Civilsdaily – Page 44 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

14th February

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

India tested, from U.S sanctions to one sided trade deal

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.

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

How hate groups and terrorist organizations use gaming platforms to recruit children

Explained | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

A decisive mandate: On Tarique Rahman, the BNP, the Bangladesh result

Explained | 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-Bangladesh

BNP Returns to Power in Bangladesh

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

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Inauguration of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan

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

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Medical Shabd Sindhu Initiative

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

NPS Equity Exposure Increased to 25% by FY27

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

African Union Summit and Institutional Challenges

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

13th February

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

The hidden cost of insurance distribution

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

As multilateralism erodes, India must reframe its foreign policy

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

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

DAC Grants AoN Worth ₹3.6 Lakh Crore for Rafale, P-8I and Major Defence Modernisation Push

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-03.Government Budgeting

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

New CPI Inflation Series (Base Year 2024): Food Weight Reduced to 37%

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan

Pakistan Raises Indus Waters Issue over Sawalkot Dam

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

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

Supreme Court Stays Haryana’s Aravalli Zoo Safari Project

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

12th February

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

[12th Februrary 2026] The Hindu OpED: The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth,Indian Economy

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Have States gained from the 16th FC

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

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

National Song Guidelines Issued by Government of India

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Deendayal Upadhyaya

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

Steel Industry – Current challenges, National Steel Policy 2017, etc

Carbon Capture to Drive India’s Green Steel Transition

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

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Indian Inscriptions Found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

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

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