Civilsdaily – Page 72 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

21st November

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

The story behind Himachal Pradesh’s traditional Raulane Festival

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

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

CPCB to monitor Yamuna with Delhi and Haryana

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

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals

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.

NSA hosts 7th meeting of Colombo Security Conclave in Delhi

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

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc

[21st November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: India’s fisheries and aquaculture, its promising course

op-ed snap | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: GS3-09.Economics of Animal Rearing

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism – NCA, Lok Adalats, etc.

Search on for five declared foreigners by Assam tribunal

Bills/Act/Laws | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Governor vs. State

SC clarifies Governor’s powers: How SC answered 14 questions President posed

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

Is federalism in retreat under single party hegemony?

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Air Pollution

Crop-residue burning turning India into global methane hotspot, UN report warns

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

20th November

Antibiotics Resistance

NCDC flags study on rising antibiotic resistance in India

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

Air Pollution

SC allows CAQM to take ‘proactive’ measures to curb Delhi air pollution

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

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

[20th November 2025] The Hindu OpED: Hidden cost of polluted groundwater

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

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

The threat of digital tradecraft in terrorism

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

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

More than two decades later, there is light at the end of the Red Corridor

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

Governor vs. State

SC advisory on Presidential Reference on Governors’ timelines

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

SC strikes down provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act, tells govt. to set up panel

SC Judgements | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

19th November

Electoral Reforms In India

Independence of Election Commission Of India(ECI)

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

SC recalls verdict rejecting Green Clearances

SC Judgements | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.

[19th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Time to sort out India’s cereal mess

op-ed snap | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

Agentic AI: Tech’s newest buzzword

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.

Excessive dependence: On India’s external trade landscape

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

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