1st June

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

[1st June 2026] The Hindu OpED: Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Tribes in News

Religion and tribal identity: Why ‘delisting’ debate refuses to die down

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

Aravalli range’s role in shielding Gangetic plains from Thar dust

Explained | Geography | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

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

Khet Bachao Abhiyan

PIBPrelims Only | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Agriculture and related issues

Foreign Policy Watch- India-Central Asia

Sacred Relics of Buddha’s Chief Disciples Enshrined in Mongolia

PIBPrelims Only | Art and Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal

Nepal PM’s Remarks on India-Nepal Border Dispute

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

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

General N.S. Raja Subramani Assumes Charge as Chief of Defence Staff

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Webb Telescope Captures Weather on Exoplanet WASP-94A b

Discovered / FoundPrelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

30th May

Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD

[30th May 2026] The Hindu OpED: Different directions: On the Quad, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting 

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

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

Why inflation rate is not the same as affordability

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

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

RBI data shows why government is concerned about dollars flowing outs

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.

How ACs catch fire, and the role temperature plays in it

Explained | Geography | Mains Paper 3: Disaster Management

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

Balance of Payments (BoP) Deficit & Dollar Outflow

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.

SkyCast System

First / RecordPIBPrelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Indian Army Updates

BSF Border Security Infrastructure in Gujarat

First / RecordPIBPrelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

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

NFHS-6 (2023-24)

First / RecordPIBPrelims Only | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

29th May

Judicial Pendency

[29th May 2026] The Hindu OpED: Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem

Amended / Enactedop-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Social Media: Prospect and Challenges

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector

Amended / Enacted | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

A revival of sedition tied to consent 

Amended / EnactedExplained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary,Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

Digital India Initiatives

NeSDA 2025 Portal

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: E-Governance

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

Anti-Dumping Duties on Chemicals

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

CISF Oversight for Fishing Harbours

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU

NATO Baltic Command Centre

Prelims OnlyWorld Mapping | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

Subsurface Lunar Ice Discovery (Chandrayaan-2)

First / RecordPrelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T