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23rd September
Judicial Reforms
The perception of Justice
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Professional Indian women work the most hours globally
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
U.P., Rajasthan, M.P. top in cases of atrocities on Dalits: report
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
Quad meet launches maritime and health initiatives
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Assam records 86% drop in Rhino Poaching since 2016
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
India, USA signed pact to set up Semiconductor Pact for National Security
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
Global Cybersecurity Index, 2024
Swachh Bharat Mission
[pib] Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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21st September
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Wide-ranging reforms undertaken in food-processing sector in last 10 years
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Cabinet approves continuation of PM-AASHA to provide better prices to farmers
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Bombay HC strikes down amended IT rules
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Bio-RIDE Scheme
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Nagaland’s King Chilli Festival
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Pest-Control Pheromone Dispenser
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Square Kilometer Array (SKA) becomes partially functional
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20th September
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
FATF on India: Effective Money Laundering system, low prosecution
Banking Sector Reforms
Why US Fed cut interest rates, how India could be impacted?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
White Revolution 2.0
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
100 Years of Harappan Civilization
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Why Earth will temporarily get a ‘Mini-Moon’ in September?
Indian Army Updates
[pib] A poem on ‘National War Memorial’ and a chapter on ‘Veer Abdul Hameed’ included in NCERT
[20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures
PYQ Relevance: Q) Do you think BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? Waht are the similarities and dissimilarities… Continue reading [20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures
19th September
INCOIS Launches Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas
One Nation, One Election: Prospects and Challenges
Simultaneous polls plan gets Union Cabinet nod
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India to Freeze Negotiations with Pakistan on Indus Treaty
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
TRISHNA Mission
Global Geological And Climatic Events
The Volcanic Island of Rapa Nui
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Chandrayaan-4, Venus orbiter gets approval from Cabinet
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
Ammonium Nitrate imports cause concern
[19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy
PYQ Relevance: Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present… Continue reading [19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy
18th September
J&K – The issues around the state
Nature of J&K Assembly
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Power asymmetry between China and Russia
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code (2002)
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
How good are Modern Telescopes?
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Government scraps Windfall Tax on Crude Oil
[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot
PYQ Relevance: [2022] Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.” Explain this… Continue reading [18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot
17th September
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women-led development in the Rajya Sabha
The Crisis In The Middle East
Indian military export to Israel — aiding genocide
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
How do Emergency Provisions impact Centre-State relations?
Pension Reforms
NPS Vatsalya Scheme
BRICS Summits
Turkey bids to join BRICS
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[pib] BHASKAR Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Cheetah Action Plan (CAP)
[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and… Continue reading [17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
16th September
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
Realizing the Rural-Urban continuum
Coal and Mining Sector
A human touch to India’s mineral ecosystem
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Post-glacial ecosystems could help slow down climate change – Study
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Typhoon Yagi
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
Jute Production in India
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions
NGT seeks report from Central Pollution Control Board
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
India raises Import Tax on Edible Oils
[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable… Continue reading [16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
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14th September
Road and Highway Safety – National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
The shock of crumbling infrastructure and the solution
Judicial Reforms
Public comments on the PM-CJI puja meet are based on a 1997 document on judicial values
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise AL NAJAH
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What is OpenAI o1?
[14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human
PYQ Relevance: Q National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported… Continue reading [14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human
13th September
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
What does the dissolution of SCoS entail?
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
Is it time for India to introduce a Universal Basic Income?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
The Great Stupa of Sanchi
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Why September 12 is observed as Saragarhi Day?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
India to partner for European Hydrogen Week
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
PM E-Drive Scheme
[13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’
PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the… Continue reading [13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’
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12th September
Foreign Policy Watch: India – Germany
With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
India’s Sickle Cell Challenge
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Sakthan Thampuran (1751-1805)?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Cabinet approves ₹5 lakh Health Cover for Senior Citizens
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
Launch of PM Gram Sadak Yojana- Phase IV
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Union Cabinet approves ‘Mission Mausam’
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[12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics
PYQ Relevance: Q “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging… Continue reading [12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics
11th September
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
UAE-India ties are rooted in affnity, trust, and respect
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
The grave threat from AMR
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
On ANI’s defamation suit against Wikipedia
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
What is Wallace Line?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) spotted in Aravallis
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Shabd Portal provides technical terms in 22 Indian languages
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Polaris Dawn: SpaceX’s Mission for First private Spacewalk
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Ovarian Cancer: Understanding the Silent Killer
[11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit
PYQ Relevance: Q Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q “If… Continue reading [11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit
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10th September
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
The role of district agro-met offces in supporting farmers
Road and Highway Safety – National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
On the challenges to road safety in India
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
India generates highest plastic pollution in world
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Yudh Abhyas, 2024
Air Pollution
India’s first ‘Teal Carbon’ study
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
PresVu: India’s First Eye Drop for Presbyopia
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
[pib] Recommendations during 54th meeting of GST Council
[10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry
PYQ Relevance: Q Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law,… Continue reading [10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry
9th September
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
BepiColombo Mission
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is Helium and why is it used in Rockets?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is the Principle of Planetary Protection?
Land Reforms
Enemy Properties in India
[9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question
PYQ Relevance: Q Can the strategy of regional-resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?(UPSC IAS/2019) Q “Success of the… Continue reading [9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question
7th September
Swachh Bharat Mission
Swachh Bharat Mission averted 70,000 infant deaths a year
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
House Panel includes SEBI review in agenda, likely to summon Buch
Tourism Sector
A tourism policy ill-suited for Jammu and Kashmir
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Yellow Food Dye can improve Cancer Treatment
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Madeira River in Amazon’s State of Brazil
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Centre notifies the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission
[7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence
PYQ Relevance: Q What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss… Continue reading [7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence
6th September
Judicial Reforms
New Flag and Insignia of the Supreme Court of India
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative
J&K – The issues around the state
Article 370, Article 35A, and J&K’s Statehood
Antibiotics Resistance
Antibiotic Pollution from the Manufacturing Process
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
What is Vertical Fiscal Imbalance?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
Africa can make India’s ‘critical mineral mission’ shine
[6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS
PYQ Relevance: Q What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security… Continue reading [6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS
5th September
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
State changes in Rape law
Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN
Singapore: A partner in India’s growth story
Government Budgets
Gap between allocations for health, outcomes in States
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Ancient India Temple Music: Haveli Sangeet
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR)
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
[pib] HIM- DRONE-A-THON-2 & HIMTECH-2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Project Strawberry by OpenAI
Judicial Pendency
What is a Review Petition?
[5th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sub-classification verdict through Ambedkar’s ideals
PYQ Relevance: Q Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled… Continue reading [5th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sub-classification verdict through Ambedkar’s ideals
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Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
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