacy: Right to be Forgotten(RTBF)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What do you understand by the term Right to be Forgotten? When can it be imposed? What is its status in India?

Approach to the answer:

- Define ‘Right to be forgotten’
- Write the six conditions under which it can be imposed
- Write the cases in India where RTBF was highlighted.
- Conclude with the provisions of Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018.

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December 23 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Xinjiang province

What are multi-use forests?

Status of Leopard in India 2018

Winter Solstice and the celebrations associated with it

Recognition of prior learning under skill India programme

Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending (SMRA) Auction of spectrum

National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA)

Firefly bird diverters to protect Great Indian Bustard

NFHS-5 findings on Total Fertility Rate

Green National Highways Corridor Project

MAINS ARTICLE

Nursing governance in India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the shortcomings of the nursing sector in India? How can they be resolved?

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the regulation of nursing and its loopholes
- Write the shortcomings of the nursing profession
- Write about the Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2020
- Write conclusion stating other solutions.

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December 22 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Electricity rights of consumers rules 2020

India International Science Festival 2020

US Senator blocks Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act

House panel suggestions on private hospitals

Himachal Pradesh Law against forced conversion

The white-backed vulture

75th National Conference of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (NATCON)

Reform Linked Borrowing Permissions for States

Benefits of Indomethacin in Covid 19 care

Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khanan Tomb

MAINS ARTICLE

Two Children Policy

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Is the idea of having a two-child policy good for India. What are the repercussions of such policy?

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the recent proposal.
- Write the advantages of such policy
- Explain the repercussions with respect to China’s one child policy.
- Mention the hurdles and conclude.

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December 21 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

New Safety Features in Cheques

Shigella infection reported in Kerala

Why are women less affected with COVID-19 as compared to men?

Gas production in Krishna Godavari Dhirubhai 6 (KG-D6)

SARS-CoV-2 variant in the United Kingdom (UK)

Social Endeavour for Health and Telemedicine (SEHAT) scheme for Jammu & Kashmir

West Bengal’s first Oil and Gas Reserve

United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)

Inclusion of Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta & Mallakhamba in Khelo India Youth Games 2021

Mother Teresa Memorial Awards

MAINS ARTICLE

Israel- Morocco Deal

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the geo-political implications of the recently signed Rabat’s agreement?

Approach to the answer:

- Write about the deal, participating countries
- Write about the role of US (perks US is giving for Morocco in return to the deal)
- Write why the deal is criticized ( Mention briefly about dispute history)
- Conclusion

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December 19 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

FAO’s World Soil Day Award to ICAR

Defence minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs

Adoption of E20 fuel

UNEP’s Young Champions of the Earth prize 2020

National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector

North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP)

SolarWinds hack

What is the process of choosing a Republic Day Chief Guest in India?

National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation

Draft National Rail Plan

MAINS ARTICLE

A turnaround in J and K on Roshni Act

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why is the J&K Roshni Act controversial? What is the reason behind J&K UT government’s review petition on annulling of the act?

Approach to the answer:

- Brief about Roshni Act
- Write its criticisms
- Write about recent High court judgement on the Act and government’s reply to it
- Give a balanced conclusion

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December 17 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Quality Council of India(QCI)

Golden Peacock Environment Management Award to SAIL

Citizen-Centric reforms in State and center’s incentives

India signs one billion dollar loan agreement with New Development Bank (NDB)

Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)

Myristica swamp tree frog

5th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS)

50th anniversary of 1971 India-Pakistan war

The USA puts India on currency watchlist

Eight member panel committee recommendations on the reservation in IITs

MAINS ARTICLE

Indian Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nepal

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Though India and Nepal are historic partners, the recent geo-political changes have strained their relationship. What needs to be done to bring this relation in the correct trajectory?

Approach to the answer:

- Brief about Indo-Nepal history
- Write the reason for recent visit of India’s foreign secretary to Nepal.
- Brief about discussions done
- Conclude with what needs to be done by stating grey areas ( boundary dispute, Relation with China)

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December 16 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Himalayan Serow

Shri Ram Temple in Nagara style of architecture

What are green buildings?

COVID-19 vaccine shortlisting

23rd meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC)

Criminal Tracking Network and Systems and Interoperable Criminal Justice System

Supreme Court judgment of Homeopathy practitioners

Labour Bureau’s surveys on domestic workers and migration

Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Fund

Non-Gulf NRIs likely to get Postal Voting Rights

MAINS ARTICLE

Witch Hunting – a social problem in India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the reasons for the prevalence of witch hunting in India? What needs to be done to tackle this menace?

Approach to the answer:

- Give details of NCRB data about prevalence of witch hunting in India
- Write the reasons for its prevalence
- Write briefly about Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Act, 2015 and other measures to tackle the problem
- Conclusion

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December 15 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

Project 17A of Indian Navy

Indian Coast Guard

Equalisation Levy

Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India

Maharashtra bill on sexual crime

Mucormycosis or Black Fungus

International Court of Arbitration

The Assam government bill on Madrasa & History of Madrasa

NFHS-2019-20 on Domestic Violence in India

MAINS ARTICLE

Applicant’s privacy and RTI act

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Is a RTI applicant’s address a Matter of Privacy? Discuss.

Approach to the answer:

- Write why the matter in news
- Write about recent Bombay High court judgement with brief reference to 2013 judgement
- Write the importance of judgement
- Note down the drawbacks
- Conclusion

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December 14 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Plasmodium ovale a type of malaria

Voluntary Disclosure of Exotic Pets

Eluru mystery illness

International Financial Services Centre(IFSC)

Argentina abortion law & abortion laws around the world

Solar-Wind Hybrid Parks

The Antitrust Suit

National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019-20

Great Rann of Kutch &Breeding colonies of Flamingos

Planet Nine in our Solar System & HD106906 b

MAINS ARTICLE

Karnataka and the Cow Slaughter bill

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Highlight the salient features of the anti-Cow slaughter Bill of Karnataka. How do such bills impact the farmers as well as the agrarian economy?

