Civilsdaily – Page 61 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

24th December

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI

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.

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

How exports are concentrated in few states

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

International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India

Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI)

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

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

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.

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

GhostPairing Cyber Attack

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Soil Health Management – NMSA, Soil Health Card, etc.

Aluminium Contamination in Kuttanad Paddy Fields

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

23rd December

Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.

[23rd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Right to disconnect: Drawing the line after work

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: GS1-06.Salient features of Indian Society

Air Pollution

On the right to a healthy environment

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, fake promises and a false enemy

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

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN

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

Indian Navy Updates

Anjadip Inducted into Indian Navy

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology,GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

Southern Ocean

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

J&K – The issues around the state

Chillai Kalan Begins in Kashmir

Prelims Only | Geography | 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.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

Syria Latest News

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

22nd December

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

[22nd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Unlocking the Potential of India-Africa Economic Ties

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.

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

GDP is growing rapidly, Why isn’t private capex?

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

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

Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System

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

Bharat Taxi Initiative

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Kavachi Volcano

Prelims Only | Geography | 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.

Internal Security Architecture Shortcomings – Key Forces, NIA, IB, CCTNS, etc.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

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

20th December

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

[20th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Significance of a strong defense industrial base

op-ed snap | Internal Security | 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.

Nuclear Energy

Shanti Bill: How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime

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

Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC

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

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

White Spot Disease

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

Hormuz Island

World Mapping | Geography | 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.