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17th May
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
How Punjab and Haryana remain key to National Food Security?
Electoral Reforms In India
Can parties be de-recognized or de-registered? | Explained
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Do no harm: conservative, non-surgical approaches advised over hysterectomy for gynecological conditions
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
The Battle of Udagai: Cholas vs. Cheras
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Scientists document Sperm Whales ‘Phonetic Alphabet’
Land Reforms
Supreme Court lays out 7 Sub-Rights of Right to Property
[17th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Health advice to take with no pinch of Salt
PYQ Relevance: [2022] The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community.… Continue reading [17th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Health advice to take with no pinch of Salt
16th May
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Explained Climate: Heatwaves and Climate Change
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Manipur accounted for 97% of displacements in South Asia
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
On Delhi’s mounting Waste Crisis | Explained
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
[pib] Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative enters Stage I
Air Pollution
[pib] Sub-Committee for GRAP reviews the Air Quality scenario in New Delhi
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Regulatory Challenges in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Spices Board discussing the setting of ETO Limits with CODEX
[16 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The pitch for Subaltern Secularism
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of… Continue reading [16 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The pitch for Subaltern Secularism
15th May
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
On the importance of Regulatory Sandboxes in Artificial Intelligence
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets
Human Rights Issues
Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
The challenge of Extra-Pulmonary TB
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
NISAR Satellite will be able to monitor Tectonic Movements: ISRO chief
Tourism Sector
[pib] IMEX 2024, Frankfurt
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
In News: Mahi River
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Rabindranath Tagore and his legacy
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
AI Content Detectors to Combat Deepfakes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
GPT-4o: A Free AI Model with Vision, Text, and Voice
[UPSC Webinar ’25] Avoid these Mistakes & Give your ULTIMATE 1st Attempt!
A lot of us keep repeating the same mistakes – over relying on Test Series, not solving enough PYQs, attempting… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar ’25] Avoid these Mistakes & Give your ULTIMATE 1st Attempt!
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History (2013-2023)
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – History… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History (2013-2023)
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence (2013-2023)
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Post-Independence-consolidation and… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence (2013-2023)
14th May
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Declining Poverty Ratio: A Continuing Trend
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
The impact of 50 years of vaccination on children worldwide
Judicial Reforms
Adopting a transformative vision for mediation
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
An Overview of the Smart Cities Mission | Explained
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Preserving Rajasthan’s Semal Trees
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
India, Iran sign 10-year contract for Chabahar Port Operation
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise Shakti
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahrdayaloka-Locana enter ‘UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific regional register’
[14 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long porous… Continue reading [14 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times
COMPLETE UPSC 2025 Preparation in FIRST ATTEMPT using Original Content, Rigourous Mentorship & Outcome-Driven Programs
Between 2021-23, we connected with over 15,000+ IAS aspirants via our Samanvaya (1 on 1 mentoring) outreach program. With an… Continue reading COMPLETE UPSC 2025 Preparation in FIRST ATTEMPT using Original Content, Rigourous Mentorship & Outcome-Driven Programs
13th May
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Number of children has more to do with development than religion
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
Supreme Court cautions on ‘history sheets’: All you need to know about the practice
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Explained: Behind the 20-year delay in Nagaland’s Urban Local Body Elections
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Himalayan Magpies
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is 3D Printing and How does it Work?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Decoding C. Elegans Worm: A Remarkable Discovery
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Aurora Borealis: What are Northern and Southern lights? Why do they occur?
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Freedom… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Modern History
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Modern History. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Modern… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Modern History
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Indian Culture
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Indian Culture. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Indian… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Indian Culture
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – GS I-IV (2013-2023)
A lot of toppers this year talked about the significance of PYQs. Generally, what we go after are PYQ Booklets… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – GS I-IV (2013-2023)
[13 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Analyse the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region, and religion.(UPSC IAS/2022)Q Discuss the… Continue reading [13 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth
11th May
Nepal’s Constitution & Emerging Developments
Explained: History of India and Nepal’s border issue
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) in New York
The Crisis In The Middle East
India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
What is Interim Bail?