Approach to the answer:

Write the features of the bill
Write the trend of cattle and buffalo population in India
Write the criticisms of such bills by highlighting their impacts
Conclusion

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December 12 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Ramanujan and his contributions

Wide Area Network(WAN)

Sahodaya School Complexes la

The eCourts Mission Mode Project

Anthrax disease

Draft Indian ports bill

What is a Management Information System?

What is Radio Frequency (RF), Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) based internet connectivity?

What are Human clinical trials?

Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure

MAINS ARTICLE

United Nations and Culture of Peace

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December 11 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

India Workplace Equality Index

Scientists spotted a new species of Indian Muraingrasses

ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus

Aerosols led to increased incidents of high rainfall in Himalayan foothills

Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)

75 percent of districts in India are hotspots of extreme climate events

WWF’s Management plan for Sukhna lake wetland

France’s draft law against Islamism

Scheme for Financial Support to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure

Partners in Population and Development

MAINS ARTICLE

Lunar Missions

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Brief about the lunar explorations undertaken by different space agencies around the world.

Approach to the answer:

Write about recent Change 5 exploration
Write about India’s lunar programs
Highlight the lunar missions of NASA, Chinese and other space agencies
Conclusion

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December 10 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Lakshadweep declared organic UT

USA lists some countries including Pak, China for violation of religious freedom

The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill, 2020

A new study on the food system of Indus Valley civilization

Country’s first inter-state translocation of tigers project

Prime Minister WiFi Access Network Interface (PM- WANI)

Rise in the usage of AI in India

UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report 2020

AYUSH Export Promotion Council

Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC)

MAINS ARTICLE

Farmer’s movements against the Farm laws

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Farming pressure groups play an important role in shaping government policies. Discuss.

Approach to the answer:

Brief about why it is in news
Write how farmer pressure groups emerged in India
Techniques used by farmer pressure groups
Conclusion

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December 09 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

First Preferential Trade Agreement of Bangladesh

VISVAS Yojana

The new height of Mount Everest

Yamuna Action Plan

Mahakali Treaty between India and Nepal

Elephant Corridors

SIPRI study on the global arms market

Central Zoo Authority announces two new zoos

Tharu tribe

What is Emergency Use Approval of a Vaccine?

MAINS ARTICLE

Forest fires

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Discuss the vulnerability of India to forest fires. What strategies are adopted to contain these fires?

Approach to the answer:

Write about India’s vulnerability to forest fires
Draw map showing regions
Write about the strategies followed
Way forward

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December 07 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

The Internal Working Group on Private Sector Banks

National Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Policy

Ranjitsinh Disale wins Global Teacher Prize

Upper Bhadra Project

Lottery, gambling and betting are taxable under the GST Act

The 2nd Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 2020 Conference

Stone chariot of Hampi

Bryde’s whale

UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

Supreme Court judgement on the 2020 Tribunal Rules

MAINS ARTICLE

US, Taiwan alternative to China’s BRI

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How is the US preparing to counter the Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific region? Can the informal alliance between Taiwan and the US be a right step in this direction?

Approach to the answer:

Write about OBOR
Write about US- Taiwan informal alliance
Write how QUAD and US partnership with Taiwan helps in countering China
Conclusion

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December 05 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

I K Gujral and his contributions

Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge

Digital Payment Security Control Directions 2020

Cultured meat approved by Singapore

Artificial Sun of China

Feeder level solarisation under PM KUSUM scheme

PASSEX

The first-ever study on Malayan Giant Squirrel

State of Global Climate Report 2020

Hawkish policy stance and Dovish policy stance of Central Bank

MAINS ARTICLE

Pardoning powers of US and Indian Presidents

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the pardoning powers exercised by Indian President and what are its limitations? Why are such clemency powers needed?

Approach to the answer:

Write the pardoning powers of Indian president
Write the limitations of the power
Write why such powers are given
Conclusion

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Daily Current Affairs

Posted on04 Dec 2020

December 04 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Eutrophication

Millets and their special nutrient value

India Services Business Activity Index(ISBAI)

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Technical Textiles

Exchange traded funds

Naturopathy and its origin

Nisarg Gram campus in Pune

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

Dr Rajendra Prasad

MAINS ARTICLE

Bhutan- Germany relations

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the history and importance of Bhutan- Germany relations. How does it affect India?

Approach to the answer:

Write why it is in news
Brief about its importance
Explain the historical ties
Write how India is benefited ( also mention with respect to China)

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December 03 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Virtual Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage of SCO

Empowered Group of Secretaries and Project Development Cells

Loan Cash Back Scheme

International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)

Apex Committee for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement

Discovered Small Field Policy

Breach of privilege

One Health Approach & Global Action Plan on AMR

Climate Emergency in New Zealand

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Test

MAINS ARTICLE

Fake news and deep fakes

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is a deep fake? Critically analyze the impacts of fake news in today’s world.

Approach to the answer:

Define deep fake
Write about fake news
Explain its political and economic impacts
What can be done to tackle it?

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December 02 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Cyclone Burevi

Border Security Force(BSF) role and mandate

Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares

What is Emergency Use Approval of a Vaccine?

New Unified Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff Regulations

Octane 100 petroleum in India

Honey Mission of KVIC

National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)

National Statistical Office(NSO)

WHO’s World Malaria Report 2020

MAINS ARTICLE

Digital Strike

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Analyze India’s move to ban Chinese apps. What are the drawbacks of India’s digital strike on China?

