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5th February
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Ergosphere: A Unique Feature of Rotating Black Holes
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Kalaripayattu gains popularity in Haryana
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST Appellate Tribunals to be set around July or August
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Places of Worship Act and Ongoing Disputes: Explained
Judicial Reforms
Four issues that CJI highlighted within Legal Profession
Government Budgets
Why is Fiscal Consolidation So Important?
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Stricter Rules for Indian Students Pursuing Higher Education Abroad
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Rare Dusted Apollo Butterfly Spotted in Himachal Pradesh
Jallikattu Debate
Moh-Juj: Traditional Animal Fights in Assam
Air Pollution
Ammonia Emission Reductions in Agriculture
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: L K Advani, a leader who never craved power
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Micro-credentials, the next chapter in higher education
The path towards a pluralist civil society
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2nd February
Wetland Conservation
Five more Wetlands added to Ramsar List
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
New Species of Burrowing Frog: Sphaerotheca Varshaabhu
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
Nano DAP: Revolutionizing Fertilizers in Indian Agriculture
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
700 One Stop Centres to be set across India
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Budgetary increase for Lakhpati Didi Scheme
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Interim Budget mentions Blue Economy 2.0
RBI Notifications
Payments Banks: A Closer Look at Their Features and Objectives
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
A political, feel-good statement
Human Rights Issues
Express View on student suicides: After Niharika
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Indian women are working more. Here’s why
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1st February
Explained: Rising Tensions in Korean Peninsula
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Varanasi HC allows Hindu Prayers in Gyanvapi Premise
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Significance of Deputy CM in Indian Politics
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia’s Shift towards Modernity
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Merging Brain Tissue with Electronics in Computing
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Split Verdict in Kunal Kamra’s Petition: Implications of IT Rules Amendment
Right To Privacy
Internet Shutdowns in India: Upholding Constitutional Rights
WTO and India
At World Economic Forum, how India made a mark
What is needed from a Governor is reticence
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
What makes the India-France ‘strategic partnership’ tick
Harappan Civilization – Early (3500BC – 1900BC), Mature (1900BC-1400BC)
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31st January
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Unlocking the Science of E Ink Displays
Tax Reforms
Why Centre plans to replace the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 with a new law
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
India ranks 93 out of 180 countries in Corruption Perceptions Index 2023
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
India nominates 12 forts of Marathas for UNESCO World Heritage List
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Northern White Rhino IVF Project by BioRescue
Gravitational Wave Observations
Astronomers spot Unusual Object falling in Black Hole ‘Mass Gap’
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
India has 718 snow leopards; most of them live in unprotected areas: Centre
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
A blurred mapping of internal female migration
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
A dark message to Delhi from Kangla Fort
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30th January
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Indian Grey Wolf sighted in Chambal after Two Decades
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Humboldt’s Enigma and What does it mean for India?
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Pioneering Collaboration for Lab-Grown Fish
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Deep Learning and Antibiotics Discovery
River Interlinking
Rajasthan-MP collaborate on Modified PKC-ERCP Link Project
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Explained: Rajya Sabha Election Process
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Key takeaways from All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE), 2021-22
Citizenship and Related Issues
CAA Implementation within a Week
Judicial Reforms
Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Early nutrition impacts cognitive development
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Populism does not help public health
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27th January
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Why was January 26 chosen to be India’s Republic Day?
Nobel and other Prizes
2024 Padma Awards Announced
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Artistic Richness of the Indian Constitution: A Visual Journey
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Delhi HC upholds Ban on Sapinda Marriages: Legal Insights
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Historical Insights: Gyanvapi Structure Controversy
Nobel and other Prizes
With Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, the BJP is co-opting social justice agenda
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Has the economy improved in the NDA’s second term?
Reclaiming the Republic, and the Constitution
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25th January
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Health Ministry announces new treatment regimen for Leprosy
Indian Army Updates
Operation Sarvashakti launched
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Why India’s runaway Coaching Centres need Regulating?
