Judicial Reforms [1st May 2026] The Hindu OpED: Should PIL jurisdiction be reconsidered? op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations How is the next UN chief being chosen? Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc. A century after legal recognition, workers still lack real protection Explained | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections
RBI Notifications FII Outflows and Rupee Depreciation Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc. India’s First Green Methanol Plant Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc Revenue Deficit and Fiscal Stress in States Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc. Supreme Court on Abortion Law for Minor Rape Victims Prelims OnlySC Judgements | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan [30th April 2026] The Hindu OpED: South Asian power balance shifts towards Pakistan op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc. Increasing coverage, growing distress Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues,Indian Economy
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc. Hate speech stems from an ‘us versus them’ mindset Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Right To Privacy Sabarimala Review and Religious Reform Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc. Supreme Court on Hate Speech Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary,Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News Return of Trafficked Artefacts to India Prelims Only | Art and Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc. NSO Survey on Health Seeking Behaviour Prelims Only | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc. [29th April 2026] The Hindu OpED: The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: E-Governance
The Crisis In The Middle East UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers’ group Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Judicial Reforms A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges Sahayog Portal Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered Barbary Macaque Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc. Cyborg Botany Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc. Industrial Output Growth Hits 5 Month Low Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
The Crisis In The Middle East UAE Exit from OPEC Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India