Approach to the answer:

Write about recent Chinese app ban
Brief about previous bans
Write the advantages of ban
Write the drawbacks

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December 01 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

The Giant Metre wave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

Commando Battalion for Resolute Action(CoBRA)

Fusarium or Panama Disease(Banana)

Mission COVID Suraksha

Jeevan Praman Patra (Life Certificate)

Ind-CEPI mission

Mission Olympic Cell

AI & Robotics Technology Park (ART PARK)

Green Energy

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

MAINS ARTICLE

Love jihad

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How does love jihad violate freedom of religion? Explain the salient features of Uttar Pradesh law against love jihad.

Approach to the answer:

Define love jihad
Write how it violates Article 25
Write about the new UP law against love jihad
Conclusion

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November 28 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

World Bank’s climate change knowledge portal

What is Bank Moratorium?

Climate Resilient Development

Formation and promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)

Unified single window clearance system for FDI

Invest India

GST shortfall and the options provided by centre to the states

Draft Merchant shipping bill 2020

Motor vehicle aggregator guidelines2020

India climate change knowledge portal

MAINS ARTICLE

Victim Centric Justice System

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the importance of the Victim centric justice system. What needs to be done to strengthen it?

Approach to the answer:

Define Victim centric justice system
Write its importance
Write measures to be taken to strengthen it
Conclusion

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November 27 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Blue Tide

Mumbai’s first Desalination plant

NITI Aayog’s Review report on Poshan Abhiyan

Emergency credit line guarantee scheme 1.0 and 2.0

Information Management and Analysis Centre

The National Command Control Communication and Intelligence System (NC3I)

RE-INVEST 2020

National Technical Board of Nutrition (NTBN)

Minor Forest Produce (MFP)

Human Resource Management System (HRMS)of Indian railways

MAINS ARTICLE

Fake news and deep fakes

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is a deep fake? Critically analyze the impacts of fake news in today’s world. Approach to the answer:

Define deep fake
Write about fake news
Explain its political and economic impacts
What can be done to tackle it?

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November 26 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

National Portal for Transgender Persons

Nyaya Bandhu app

Human Papillomavirus(HPV)

Sentinel-6 satellite

Land-attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

Bru(Reang) tribe

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund & its Infrastructure debt financing platform

Booker Prize 2020

Fit India Movement

15th G20 Leaders’ Summit

MAINS ARTICLE

History of Jainism in Karnataka

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the contributions of Jainism to Karnataka literature and architecture.

Approach to the answer:

Brief introduction about Jainism
Write contributions to literature
Write contributions to architecture
Conclusion

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November 25 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

National Disaster Response Force(NDRF)

Input tax credit system in India

United Nations Population Award

Bonda Tribe

Colour coded warnings of IMD for Cyclones

Sir Chhotu Ram

Sahakar Pragya of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

Cyclone Nivar

Lachit Borphukan

Virtual currency

MAINS ARTICLE

APEC Virtual Meet 2020

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How has been APEC successful in securing its position in today’s multi-polar global economic order? What are the hindrances for India’s membership to the APEC?

Approach to the answer:

Write briefly about APEC
Write its achievements / success
What are the issues with India’s membership
Conclusion

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November 24 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pink Bloom

Guru Tegh Bahadur

National Crisis Management Committee

ATAL Academy Faculty Development Programme(FDP)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

International version of UMANG Ap

ADIP scheme

Shreya Singhal vs Union of India case key judgements

Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR)

Zoonotic Diseases(Zoonosis)

MAINS ARTICLE

Same Sex Marriage

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Critically analyse the problems faced by LGBT community due to non-recognition of same-sex marriages.

Approach to the answer:

Write about the problems faced by them
Why should they be given recognition
What are the hurdles in giving recognition
Way forward (conclude by writing about decriminalizing Article 377)

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November 23 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Vaccine Task Force

Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)

Nutraceutical Industry

SIMBEX 20

What is Biomining?

Refuse Derived Fuel

Regasification of LNG

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) approach in education

SITMEX-2020

chapare virus

MAINS ARTICLE

RCEP

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is the significance of RCEP? Explain the approach of India towards it. Approach to the answer:

Write about RCEP
Explain its significance
Why did India withdraw from it?
Conclude with the options before India

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November 21 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

India’s IRNSS is now part of World Wide Radio Navigation System

NSS Report: Time Use in India-2019

Bengaluru Tech Summit, 2020

Ananda- Atmanirbhar Agents New Business Digital App

The COVIN Portal and Network

Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

World Fisheries Day-2020

Indo-Thai CORPAT

Virtual courts

The willow warbler

MAINS ARTICLE

India-Japan 5G pact

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the recent agreements signed by India with Indo-Pacific region countries, to counter Chinese aggression.

Approach to the answer:

Write about recent India-Japan 5G pact
Explain Indo-Pacific ocean initiative
Explain RSCI
Conclude by stating their importance

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November 20 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

World Toilet Day

Defence Land Management System (LMS)

Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)

Energy Technology Perspectives 2020

IBRD’s aid to Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project

Injectable hydrogel from κappa-carrageenan

Rani Lakshmibai

Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology

Maternity benefits for the second child

The willow warbler

MAINS ARTICLE

Types of bails in India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the different types of bail and conditions related to them? How is a bail misused?

Approach to the answer:

Define bail
Write the types and conditions for bail
Write the drawbacks of bail system
Conclusion

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November 19 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

Deemed Forests

Immune system and COVID 19

Oversight body for Artificial Intelligence

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Swarnajayanti Fellowship

Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention

Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI)

PM-FME Scheme

India’s AI supercomputer Param Siddhi

MAINS ARTICLE

Government to govern OTT services

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are OTTs? How are they regulated?

