21st August

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Modi-ism must evolve into institution-centred nation-building

Explained | Polity | Mains GS2: GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein)

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

How will Gaganyaan’s thermal shield protect the crew?

Explained | Science and Technology | Mains GS3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Fundamental Rights

Beyond blasphemy: how laws can curtail the possibility of social reform

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

The Crisis In The Middle East

US: Will impose toughest sanctions in history on Iran

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

Shah hails southern states: ‘Biggest contributor to nation’s development’

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains GS2: GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure;

Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations

Why are South Asians missing from global health databases

Explained | International Relations | Mains GS2: GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Vande Mataram: Religious imagery, political debate

Bills/Act/LawsExplained | Modern History | Mains GS1: GS1-03.Freedom Struggle-various stages, important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country

The Crisis In The Middle East

Iran war pushes India’s oil & gas import bill up 43%

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

The Gen Z that wasn’t at Jantar Mantar

Explained | Economics | Mains GS3: GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

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

Buffalo meat exports boom: Read the message

Explained | Agriculture | Mains GS3: GS3-09.Economics of Animal Rearing

Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.

English indigenous or foreign language? Supreme Court for examining constitution

ExplainedSC Judgements | Social Justice | Mains GS2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan

India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperation

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

RWAs a barrier, Govt may let high-income households compile own spending data

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains GS3: GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

Centre imposes sugar stockholding limit to rein in price increase

Bills/Act/Laws | Agriculture | Mains GS3: GS3-08.Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and MSP

Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc

Centre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India

Schemes | Governance | Mains GS2: GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)

Climate resilience starts with the health workforce

Op-ed | Social Justice | Mains GS2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Export payments in rupees get trade policy benefits

Amended/Enacted | Economics | Mains GS3: GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

The Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic

Op-edSC Judgements | Environment | Mains GS3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Kerala having fewer kids – that’s bad news for teachers

States | Indian Society | Mains GS1: GS1-07.Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.

UGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SC

SC Judgements | Governance | Mains GS2: GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies

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

Centre’s fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks

Op-ed | Economics | Mains GS3: GS3-03.Government Budgeting

Indian Army Updates

CRPF forms core group to review self-harm cases after a spate of suicides

Explained | Internal Security | Mains GS3: GS3-24.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

J&K – The issues around the state

Union Cabinet clears HC bench for Ladakh

Explained | Polity | Mains GS2: GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure;

J&K – The issues around the state

J&K Census enumerators raise tech concerns

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains GS2: GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential)

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

Derivatives trader base falls for first time in four years in FY26

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains GS3: GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

BNP’s Alamgir elected new President of Bangladesh

ExplainedIOCR | International Relations | Mains GS2: GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations.

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

EOI for data centre project on islands withdrawn

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains GS2: GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)

Fundamental Rights

Former SC judge-led panel to probe ‘police excesses’ against protesters

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

Digital India Initiatives

Transaction fees on UPI in 2 weeks

Amended/EnactedBills/Act/Laws | Economics | Mains GS3: GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

J&K – The issues around the state

Why Sergio Gor’s words in Srinagar are noteworthy

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