Civilsdaily – Page 88 – No. 1 UPSC IAS Platform for preparation

3rd October

J&K – The issues around the state

[3rd October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Should Ladakh get statehood?

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

Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc

Cost of convenience, health hazards a a side effect of using digital tools

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

US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO

Can diaspora please stand up

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

Global Geological And Climatic Events

What are Flying Rivers/ Atmospheric Rivers?

Prelims Only | Geography | Mains Paper 1: GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,

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

Climate Models and Their Accuracy

| Geography | Mains Paper 1: Salient Features Of World’S Physical Geography

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

[pib] BRO Project Swastik marks 65 years of service

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

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

SARAL tool to simplify Scientific Research Papers

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

1st October

[1st October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy

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

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

More Women join the labour force, but are they really employed?

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

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

[pib] India re-elected to Part II of ICAO Council

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

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

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

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

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

Geoengineering Proposals for Polar Regions found flawed

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

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)

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.

NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies

Centre directs NGOs to seek FCRA renewal 4 months before expiry

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

30th September

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

[30th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: SSTC is more than a diplomatic phrase

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.

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

An anti-terror role that defies logic

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

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

More Women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid

Explained | Agriculture | Mains Paper 1: GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).

Gravitational Wave Observations

Laser Interferometer Lunar Antenna (LILA) Project

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.

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

[pib] Siphon-Based Thermal Desalination System

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations

Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse Railway Lines to Bhutan

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood – Relations

Wetland Conservation

Bihar adds 2 more Wetlands to Ramsar List

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

The Crisis In The Middle East

What is Wassenaar Arrangement?

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

World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in China

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

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