Approach to the answer:

Write the definition
Write how they are regulated
Write about recent government decision
Conclusion

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November 18 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Chhath puja-2020

Floating Rate Bond and Other kinds of bonds

Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution

COVAXIN

Hepatitis C drugs shown to inhibit coronavirus enzyme

India’s first Green Energy Convergence Project

Lilavati Award-2020

12th BRICS Summit

3rd Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum

Vulture Action Plan 2020-25

MAINS ARTICLE

Assam – Mizoram Border Conflict

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is the Assam-Mizoram border dispute all about?

Approach to the answer:

Write briefly about recent clashes
Write the history of boundary dispute
Conclude with what was done to solve the recent trigger

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November 17 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Vocal for local

Policy on FDI in Digital Media

Recusal of Judge

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)

International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics(ICRISAT)

Bhai Dooj

Leonid meteor showers

Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)

Tristan da Cunha

Executive Board of WHO

MAINS ARTICLE

Atmanirbhar package 3.0

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the recent measures taken by the government under Atma Nirbhar 3.0 to bring back the ailing Indian economy on track?

Approach to the answer:

Write briefly the measures taken
Write about PLI scheme
Write its importance in promoting Indian economy
Conclusion

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November 16 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve status to Panna Tiger Reserve

Crew Dragon spacecraft of SpaceX

Scientists found why COVID-19 does not affect children

International Atomic Energy Agency

The Lancet Commission report on Diabetes

Vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System

Draft rules under the Code on Social Security-2020

New Chief Information Commissioner of India

8th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting

CSIR’s Emergency Retrieval System (ERS)

MAINS ARTICLE

Star Campaigning, Kamal Nath and the Supreme Court

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What do you understand by the term ‘star campaigner’? What is the power of the Election Commission of India in determining the star campaigner status?

Approach to the answer:

Write about the star campaigner status
Write the recent controversy and Election commission decision
Write what the Supreme court told about it
Conclusion

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November 14 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report by IVAC

INS Vagir

Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System

Geo-polymer aggregate

Collision between Space Junk and monitoring of Junk

Lonar lake is a new Ramsar site

15th East-Asia summit

National Water Awards 2019

New species of vine snakes

Birsa Munda

MAINS ARTICLE

Alimony guidelines

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the different types of provisions regarding maintenance laws in India? Explain the importance of recent Supreme court guidelines on the alimony.

Approach to the answer:

Write the maintenance laws and provisions
Write the recent supreme court guidelines
Conclude by stating its importance

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November 13 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

First Snow Leopard Census

Jeevika

Fish in nutrition scheme

New Central Vista structure

Rohanixalus-New genus of the Old World tree frog

17th ASEAN-India Summit

Digital Life Certificate through Postman

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana

Red Sandalwood

Operation Thunder 2020

MAINS ARTICLE

Star Campaigning, Kamal Nath and the Supreme Court

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What do you understand by the term ‘star campaigner’? What is the power of the Election Commission of India in determining the star campaigner status?

Approach to the answer:

Write about the star campaigner status
Write the recent controversy and Election commission decision
Write what Supreme court told about it
Conclusion

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November 12 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Acharya J B Kripalani

Insider Trading

Infrastructure Viability Gap Funding Scheme

Over The Top(OTT) platforms

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

Capital goods

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

Tax Terrorism

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

MAINS ARTICLE

Insulting remarks to SC, ST

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Critically analyse the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989

Approach to the answer:

Write the provisions of the act
Write how it is misused rather than getting used
Write the importance of recent judgement
Conclusion (Give a balanced one)

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November 11 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Obama care

Energy Conservation (EC) Act, 2001

World’s largest toy museum to be set up in Gujarat

Pfizer’s COVID vaccine-BNT162b2

Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT)

mRNA Vaccine

National Mineral Development Corporation(NMDC)

RailTel

Inspire scheme

Shivalik Elephant Reserve

MAINS ARTICLE

15th finance commission report

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is Fiscal federalism in India? What role does the Finance commission play in promoting it?

Approach to the answer:

Define fiscal federalism
Write the importance of FC
Write the current issues of fiscal federalism and how FC is related to it
Conclude (on a positive note)

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November 10 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Polygraph Test

READY (Rural entrepreneurship awareness development yojana)

National Agricultural Higher Education Project

National e-Governance Plan

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020

1st BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting

Fire Detection and Suppression System (FDSS)

Special Marriage Act of 1954

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

MAINS ARTICLE

Cotton and sugar exports from India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How has Indian agriculture contributed to the exports during the pandemic? Approach to the answer:

Write about cotton exports
Write about the future prospects
Write about the sugar production
Conclusion

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November 09 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Biodiversity heritage sites

Ministry of Shipping to be renamed

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI)

Net Zero Emissions

Anti Infiltration Obstacle System

AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation

Virtual workshop of BRICS Competition Agencies

One Rank One Pension scheme(OROP)

PSLV-C49/EOS-01 Mission

MAINS ARTICLE

Pharmaceutical sector in India

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why are the pharma industries concentrated in few pockets in India? What measures the government has taken to boost the pharma sector? Approach to the answer:

Write about the status of India in pharma sector briefly
Write factors for concentration
Measures taken by the government
Conclusion

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November 07 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Kepler Spacecraft

Exoplanets and Goldilocks Zone

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.)

