Civilsdaily – Page 786 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

8th January

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

[op-ed of the day] There is a design flaw with this military post

op-ed snap | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia

[op-ed snap] Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity

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.

Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

[op-ed snap] Children of lesser gods

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

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

Explained: First Advance Estimates (FAE)

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment

Indian Army Updates

Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) Model

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-14.Investment models

RBI Notifications

Operation Twist

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

UAE’s new 5-year visa scheme

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

[pib] Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE)

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

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in news: Great Indian Bustard

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

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Forest Fires

Blaze down under

op-ed snap | Environment | Mains Paper 1: GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,

The Crisis In The Middle East

[op-ed snap]The U.S. is weakened by Soleimani’s killing

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.

Languages and Eighth Schedule

[op-ed snap]A case for inclusion of Tulu language in the Eighth Schedule.

op-ed snap | Polity | : Federalism

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

State can regulate minority institutions, says Supreme Court

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

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)

| 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: India-Iran

What is Jus Cogens?

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

A case for including Tulu in the Eighth Schedule

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

Ethical Veganism

| Trivia | Mains Paper 4: Ethics

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Places in news: Nankana Sahib

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

Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings

[pib] New Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners

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

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