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Kerala bans Oleander Flowers in Temple Offerings
[11 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Freshwater Quest, the Likely New Gold Hunt
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.… Continue reading [11 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Freshwater Quest, the Likely New Gold Hunt
10th May
[10 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from U.S. campuses, protesting students
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Reservation within Constitutional bounds
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Niti Aayog report finds ‘huge gap’ in cancer screening at Ayushman centres
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Meeting Nutrition challenge: What new guidelines prescribe?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Export-Import in the Agricultural sector
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to aid Monsoon this year
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
What is an Interpol Blue Corner Notice?
Coronavirus – Disease, Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
FLiRT Variants: Latest Twist in the COVID-19 Saga
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Artificial Rain through Cloud Seeding
How ANSWER THINKING helped me get MAXIMUM Marks with MINIMUM Efforts – Benjo, IAS, AIR 59 | OFFLINE SEMINAR
Reserve your Seat for Offline Seminar with IAS Benjo If you’re thinking without writing, you only think you’re thinking. Dear… Continue reading How ANSWER THINKING helped me get MAXIMUM Marks with MINIMUM Efforts – Benjo, IAS, AIR 59 | OFFLINE SEMINAR
9th May
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
The Socio-ecological effects of LPG price hikes
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
India is now Third-Largest Producer of Solar Power
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Unemployment Vs Wages
Human Development Report by UNDP
Giving primacy to Human Development
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Tiger Translocation in Sahyadri-Konkan Wildlife Corridor
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Glyptothorax punyabratai: A New Catfish Species discovered
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Widal Test: Flaws of Typhoid Diagnosis
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
CRISPR’s Breakthrough in Treating Blindness
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Orangutan uses Plant to treat wound
[9 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A chance to settle a Constitutional clash
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as… Continue reading [9 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A chance to settle a Constitutional clash
8th May
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
The unseen effects of Climate Change on Mental Health
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
The government’s new PhD guidelines will make Universities more Elite
Tax Reforms
An Inheritance Tax will help reduce Inequality
RBI Notifications
CBDC pilot programmes for CPs, CDs likely: RBI
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and the Science behind
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Role of Fusobacterium in Colorectal Cancer
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Mass Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
West Nile Fever Outbreak in Kerala
[UPSC Prelims ’24 Webinar] Do this on D-Day | How after 2 Prelims FAILURE, I got 34 marks above Cut-Off using Knowledge + Logic + Common Sense
UPSC Prelims – Use ‘Troika’ of Knowledge + Logic + Common Sense by Dr. Shri Krushna (IAS, UPSC 2023) Join… Continue reading [UPSC Prelims ’24 Webinar] Do this on D-Day | How after 2 Prelims FAILURE, I got 34 marks above Cut-Off using Knowledge + Logic + Common Sense
[8 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A dignified peaceful passing is everyone’s right
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieving ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.… Continue reading [8 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A dignified peaceful passing is everyone’s right
PYQ Based Dominate Prelims Open Test 2 – Online/Offline
Attempt the Test HERE Open Test Date – 11th May (Saturday) Test Timings Both Online Mode and Offline Mode (Delhi… Continue reading PYQ Based Dominate Prelims Open Test 2 – Online/Offline
7th May
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
India press freedom score falls, says Reporters sans Frontieres
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Why Youth Unemployment is India’s biggest challenge?
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
The Clean Energy Transition has become messy
Air Pollution
What is Carbon Farming? | Explained
Forest Fires
Uttarakhand Forest Fires
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Catatumbo Lightning: A Torrent of Current
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Scintillating Sea Creatures and their Uniqueness
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Shellfish Aquaculture for Water Remediation
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] May 5: World Pulmonary Hypertension Day
[7 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A half-hearted climate change verdict
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in… Continue reading [7 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A half-hearted climate change verdict
6th May
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Make the poor richer without making the rich poorer
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
It is time to operationalize the Indian Defence University (IDU)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
An overview of Sudan’s civil war
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Endosymbiotic Theory and Symbiogenesis
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower and how it can be spotted
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
‘Hicky’s Bengal Gazette’: India’s First Newspaper
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) and the Dynamics of OBC Inclusion
[6 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PM’s speeches fall foul of the Model Code of Conduct
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of the evolution of the… Continue reading [6 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PM’s speeches fall foul of the Model Code of Conduct
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