Civilsdaily – Page 224 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

26th July

States have the unlimited right to tax mineral-rich lands

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

India’s illegal coal mining problem

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

Why is there a move to split the Bengaluru municipal corporation into smaller bodies with a 3-tier structure?

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

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

The panel will look into issues stalling Bill, NE tribal councils told

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

NASA’s Cassini-Huygens Mission

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.

Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.

What is the Hema Commission Report?

DOMR Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 1: GS1-07.Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.

OBOR Initiative

Niger struggles with Security, Economic Crises

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal

Parliamentary Democracy: A Comparison between Nepal and India

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries

25th July

Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.

Why SC couldn’t agree on the environmental release of GM mustard?

Explained | Environment | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Government Budgets

A big step towards the transformation of various sectors

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Is immunity for the President and Governors absolute?

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

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

A Budget that places health on the margins

Explained | Indian Society | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy

ICMR develops CRISPR Cas-based TB Detection Kit

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

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

In news: Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

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

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Typhoon Gaemi

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 1: GS1-15.Geographical features and their location- Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

Housing for all – PMAY, etc.

Right to Shelter is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court

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

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