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30th November
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Indians need to share contraceptive responsibility
Forest Fires
New study: more than 1.5 million die each year from wild/bush fire pollution
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
[pib] Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
[pib] India and ADB sign $98 million loan to promote Plants Health management
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
School, Higher & Teacher Education in India
Present Status Challenges in School Education Steps Taken Way Forward Higher Education in India Present Status Issues Steps Taken Government… Continue reading School, Higher & Teacher Education in India
[30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised
PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure… Continue reading [30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised
29th November
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Stigma of HIV and the birth of biomedical waste regulations
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Wikipedia and ANI’s defamation suit
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Worker population ratio for women doubled since 2017-18
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] Conservation and Maintenance Work of Protected Monuments
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] Salient Features of AMRUT 2.0
Intellectual Property Rights in India
The Copyright Act, 1957
[29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics
PYQ Relevance:Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also… Continue reading [29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics
DIGITAL EDUCATION/E-LEARNING
DIGITAL EDUCATION: It is a method of delivering educational information through the Internet and digital platforms. It is the process… Continue reading DIGITAL EDUCATION/E-LEARNING
EDUCATION IN INDIA
Previous Years Questions 2022-The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based systems… Continue reading EDUCATION IN INDIA
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28th November
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
The right to work deleted
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Trump to impose ‘additional’ tariff on China
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
How ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ were inserted in the Preamble, why SC ruled they will stay?
The Crisis In The Middle East
What is the UNSC Resolution 1701?
Banking Sector Reforms
[pib] India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] Indian Chemical Council wins 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Schemes Implemented in Science and Technology
[28th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Schooling in India in times of poor air quality
PYQ Relevance: Q) Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata are the three Megacities of the country but air pollution is a much… Continue reading [28th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Schooling in India in times of poor air quality
27th November
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Central government scheme to promote natural farming launched
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
From a republic to a republic of unequals
Cyclone Fengal
5 women who helped draft the Constitution
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
National Milk Day
Interstate River Water Dispute
In news: Pennaiyar River
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions
NGT issues notice to Centre on expansion of Glacial Lakes
[27th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An ideal way to treat India’s corneal blindness problem
PYQ Relevance:Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (UPSC CSE… Continue reading [27th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An ideal way to treat India’s corneal blindness problem
[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | Score 800+ Marks in UPSC Mains with Microthemes | Learn the Theme-Demand Approach to Answer Writing | Join on 28th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
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26th November
Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.
Feminist ideology in India’s constitutional discourse
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Legal issues in Sambhal
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
Gravitational Wave Observations
Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
On this day over 500 years ago, the Portuguese conquered Goa
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
[pib] #AbKoiBahanaNahi Campaign
[26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way
PYQ Relevance:Q) ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine… Continue reading [26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way
25th November
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
How should India tackle diabetes load?
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Crimes against humanity
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Why the world needs a Global Plastic Treaty?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Air Pollution
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] Lothal’s Maritime Heritage Complex
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
[pib] India’s first modern Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant
IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY
PYQs [2022] Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to… Continue reading IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY
[25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality
PYQ Relevance: Q) What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences?… Continue reading [25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality
[UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Develop Current Affairs Insights | Get a Current Affairs Toolkit for UPSC | Join on 25th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
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SECULARISM
Secularism is a principle or ideology that advocates for separating religious institutions and beliefs from the affairs of the state,… Continue reading SECULARISM
REGIONALISM
PYQ 1. Growing feelings of regionalism are an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss.… Continue reading REGIONALISM
23rd November
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
What is Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at Brazil G20?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Democratising AI needs a radically different approach
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Kaziranga National Park
International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
The Crisis In The Middle East
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Wetland Conservation
In news: Ashtamudi Lake
[23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence
PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this… Continue reading [23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence
22nd November
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
A bilateral investment treaty with a ‘bit’ of change
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
The SECI solar bid at the centre of Gautam Adani’s US indictment
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic: Nafithromycin
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: King Cobra
Indian Army Updates
Project Veer Gatha 4.0
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
D’Cunha Committee
[22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency
PYQ Relevance:Q) “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme… Continue reading [22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency
COMMUNALISM
PYQs [2018] ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations. [2017] Distinguish between… Continue reading COMMUNALISM
CASTE SYSTEM
PYQs [2023] Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? [2020] Has caste lost its relevance in understanding… Continue reading CASTE SYSTEM
21st November
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Why India’s trade deficit is not necessarily a weakness?
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Should packaged food content be labelled?
Air Pollution
Is Delhi’s AQI 500 or 1500?
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
Coffee Board devises road map with eye on doubling production, exports
OBOR Initiative
Chancay Port Project in Peru
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] MJS launches ‘Bhu-Neer’ Portal for Ground Water Withdrawal Permits
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is High-Altitude Sickness?
[21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order
PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order
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