New Age Skills

EEPC India

Prime minister employment generation programme (PMEGP)

Indian knowledge systems

IFFCO

Ropax shipping

MAINS ARTICLE

Agroforestry

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is social forestry and its types? Explain the importance of National Agroforestry policy of India. Approach to the answer:

- Define social forestry
- Write the types
- Define agroforestry and its benefits
- Write the objectives of the National Agroforestry policy
- Conclusion

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November 06 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Draft Model Tenancy Act

Committee to review Guidelines on Television Rating Agencies in India

NURTURING NEIGHBORHOODS CHALLENGE

FLY ASH BRICKS

GEOINFORMATICS

Integrated township

What is book building method

Differential licencing in Telecom

Star campaigner

Immunoglobulins

MAINS ARTICLE

Bounce back in economy

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is aiding the post pandemic recovery process? Highlight the role played by RBI and the government in this regard? Approach to the answer:

Define green shoots and write about present economic indicators
Write about the boost in rural economy
Write how tourism and shopping are contributing
Conclusion

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November 05 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

ALL INDIA TRADE UNION CONGRESS

LUHRI HYDRO POWER PROJECT

INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL ELECTION VISITORS PROGRAMME 2020 (IEVP)

ENHANCED VERSION OF PINAKA ROCKET SYSTEM

INDIA CEO FORUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Public Affairs Index-2020

Academic Freedom Index (AFI)

Scheme on Fortification of Rice & its distribution through PDS

India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments

Virtual Global Investor Roundtable

MAINS ARTICLE

US signs Defence Agreement with Maldives

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How the defence agreement between the Maldives and US is an initial step in countering the presence of China in the IOR? Approach to the answer:

Explain the provisions of the agreement
Importance of the agreement (keep China factor in mind)
Write the implications for India
Conclusion

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November 04 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

SPIRAL GALAXIES

Ganga Utsav, 2020

Shri Shakti Challenge

NCAER Report

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

The Criminal Law(Amendment) Act, 2018

INDIA – USA BASIC EXCHANGE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT

10% RESERVATION FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION IN UNRESERVED CATEGORY

HERD IMMUNITY FOR COVID-19

D614G mutation in coronavirus

MAINS ARTICLE

Daylight saving time

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Why is there a demand for two Indian Standard Time (IST) zones? Is it a feasible option? Approach to the answer:

Explain the present problem with time zone
Write about proposal of 2 time zones
Write its advantages and disadvantage
What can be done? ( Chai Bagan time)

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November 03 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

EMERGENCY CREDIT LINE GUARANTEE SCHEME

Hazardous & other wastes amendment rules 2020

Environment (protection)amendment rules 2020

Working group to study cyber liability insurance

Mission Sagar -II

Sri Guru Ramdas Ji

GOLDEN JUBILEE OF DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NYAY KOUSHAL E-RESOURCE CENTRE

ROSHNI ACT of Jammu and Kashmir

INDIA’S FIRST SEA PLANE PROJECT

MAINS ARTICLE

Senate votes to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the Procedure of Election of US supreme court judges. How is it different from that followed in India?

Approach to the answer:

Write why it is in the news?
Write the procedure in US
Compare it with that of India
Conclusion

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November 02 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020

The Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020

Credit default swaps (CDS) of RBI

VAIBHAV Summit

Mansar Lake Development Plan

Standing Committee report on virtual courts

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019

Guidelines to regulate and control groundwater extraction

The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020

MAINS ARTICLE

India- Central Asia Dialogue

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Connect Central Asia policy is a manifestation of India’s soft power. Explain.

Approach to the answer:

Write about the recent dialogue
Write the history of India-CAR relations
Explain the strategic importance of CAR to India
Conclusion

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October 31 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Green Delhi app

Jamia Millia Islamia university celebrates its centenary

Production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme

Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry(CACCI )

Olive Ridley turtles

SATH-E programme of NITI Aayog

The second wave of Covid-19 in Europe

Draft Rules for Industrial Relations Code

Malabar Naval Exercise-2020

Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region

MAINS ARTICLE

Indo- US ‘ 2+2’ Dialogue Third meet

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the importance of the Basic Exchange Cooperation Agreement (BECA) and 2+2 dialogue in containing the China factor? Approach to the answer:

Write about the 2+2 dialogue
Write about BECA and its importance
Conclusion

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October 30 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Army’s Infrastructure Management System (IMS)

Secure Application for Internet (SAI)

National Productivity Council (NPC)

Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)

Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020

SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)

Operation Meri Saheli

Extension of Norms for Mandatory Packaging in Jute Materials

Draft model Act and rules for states for regulation on conclusive land titling

Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)

MAINS ARTICLE

In House Procedure Mechanism for judges

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Describe the In House Procedure Mechanism to deal with complaints against Judges. Why is it criticised? Approach to the answer:

Write why it is news in short
Describe the procedure in detail
Note down the flaws
Conclude by writing the importance of Judicial Standards And Accountability Bill 2010

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October 29 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Global action for Reconciling Economic growth and Environmental preservation (GREEN)

Electricity Access & Utility Bench-marking Report

Aarambh 2020

19th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue

IFSC framework for listing of Depository Receipts

Debt Service Suspension Initiative

Annual State of Education Report (ASER)-2020

Green Crackers

Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City

MAINS ARTICLE

45 years of China- Bangladesh relations

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How has China – Bangladesh relations evolved in recent years? What are the implications of these close ties on India? Approach to the answer:

Write the China- Bangladesh historical relations in brief
Write recent China’s leverage in Bangladesh
How is India affected by it?
Conclude with how India can tackle it.

