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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
4th September
Why gold nuggets are found in quartz veins?
Tax Reforms
Did Corporate Tax cuts increase Wages?
How does John Mill’s theory define the Extent of Liberty?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
World Heritage City of Jaipur
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Study confirms the existence of a Dockyard at Lothal
Internal Security Trends and Incidents
Anti-Naxal Operation in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
[pib] SCOMET List
[UPSC Openhouse] AIR-48, IAS Aaditya Pandey || “Roadmap” for UPSC 2026 | Learn the Important Micro-themes with an IAS Topper || Join on 08th Sept, Sun, 7 PM.
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[4th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A discourse on AI governance that India must shape
PYQ Relevance: Q At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed by the policy of promoting… Continue reading [4th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A discourse on AI governance that India must shape
3rd September
OBOR Initiative
Dealings at a China-Africa forum that India must track
Electoral Reforms In India
On Germany’s electoral architecture
Judicial Reforms
Use of Regional Languages in High Courts remains limited
J&K – The issues around the state
Vision J&K @2047
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Rule 170 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2018
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
[pib] India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
[pib] DoT notifies Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
What is Digital Agriculture Mission?
[3rd September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty
PYQ Relevance: Q Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier… Continue reading [3rd September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty
2nd September
Pension Reforms
Why did the Centre alter its pension plan?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
A crisis in WANA that no one talks about
What is the Munich Agreement and the role it played in starting World War II?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Methane’s Contribution in Climate Change
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Gut molecule in C. Elegans Worms slows fat burning
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Thanjavur Veena
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
[pib] Measures taken by Govt. for LGBTQI+ Community
[2nd September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A silent democratic backlash in South Asia
PYQ Relevance: Q ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [2nd September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A silent democratic backlash in South Asia
31st August
Indian Navy Updates
INS Arighat: India’s second nuclear sub
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
Pacific Islands Forum back joint police plan, maintain ties with Taiwan
A game plan for India’s success as 2036 Olympic host
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979): India’s first sporting superstar
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Project NAMAN
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Novel Nanopolymer developed by INST Mohali
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
The term of the 22nd Law Commission ends
[31st August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The collapse of categories and post-individualism
PYQ Relevance:MainsQ An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by… Continue reading [31st August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The collapse of categories and post-individualism
30th August
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Cabinet approves BioE3 Policy for Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
What does Australia’s new cap on a number of international students mean?
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Analyzing the Gender Budget of 2024-25
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Study reveals intriguing Magnetic behavior on Mars
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Program
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Land-Based Deep Depression causing extreme floods in Gujarat
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
[30th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Connecting the dots in the Kyiv visit
PYQ Relevance: Q Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken… Continue reading [30th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Connecting the dots in the Kyiv visit
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