Civilsdaily – Page 468 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

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13th October

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Finance Commission’s Approach to Equitable Delivery of Goods and Services

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein,Indian Economy

Vacancy, Pendency and Ineffectiveness of RTI Act

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Non-Transparent Collegium, Is there any Alternative?

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.

Section 66A of IT Act

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

Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.

Promise and perils of Flex Fuel Vehicles

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Person in news: Jayaprakash Narayan (JP)

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

Species in news: Sloth Bear

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

12th October

3 Lakh RTI Pleas pile up across India

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

Adopting Sustainable Space Technology

op-ed snap | 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.

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

Bringing Business friendly Industrial Laws

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,GS3-14.Investment models,Indian Economy

Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict

Justice DY Chandrachud nominated as next CJI

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Black Money – Domestic and International Efforts

India gets 4th set of Swiss Bank account details

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Money-Laundering & Its Prevention

The Crisis In The Middle East

Israel and Lebanon reach an Agreement on Maritime Border

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

UN World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC)

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

11th October

Human Rights Issues

Migrant workers in India

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 3: GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein,Issues relating growth and development, employment

Urban Floods

Urban Challenge, Problems and Solutions

op-ed snap | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.,GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management.

e-Waste Management

Critical Minerals: Opprtunity for Aatmanirbharta in Energy security.

op-ed snap | Economics | 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.

Nobel and other Prizes

Economics Nobel for work on Role of Banks during Financial Crisis

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

India’s Space economy

| 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.

Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict

Back in news: Supreme Court Collegium

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

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

Mental health in India

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan

Pakistan to take part in SCO anti-terror exercise hosted by India

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

8th October

Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.

Boosting India’s Cotton Production

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

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

India’s Dark Sky Reserve

op-ed snap | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology,GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.