Civilsdaily – Page 297 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

11th January

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Republic Day Tableaux Selection Process and Recent Controversies

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

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Amaterasu Particles: Understanding High-Energy Cosmic Rays

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.

Anti Defection Law

Political Split and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s Ruling

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

Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.

Challenges in India’s Tea Industry: A Call for Introspection and Resilience

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

Electoral Reforms In India

After ECI guidelines, charting a path to disability inclusion in politics

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies

Right To Privacy

A colonial discourse on the veil

op-ed snap | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-07.Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.

10th January

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

AMU’s Minority Status: A Historical and Legal Overview

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

Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.

What an ‘India Club’ means for its Shipping Industry?

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

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

India’s First Oil Production in Krishna-Godavari Basin

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

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Could Sisal Leaves make Sanitary Napkins more Sustainable in India?

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.

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Festivals: Kateel Yakshagana Mela

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

Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.

Project Tiger and India’s Conservation Landscape

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

Air Pollution

Assessing India’s Progress in Air Quality Improvement

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

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Assam’s Chandubi Festival

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