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October 28 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

The Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020

Pandemic risk pool

Types of hand sanitizer

Standing committee report on financing startup ecosystem

Bringing Natural gas under GST

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020

Waste-to-power plant Ghazipur

Fixed base price for certain Agricultural products in Kerala

Agreement between India Post & US Postal service

National Conference on Vigilance and Anti Corruption

MAINS ARTICLE

75 years of UN – Achievements and Failures

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Though the UN is celebrating its 75th anniversary, the multilateral institution is not short of failures. Comment. Approach to the answer:

Write briefly about UN and its organs
Write the failures of chief organs
Jot down the success these organs have achieved
Conclude with the necessity of reforms

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October 27 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020

Chileans referendum for new Constitution

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

Disha project for women empowerment

Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial cooperation (BECA)

Child Care Leave to Male government employees

Bundi- erstwhile capital of Hada Rajput province

New study on tectonically active zone of Himalaya

India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)

4th India Energy Forum

MAINS ARTICLE

Black Carbon and snow melt

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is Black Carbon? How does it affect the albedo of the earth? Approach to the answer:

Write about black Carbon and its sources
Explain how it affects the albedo
Mention the other ill effects
Conclusion

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October 26 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Jal Jeevan Mission

Asia’s longest Ropeway project on Mount Girnar

Kisan Suryoday Yojana

Himalayan brown bear

Chatar festival

NASA’s OSIRIS-REX

Dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation

The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020

MAINS ARTICLE

World Food Programme (WFP)

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How has the World Food Programme (WFP) acted as saviour in combating hunger across the globe?

Approach to the answer:

Write about organization’s origin
Write its activities
Jot down the points about its role in India
Conclusion

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October 24 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Railways zero-based timetable

IMD’s Flash Flood Guidance Services for South Asia

International Snow Leopard Day 2020

India assumes the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of ILO

Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY)

Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojna (RGSKY)

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

The Financial Action Task Force

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967

MAINS ARTICLE

Draft National Health Data Management Policy

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the salient features of draft Health Data Management Policy? What are the concerns regarding it?

Approach to the answer:

State the policy objective
Write down its provisions
Write the criticisms
Conclude by writing its importance

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October 23 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)

Ministerial Meeting of G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group

Right of First Refusal(ROFR) licensing

Anti Tank Guided Missile NAG

Life in Miniature

State of Global Air report-2020

Revised base year for Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers

CPCB guidelines for disposal of carcasses of livestock

20th Amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution

Multilateralism in international affairs

MAINS ARTICLE

Dalit movement in India post independence

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the dynamics of dalit movement in India. How Ambedkar carried forward the struggle for dalits post independence?

Approach to the answer:

- In introduction brief about the causes for dalit movement
- Write the dynamics of the movement
- Explain Ambedkar’s work post independence
- Conclude with his policy of power as a means to attain dignity
- Conclusion

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October 22 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Mobile application for Geotagging of the components of projects under PMKSY

Leave Travel Concession (LTC) voucher scheme

Committee to examine issues concerning expenditure limits of election

77th year of Formation of Azad Hind Government

Aditi Urja Sanch

India’s first-ever Khadi fabric footwear

INS Kavaratti

National Super Computing Mission (NSM)

District Councils in Jammu & Kashmir

Productivity Linked Bonus & Non-Productivity Linked Bonus

MAINS ARTICLE

Youth representation in Parliament

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT What are the hurdles and ethical issues youth face to enter politics? How can the participation of youth in politics be increased?

Approach to the answer:

- Define a youth parliamentarian
- Give statistics on youth in Indian politics
- Jot down the hurdles faced by them
- Write down the solutions for increasing their participation
- Conclusion

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October 21 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Disengaging WII and IIFM

Mission Shakti programme by UP government

COVID-19 Deaths

Evidence based impact of National Deworming Day

Role of NACO in fighting HIV

AYUSH Health Management Information System (A-HMIS)

National AYUSH Mission

India’s first multi-modal logistic park

Development of Indigenous Software solution for VTS & VTMS

CUReD

MAINS ARTICLE

Djibouti Code of Conduct

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October 20 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center

Asafoetida (Heeng) cultivation

AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme

BIS certification

Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020

Arogya Setu app

Share Buy Back

IFSCA’s framework for Regulatory Sandbox

National Green Tribunal(NGT)

The Broadcast Audience Research Council(BARC)

MAINS ARTICLE

UNGA and UNSC reforms

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the powers and functions of the UN Security Council (UNSC). What needs to be done to make it more representative? Approach to the answer:

Brief introduction about UNSC
Write its functions
Write mainly about the G4, Coffee club proposals
Conclude by saying how UNSC can be reformed

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October 19 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Repurposed Drugs

SLINEX-20

FIST programme

Skinks

International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)

Mahila Kisan Diwas and International Day of Rural Women

‘Buldhana Pattern’ of water conservation

New START treaty

China’s New Export Control Law

GST Compensation Cess

MAINS ARTICLE

World Conference on Women

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action? Explain the significance of the 25th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women which was recently held.

Approach to the answer:

Write about 4th World Conference on women and its outcome
Write about the recent conference and its outcome
Brief about India’s stand in the conference
Conclusion

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October 17 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

75th Anniversary of FAO

Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY)

World Bank Development Committee Plenary

International Telecommunication Union

UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

VIHARA

World Food Day-2020

World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO)

UN Industrial Development Organisation

Global Hunger Index-2020

MAINS ARTICLE

GST compensation to states

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the recent proposals by the centre to states to meet their revenue shortfall in the compensation cess under GST. Why are certain states dissenting the proposal?

Approach to the answer:

Write the two options given to states
Explain the recent proposal of GST council meeting
Explain why some states are against it

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October 16 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)

“Yuddh Pradushan Ke Virudh”campaign

SCALE India Android App

Saral Jeevan Bima

The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP)

Zozila Tunnel – the longest tunnel road in Asia

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Working Group of OECD

KAPILA’ Kalam Program

Bhanu Athaiya

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur

MAINS ARTICLE

CAG and its recent report on Rafale deal

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Though CAG is an independent Constitutional body, it is undermined by several limitations. What reforms are needed to strengthen the office of CAG?

