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28th October
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Sustainability science for FMCGs
Aadhaar Card Issues
SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Caught in intersections, the Harris multicultural tent
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
What are the Digital Arrest Scams?
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
What is the Hasdeo Arand Forest?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
How Tardigrades are able to resist high levels of radiation?
[28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push
PYQ Relevance: Q) Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in… Continue reading [28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push
UPSC Medical Test for IAS Candidates
The UPSC Medical Test is a critical step for IAS aspirants. It ensures that candidates are not only mentally prepared… Continue reading UPSC Medical Test for IAS Candidates
26th October
Euthanasia Mercy Killing
How passive euthanasia works in India?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline?
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Fair Trade
Civil Services Reforms
[pib] Karmayogi Saptah
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Exercise SIMBEX 2024
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
National Manuscript Mission
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
21st National Livestock Census 2024, begins
[26th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy
PYQ Relevance: Q) The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result… Continue reading [26th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy
25th October
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
US court to decide whether elephants get human rights
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
World Polio Day: How India managed to eradicate polio?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Cyclone Dana
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] PM-YASASVI Scheme
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] Environmental Ship Index (ESI)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Betelgeuse, one of the Brightest Stars predicted to Explode
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] 200 Years of Kittur Vijayotsava
[25th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’
PYQ Relevance: [2018] India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.”… Continue reading [25th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’
Why is the UPSC Exam the toughest Exam in India?
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is conducted to select candidates for various administrative posts in India like IAS, IPS,… Continue reading Why is the UPSC Exam the toughest Exam in India?
24th October
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Madarsa Education Act: SC reserves order on appeals against Allahabad HC’s ‘Unconstitutional’ verdict
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Biodiversity COP16
Liquor Policy of States
SC upholds State legislatures’ right to regulate Industrial Alcohol as an ‘Intoxicant’
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
Air Pollution
Lahore: The World’s most Polluted City
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Boeing 737’s ‘defective’ Rudder System
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Bihar gets its first Dry Port in Bihta
[24th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity
PYQ Relevance: Q) Human right activists constantly highlight the fact that the Armed forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is… Continue reading [24th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity
UPSC Geography Optional Paper Syllabus
Geography is an important subject for UPSC aspirants. Bearing weight in both UPSC Prelims and Mains, it encompasses a comprehensive… Continue reading UPSC Geography Optional Paper Syllabus
23rd October
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Secularism is a core part of the Constitution: SC
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
On sanctions and shadow fleets
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
The case for a nature restoration law in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Moonlight Programme
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Z-Morh Tunnel Project
Judicial Reforms
New ‘Lady Justice’ Statue
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Minority Institutions
[23rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Working toward a meaningful ‘victims’ register’ in Bastar
PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this… Continue reading [23rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Working toward a meaningful ‘victims’ register’ in Bastar
22nd October
Best Current Affairs Books for UPSC
Current affairs carries huge weightage in the civil services exam. The biggest challenge for UPSC aspirants is to find the… Continue reading Best Current Affairs Books for UPSC
21st October
Understanding Negative Marking in UPSC
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is considered one of the toughest exams in India. If you’re going to write the… Continue reading Understanding Negative Marking in UPSC
18th October
Citizenship and Related Issues
SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as valid
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India’s SDG focus and its Human Development issues
Zika Virus Outbreak
West Nile Virus
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Government extends SAMARTH Scheme till March 2026
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
What is the ‘Doctrine of Coverture’ in English common law?
भारत में हरित क्रांति
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[18th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A modified UBI policy may be more feasible
PYQ Relevance: Q) “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate… Continue reading [18th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A modified UBI policy may be more feasible
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17th October
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Abject failure: Reports Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2024
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
As the world warms and cool
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SCO
India, Pakistan avoid blaming each other at SCO meeting
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Spotlighting the work of the Economics Nobel winners
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
HAL becomes 14th Maharatna Company in India
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] International Abhidhamma Divas
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
[17th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The battle cry for justice in the ‘City of Joy’
PYQ Relevance: Q) Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are requirements and status of gender budgeting in the… Continue reading [17th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The battle cry for justice in the ‘City of Joy’
16th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada
Canada accuses Indian diplomats?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
‘Yield’ can’t be the sole indicator for agriculture
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
A Nobel prize for explaining why nations fail or succeed
The Crisis In The Middle East
Places in news: Jordan Valley
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
UAE to review India’s concerns on surge in Silver, Platinum Alloy imports
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
India-US conclude $3.5bn deal for 31 MQ-9B Armed UAVs
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
[16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
PYQ Relevance: Q) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing… Continue reading [16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
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14th October
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do?
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
Scuttling people’s Right to Information (RTI)
The Crisis In The Middle East
What is the UNIFIL?
Wetland Conservation
In news: Wular Lake
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is Wayanad’s new X-band Radar?
OBOR Initiative
China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’
UPSC पद और वेतन सूची
UPSC भारत में एक केंद्रीय निकाय है जो सिविल सेवा परीक्षा (CSE) जैसी परीक्षाओं का आयोजन करता है, जिसके माध्यम… Continue reading UPSC पद और वेतन सूची
[14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite
PYQ Relevance: Q) “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development… Continue reading [14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite
UPSC History Optional Syllabus for IAS 2024
History is an important subject for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civils, appearing in both Prelims and Optional papers (if… Continue reading UPSC History Optional Syllabus for IAS 2024
12th October
International NGOs and the Perils of Outsourcing Development
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Workplace carcinogens are increasingly a global problem
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
As the green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists
Nobel and other Prizes
Literature Nobel, 2024
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Baku and South Caucasus Region
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Hurricane Milton
[12th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood
PYQ Relevance: Q) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has heen a continuous ongoing process since the… Continue reading [12th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood
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