Civilsdaily – Page 135 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

22nd May

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc

[22nd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Overfishing — the threat to ocean wealth, livelihoods

op-ed snap | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan

India-Pakistan tensions put strain on struggling Western Border Districts

Explained | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.

Analyzing Poverty Levels in India by Comparing various Surveys

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

What are Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)?

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues

WHO members adopt ‘Pandemic Agreement’

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

Global Geological And Climatic Events

World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago

Prelims Only | Geography | Mains Paper 1: GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

[pib] DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

21st May

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood – Relations

Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.

Stitch in time: on judiciary and Environment Ministry notifications

Explained SC Judgements | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-01.Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

[pib] 150 Years of Metre Convention

IOCR Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-14.Investment models

Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.

Potato Cultivation in India

Prelims Only | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Major Crops & Cropping Patterns

20th May

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan

[20th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s relationship with Turkey and Azerbaijan

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood – Relations

Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges

Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Panchayats & Local Bodies

Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.

The ongoing oil price tensions

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

Citizenship and Related Issues

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.

Global Report on Food Crises, 2025

IOCR | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Poverty & Development Issues

[pib] What is Operation Olivia?

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

19th May

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

[19th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is a Presidential reference?

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: GS2-01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution

Interstate River Water Dispute

Mahadayi Water Dispute

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

What is A-to-I mRNA Editing?

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.