Approach to the answer:

Give introduction in 3-4 lines (Mention related articles)

Write how CAG office is independent

Write down the limitations

Write the reforms needed

Conclude on a positive note

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October 15 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers

Food and Agriculture Organisation

UNHRC

STARS Program

Inflation Targeting Approach in Monetary Policy

National Rural Livelihood Mission

Public Debt to GDP Ratio

National Register of Citizens

NAFED

Gupkar Pact

MAINS ARTICLE

Lal Bahadur Shastri

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the economic and foreign policies of Lal Bahadur Shastri during his tenure as Indian Prime minister.

Approach to the answer:

Introduction

Write about his economic policies

Write about his diplomatic relations with foreign countries

His role during Indo-Pak war

Conclusion

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October 14 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

RTI Act

Right to Education Act

Greece Turkey Conflict

Stimulus Package

CRISPR Cas9

Lashkar e Taiba

Border Roads Organisation

Congress System

Indian Meteorological Department

New Wheat Variety in Maharashtra

MAINS ARTICLE

Victimless crime

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What is a victimless crime? How does it have a bearing on society? Should such crime be punished?

Approach to the answer:

Write definition with examples
Write its effect on society
Take a stand and write the supporting arguments
Conclusion (depends on your stand taken)

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October 13 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Jaya Prakash Narayan

RTI Act

Anti Microbial Resistance

Madrid Principles for Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict

Nobel Prize in Economics 2020

Need for Pulses Revolution in India

India’s First CRISPR COVID-19 Test (FELUDA) Approved

Blue Flag International

UN World Food Program

Vaccine Nationalism

MAINS ARTICLE

Gilgit Baltistan

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How old is the conflict of Gilgit-Baltistan area between India and Pakistan? What will be the implications if its present status is changed?

Approach to the answer:

Write why it is in news briefly
Explain the history of the dispute
Jot down the implications of the decision
Conclusion

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October 12 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Decomposer Technology for Stubble

Climate Smart Agriculture

Earthquake Swarms

Nutrition Gardens

Human Challenge Trials

Design Principles for Transformation of Education in National Education Policy

Neobanks

Hepatitis

Precision Farming

Natural Gas Marketing Reforms

MAINS ARTICLE

Mining revamp

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the recent developments that have taken place in the coal mining sector?

Approach to the answer:

Write why it is in news
Write down the recent changes
Jot down 3-4 important points of Mineral laws (Amendment) bill
Conclusion

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October 10 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Animal and Plant Discoveries, 2019

Real Time Gross Payment System

Battle of Bhima Koregaon

COFEPOSA

High Flow Rate Water Purification Technology

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

Anti Radiation Missile Rudram-1

Biopesticides

Allocation of Broadcast Time by ECI

SVAMITVA Scheme

MAINS ARTICLE

Hathras Rape Case

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Law is a double edged sword when it comes to sexual violence in India. Comment.

Approach to the answer:

Give a status about women crimes, especially on rapes in India
Write important anti-rape laws and amendments in force
Write down the criticisms
Conclude by writing what needs to be done

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October 09 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Television Rating Point

Organ Transplant

Mahadayi River Dispute

Ram Vilas Paswan

Indo-Sri Lankan Accord

ISIS

Jan Andolan for COVID-19

State Disaster Response Fund

Fluorosis

MAINS ARTICLE

US Presidential Elections

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

How do the political systems of India and US differ? What are the functions of the US President?

Approach to the answer:

Introduction in 2-3 lines
Write the differences between two political systems
Jot down the functions of US president
Conclusion

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October 08 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Nitrous Oxide Emissions and Climate Change

Stockholm Convention

Chemistry Nobel Prize 2020

Gig Economy

Collision Avoidance Technology

Rapid Action Force

Anti Trust Law

Joseph Stiglitz

Ensemble Technology and Ensemble Flood Forecast

Sedition Law

MAINS ARTICLE

Loan moratorium and interest on interest

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Elaborate the Centre’s recent decision to waive interest on interest during the loan moratorium period.

Approach to the answer:

Write the issue on moratorium
Write about government’s decision
Conclude by stating the importance of the decision

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October 07 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Solar Magnetic Field

Nobel Prize for Physics

Mankading

Monetary Policy Committee

Dovish and Hawkish Stance-Monetary Policy

Taliban

National Commission for Women

Krishna River Management Board

Crimes in India Report 2019

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

MAINS ARTICLE

Amendments to Constitution of Srilanka

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What does the 19th amendment of Srilankan constitution signify? How the newly gazetted 20th amendment brings changes in it?

Approach to the answer:

Write why in news
Write the provisions of 19th amendment
Write about the 20th amendment
Conclusion

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October 06 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness for Innovation

Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART)

Nobel Prize for Medicine

Kamath Panel Recommendations

Green New Deal

Kayakalp Award

Provisions of RERA

MoU Between ISLRTC and NCERT for Converting Educational Materials into Indian Sign Language

National Capital Region

World Health Organization

MAINS ARTICLE

RBI guidelines for priority sector

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Explain the significance of RBI’s revised guidelines on Priority Sector lending (PSL).

Approach to the answer:

Write briefly about PSL
Write down the recent changes
Write about its significance
Conclude in 2-3 sentences on a positive note

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October 05 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Village Water and Sanitation Committees

Breath Print

Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Belt and Road Initiative

New Rules for Postal Ballot

Narco Test

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

No First Use Nuclear Doctrine

Phishing

MAINS ARTICLE

Age of marriage for women

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

Is the proposal of increasing minimum legal age of marriage for women from 18 years to 21 years a solution for curbing child marriage. Analyse.

Approach to the answer:

Write why it is news
Write the advantages of the proposal
Jot down the disadvantages
What needs to be done to avoid child marriages?

