Civilsdaily – Page 65 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

12th December

Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.

[12th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: The stark reality of educational costs in India

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

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

Savings shift reshapes India’s markets

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

China’s $1-trillion trade surplus: What’s behind it, what it means for India, world

Explained | 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

Charaichung Festival at Majuli

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

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

Mass Mortality of Goniopora Corals at One Tree Reef

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

Onboarding of MTNL Pensioners onto SAMPANN

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,Government Scheme/Policies

Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges

‘Your Money, Your Right’ Movement

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein,Indian Economy

NSIL and ISRO Technology Transfer

Prelims Only | 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.

11th December

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

[11th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: AI must pay: On the DPIIT working paper on AI and Copyright Issues

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.

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

Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

UNICEF

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

Inland Waterways

India Hosts 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai

Prelims Only | 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

Interpol Issues Blue Corner Notice in Goa Fire Case

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

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Sultanpur National Park Sees Surge in Migratory Birds

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

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Meghalaya’s New Spider Discoveries

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

10th December

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

Why India is not ‘dumping’ rice in the US as Trump says

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Swahid Diwas – PM’s Tribute

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

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

Gallbladder Cancer in the Gangetic Belt

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

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

Aditya-L1 Reveals Why the 2024 Solar Storm Behaved Unusually

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.

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

UNEA-7: Rift Over UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy and Funding Crunch

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

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

9th December

Citizenship and Related Issues

[9th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state

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

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast a net wider, go to the roots

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

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

How can India benefit from neurotechnology

Explained | 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.