Civilsdaily – Page 39 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

2nd March

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

[2nd March 2026] The Hindu OpED: Sixteenth Finance Commission-misses and concerns

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

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

How do astronauts return from space and survive re-entry

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.

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

New GDP Series: Why Fiscal Targets and $4 Trillion Goal Get Harder

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

The Crisis In The Middle East

War in West Asia: Why Insurers Are Cancelling War Risk Covers as Ships Avoid Hormuz

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

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

GST Collections Rise 8.1% to ₹1.83 Lakh Crore in February

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

SEBI to Leverage AI and Tech to Crack Down on Market Manipulators

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

The Crisis In The Middle East

Iran–Israel Escalation After Killing of Khamenei

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

28th February

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

[28th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient

op-ed snap | 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-Afghanistan

Taliban & terror: How Pakistan came to declare ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

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

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

As more Indians move to cities, 16th Finance Commission gives a boost to urban governance

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

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

President Undertakes Sortie in LCH Prachand

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations

India–Bhutan Cooperation on Trans-Boundary Rivers and Hydropower

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

Indian Air Force Updates

Vayu Shakti 2026 Exercise

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

16th Finance Commission Boosts Urban Local Bodies

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

Canada PM Mark Carney Begins India Visit

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

Indian Navy Updates

INS Anjadip Commissioned

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: Indigenization Of Technology

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