Civilsdaily – Page 775 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

3rd February

[op-ed of the day] A workmanlike account

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-03.Government Budgeting

[op-ed snap] Falling short of aspirations

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-03.Government Budgeting

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

[op-ed snap] We should offer to safeguard the world’s telecom networks

op-ed snap | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Finance Commission

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Mobilization Of Resources

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

[pib] National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications

PIB | 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.

Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.

[pib] Draft National Logistics Policy

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

Archimedes Principle

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

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Poets quoted in Budget Speech

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

Species in news: Flame-throated Bulbul

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

1st February

Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures

[op-ed of the day] A sneeze, a global cold and testing times for China

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.

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

[op-ed snap]Partners in action

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU

India abroad: On diplomats firefighting negative references to India

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

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

Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2019-20

DOMR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

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

Strategy for boosting Wealth Creation

DOMR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Make in India: Challenges & Prospects

Integrating “Assemble in India” into Make in India

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

Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.

Yellow Rust

Prelims Only | Agriculture | 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.

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)

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

31st January

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

[op ed of the day] Stay with stimulus

op-ed snap | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: GS3-03.Government Budgeting

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

[op-ed snap] Optimal delivery or mere optics in Bodo peace deal?

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Cashless Society – Digital Payments, Demonetization, etc.

[op-ed snap] Cybersecurity a critical challenge for India’s digital payments ecosys

op-ed snap | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

Government Budgets

Explained: Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act

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

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

President’s Address

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

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

Economic Survey & its significance

DOMR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues

Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

IOCR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.,GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.