Civilsdaily – Page 222 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

1st August

Mapping: River Seine

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

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

[pib] Artificial Insemination in Cattle

Prelims Only | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: GS3-09.Economics of Animal Rearing

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

85th death anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues);

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

‘Zombies’ in our Genes helped us evolve

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.

Government Budgets

On discarding indexation for LTCG

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation

Explained | 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.

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

SEBI’s proposed measures to curb F&O speculation

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications

Why the Ukraine war makes India and Europe important for each other?

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

31st July

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar

The different armed groups of Myanmar

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

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

The case for a Legal Advisory Council

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

The Crisis In The Middle East

Why Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up?

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

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

US overtaskes UAE as India’s second largest LNG supplier

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

Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.

[pib] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

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.

Interstate River Water Dispute

In new: Mekedatu Project

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

[pib] India concludes 46th World Heritage Committee Session in New Delhi

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

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications

Why are Russian athletes ‘banned’ from the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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

30th July

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Teaching computers to forget

Explained | 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.

Target drug producers, not users

Explained | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Organized Crime & Terrorism

J&K – The issues around the state

In 2024, newer districts are affected by militancy in Jammu

Explained | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management.

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

Landslides in Wayanad

Explained | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management.

What is Oropouche Fever?

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.