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October 03 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Program

Initial Public Offering

Forest Rights Act, 2006

Cess and Surcharge

Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Megadiverse Countries

World Wildlife Fund

Convention on Biological Diversity

WASH Campaign

Public Distribution System

MAINS ARTICLE

Coparcenary rights of women

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

What are the provisions of Hindu Succession Act, 1956? What is the importance of the latest SC verdict on the 2005 Amendment of the Act?

Approach to the answer:

Write down the previous act provisions
Jot down the changes
Mention the importance and conclude

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October 02 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Tribes India e-Marketplace

Mega Food Parks

Purchasing Managers’ Index

Disputes in South China Sea

Line of Control

Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana

Atal Tunnel

NABARD

Amnesty International

Black Holes

MAINS ARTICLE

Abraham accords

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT The establishment of new diplomatic relationships between Israel and UAE would be a game changer in war torn West Asia. Examine.

Approach to the answer:

Write about the new accord
Write in brief why UAE took this step
Write how it alters West Asian politics and conclude the answer

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October 01 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

3 Language Formula of NEP, 2020

Dated Government Securities

Tax Collected at Source

Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission

Small Savings Scheme

Program-Management Information System

Treasury Bills

Direct Benefit Transfer

Brahmos Missile

MAINS ARTICLE

Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2020

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Highlight the provisions of Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2020. What are the criticisms?

Approach to the answer:

2-3 lines introduction
Write the provisions
Mention the criticisms
Conclude the answer using importance of the bill

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September 30 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Cairn Energy Taxation Issue

Time Use Survey

Naturopathy

Public Safety Act

Aadhar Act, 2016

National Green Tribunal

RMNCH+A

Natural Farming

Priority Sector Lending

Global Commons

MAINS ARTICLE

Arrest of journalist under Official Secrets Act

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT The Official Secrets Act has been often blamed for being incongruent with a democratic society. Why is it criticised? What can be done in this regard?

Approach to the answer:

Introduction in 2-3 lines
Mention the contentious sections of the act
Mention the criticisms
Write about the recommendations of different committees and write conclusion

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September 29 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

ESG Investing

Mission Olympic Cell

Important Banking Terms

New Defence Acquisition Policy, 2020

Sustainable Development Goals

Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope

Bhagath Singh

Fugitive Economic Offender

Offset Clause in Defence Deals

Power Finance Corporation

MAINS ARTICLE

e-Lok Adalat in Karnataka

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Explain the importance of Lok Adalats in ensuring speedy justice delivery. Can e-Lok Adalats act as an alternative to Lok adalats? Approach to the answer:

Write about lok adalats.
Give example of recent e-Lok Adalat held and write about its importance
Write down the hurdles faced in e-Lok Adalat
Give a balanced answer

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September 28 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

India Japan Bilateral Relations

13th Amendment to Sri Lankan Constitution

Bilateral Investment Treaties

Hyperloop

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

India Renewable Energy Development Agency

Carbon Tax

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage

Vikram Sarabhai

Nehru Yuva Kendra

MAINS ARTICLE

UK law and Brexit

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Why is the newly proposed UK Internal Market bill opposed? What are its implications on the Brexit deal? Approach to the answer:

Write about the provisions of the bill.
Briefly write how it affects Northern Ireland.
Explain how it affects the Brexit deal.

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September 26 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

PDUNWFS

Status of Organic Farming in India

Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award

SWAMIH Investment Fund

Digital India Corporation

India’s First CRISPR COVID-19 Test Approved

Super Alloy Steam Turbine Rotors

Draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program

India’s Anti Satellite Missile

MAINS ARTICLE

Animal ethics

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT What do you understand by the term ‘animal ethics’? Explain the ethical theories that deal with animal rights.

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September 25 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

National Service Scheme

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana

Artificial Intelligence

Green Supply Chain Management

Vote of No Confidence

National Biopharma Mission

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

G-4

Non Governmental Organisations

Financial Action Task Force

MAINS ARTICLE

Private Property as a Human Right

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT Right to property though no longer a fundamental right, is definitely qualified as a human right. Analyse. Approach to the answer:

Constitutional position of Right to property
Recent SC ruling
Conclusion in 2-3 sentences

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September 24 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

Whale Stranding

Soil Health Card Scheme

Types of Irrigation in India

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020

Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020

Carbon Neutrality

Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

GIS Enabled Land Bank System

Impact of COVID on Indian economy and China plus one strategy

MAINS ARTICLE

Impact of COVID on Indian economy and China plus one strategy

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT What is China Plus One strategy? What are the initiatives taken by the government to promote electronics manufacturing in India?

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September 23 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

SEBI

NDPS Act

KIRAN and CURIE Schemes

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Net Neutrality

ASHA Workers

National Testing Agency

Shikshak Parv Initiative

Faster Breeder Nuclear Reactor and Other Types of Nuclear Reactors

MAINS ARTICLE

75th UN General Assembly(UNGA) meet

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT

The UN General assembly (UNGA) plays a significant role in the process of standard-setting and the codification of international law. Discuss.

Approach to the answer:

Write 2-3 lines about the UNGA
Write its powers and functions
Mention the criticisms
Give a balanced conclusion

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September 22 2020

PRELIMS SNIPPETS

FCRA Amendment Bill, 2020

Rules of Procedure Regarding Voting in Parliament

National Bamboo Mission

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

Neutrinos

Gulf Cooperation Council

O Smart Scheme

Make in India Scheme

UDAN Program

Pre-filled GST Return Filing

MAINS ARTICLE

Ordinances during COVID

MOULD YOUR THOUGHT How does the frequent issuance of ordinances go against the spirit of democracy? What needs to be done to keep a check on the arbitrary power of the executive in issuing ordinances?

Approach to the answer: