🟢 Wetlands as a National Public Good

📖 Syllabus: GS Paper III – Environment, Conservation, Climate Change (Biodiversity & Environmental Ecology)

❓ Mains Question:
Examine the importance of wetlands for India’s water security, climate resilience and livelihoods. Discuss the challenges in their conservation.(250 words)

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🟢 Next Phase of Rural Women Entrepreneurship in India

📖 Syllabus: GS Paper II – Social Justice (Welfare schemes, women empowerment)
GS Paper III – Inclusive Growth (Livelihoods, financial inclusion, MSMEs)

❓ Mains Question:
Self-Help Groups have emerged as key institutions of economic and social empowerment in rural India. In this context, evaluate the role of Cluster-Level Federations (CLFs) in deepening women entrepreneurship and financial autonomy. What reforms are required to strengthen them? (250 words)

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India–U.S. Partnership:Structural Convergence Over Transactional Frictions

Syllabus Points (GS Paper II – International Relations)


Mains Question
Q. Despite periodic trade frictions and geopolitical uncertainties, why have India–U.S. relations displayed remarkable resilience? Analyse the structural drivers of this durability and discuss how India can leverage the partnership to advance its strategic and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific. (250 words)

How did the Space Sector fare in Budget 2026–27?

Syllabus Points
GS Paper III – Economy (Infrastructure)
GS Paper III – Science and Technology (Space Sector)

Mains Question
Q. Despite policy liberalisation, India’s private space sector continues to face structural and fiscal constraints. Examine the performance of the space sector in Budget 2026–27 and discuss the reforms required to build a globally competitive space ecosystem. (250 words)

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Todays Articles

1. Imperative of Fiscal Consolidation

2. Competition Commission of India and Digital Market Dominance

Q1. Fiscal consolidation is essential for sustaining high growth while preserving macroeconomic stability. Examine the challenges to India’s fiscal consolidation path and suggest measures to achieve this. (250 words)

Q2. Digital platforms challenge traditional notions of competition and consumer choice. Examine the role of the Competition Commission of India in regulating digital market dominance, with reference to recent judicial judgements.(250 words)

🗓️ Mainspedia – 06 February 2026

📰 Today’s Articles

1️⃣ The Fading of Environmental Jurisprudence in India (The Hindu)

2️⃣ DISCOMs and the Road Ahead (The Hindu)

❓ Mains Questions

Q1. Indian courts have historically strengthened environmental protection through constitutional interpretation and judicial doctrines. Discuss. (250 words)

Q2. Critically examine the status of DISCOMs and discuss the challenges that threaten its long-term sustainability. Suggest measures to ensure durable reforms in the distribution sector. (250 words)

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Date: 7 February 2026

llegal Coal Mining and Governance Failure (The Hindu)

Mains Question:
Q. What do you understand by Rat hole mining? What are the causes behind its persistence? Discuss. (250 words)

AI and Energy as the New Axes of Global Power in a Fragmented World Order (The Hindu)

Mains Question:
Q. “The contemporary world order is shifting from rule-based multilateralism to transactional power politics. In this context, critically analyse how Artificial Intelligence and energy are redefining global hierarchies and assess India’s strategic positioning.” (250 words)

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Date: 9 February 2026

Todays Articles:

1. Disturbed Areas Laws and the Constitutional Idea of Urban Co-existence (The Indian Express)


Mains Question:
Q. The urban governance is not only about infrastructure and growth but equally important is equity and social justice. Discuss with reference to proposed Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Protection of Tenants in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026. (250 words)

2. Budget 2026 and India’s Textile Economy: From Scale to Value (The Indian Express)

Mains Question:
Q. What is the status of textile sector in India? Discuss the programs and schemes implemented by the government to boost the sector. (250 words)

IASbaba’s Mainspedia

Date: 10 February 2026

Administrative Scorecards for Union Secretaries (Indian Express)

Mains Question:
Q. Civil services forms the backbone of Indian administration, still it is rued that it needs reforms to be more effective. In this light discuss the measures taken by government in recent times to reform the working of civil services to make it more professional and outcome oriented. (250 words)

The ‘Mineable Self’ and the New Frontier of Capitalist Extraction (The Hindu)

Mains Question:
Q. “The commodification of personal identity marks a new phase in capitalist extraction.”
In the light of the idea of the ‘mineable self’, examine how digital platforms and story markets are transforming social life and discuss the governance challenges this poses for India. (250 words)

IASbaba’s Mainspedia Date: 11 February 2026

The Approaching AI Surge and the Reconfiguration of Global Order (The Hindu)

Mains Question: Q. “Artificial Intelligence is emerging as the most significant disruptor of global power structures in the 21st century.” Discuss its implications for international security and governance. What safeguards are necessary to prevent destabilisation? (250 words)

UGC’s Equity Regulations and the Challenge of Procedural Justice (The Hindu)

Mains Question: Q. “Efforts to promote equity in higher education must balance urgency with procedural fairness.” Discuss in the light of UGC equity guidelines and its aftermath. (250 words)

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Date: 12 February 2026

Judicial Intervention in Religious Disputes: Constitutional Evolution and Limits (The Hindu)

Mains Question:
Q. Examine the evolution of judicial intervention in religious disputes in India. Discuss whether the Essential Religious Practices doctrine requires reconsideration in light of constitutional morality. (250 words)

Towards a Permanent Framework for State Reorganisation in India (Indian Express)

Mains Question:
Q. “The smaller the states the better the administration”. In this light critically examine the need for a permanent institutional framework for state reorganisation in India. (250 words)

IASbaba’s Mainspedia

Date: 13 February 2026

1. Institutionalising Gender Justice in the Judiciary (Indian Express)

Mains Question:
Q. Stereotype, Prejudice and discrimination are embedded in the structure and vocabulary of language. In this light, critically examine the role of judiciary in forwarding gender justice through its judgements and guidelines. (250 words)

2. Recalibrating Nuclear Liability: The SHANTI Act Debate (The Hindu)

Mains Question:
Q. Critically examine the implications of the SHANTI Act on nuclear liability, safety governance, and India’s energy transition strategy. Does capping liability create moral hazard in high-risk sectors like nuclear energy? (250 words)

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Date: 14 February 2026

Labour Codes as Instruments of Financial Inclusion and Structural Labour Reform (The Hindu)

Mains Question:
Q. Discuss how the new Labour Codes aim to promote financial inclusion and inclusive growth in India. What concerns have been raised? (250 words)

Bangladesh’s Electoral Realignment (Indian Express)

Mains Question:
Q. Bangladesh’s recent electoral transition represents both democratic consolidation and geopolitical recalibration. Analyse its implications for regional stability and India’s neighbourhood policy. (250 words)

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