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Turkey finally backs Sweden’s NATO bid
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
K-Shaped Recovery Debate: A Closer Look at the SBI Research
Indian Army Updates
BSF’s Jurisdiction Expansion: Punjab’s Challenge and Implications
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Providing clean water to all
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
India’s problem — different drugs, identical brand names
Human Rights Issues
The issue of genocide and the world court
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23rd January
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Cannabis and Antibiotic Resistance: A Promising Solution
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
SIGHT Program for Green Hydrogen Transition
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Batadrava Than: Understanding the Significance and Controversies
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
1.5 degree Celsius Threshold: Is Climate Change real?
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled?
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana: India’s Solar Revolution
Coal and Mining Sector
Fired up and plugged in
One Nation, One Election: Prospects and Challenges
The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism
Tax Reforms
Tax contribution by States needs to be revisited
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22nd January
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Madhika: A Perishing Language with just 2 Speakers
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Re-evaluating the Use of Mosquitofish in India
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Ingenuity: NASA’s Pioneering Mars Helicopter
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
What are Labour Rules for Workers abroad?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
How Ramayana became popular outside India?
The Crisis In The Middle East
Why are Conflicts spreading in West Asia?
Wetland Conservation
Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme 2023
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Highlights of the ASER 2023 Survey
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Better use of technology needs free access
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
A revival of the IMEC idea amid choppy geopolitics
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Post Office Act, its unbridled powers of interception
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21st January
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20th January
Biofuel Policy
Airbus and CSIR-IIP collaborate to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
Tourism Sector
Contrasting Tourist Destinations: Maldives vs. Lakshadweep
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Saving the Great Indian Bustard
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
What is the Nagara Style, in which Ayodhya’s Ram temple is being built?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Chabahar Port: India’s Gateway to Central Asia via Iran
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Assam’s Sattras and their Political Significance
Innovation Ecosystem in India
The problem with India’s science management
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
States are spending. The economy is waiting
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19th January
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
ISRO’s develops 2nd Generation Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT-SG)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
Maldives-China Relations: History, Changing Dynamics in the Present
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Somnath Temple: A Historical Perspective
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Iran, Pakistan, and the Baloch Militancy
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Sub-Categorisation of SCs: Panel to look into even distribution of benefits
Air Pollution
INSAT 3D’s Role in Monitoring Foggy Conditions in North India
Road and Highway Safety – National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
Derek O’Brien writes: Creaking infrastructure and an absent BJP government
Beleaguered Indian media: Quo Vadis?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Should AI models be allowed to use copyrighted material for training?
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18th January
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Did 250 million Indians exit Poverty?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Unveiling the Human Microbiomes: A Genetic Exploration
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Complex China-Taiwan Relations: A Historical Perspective
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Explained: India-UAE Relations
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17th January
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Rise of Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Thiruvalluvar Day
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Science Communication in India: Bridging Gaps
Coal and Mining Sector
KABIL acquires 5 lithium blocks in Argentina
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
ICMR to revisit current National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Farsi to be one of India’s nine Classical Languages
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Atal Setu is bad for Mumbai — its people and ecology
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
India doesn’t need wolf warriors
Judicial Reforms
Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension
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16th January
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Punganur Cows: The Rare Dwarf Breed Making Waves
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Shree Mandira Parikrama Project in Puri
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit at Davos
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Global Surgery: Why access to essential Surgery is important?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Adi Shankara’s Legacy: Explained
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Terrorism, militancy and pirates: Gulf of Aden hijacking underlines naval challenges
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
For India, the easiest way to decarbonise is to scale up renewable capacity
J Sai Deepak writes: How missionary work in Bharat birthed ‘caste’ and ‘Dravidian’ identity
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15th January
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Extinction of Gigantopithecus Blacki: Environmental Adaptation Challenges
Indian Army Updates
Operation Sadbhavana by Indian Army
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
India’s Oldest Living City found in Vadnagar: IIT study
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Ayodhya Grand Mosque to be ‘better than the Taj Mahal’
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
Why are Indian soldiers in Maldives?
River Interlinking
Madhya Pradesh’s Ken-Betwa River Project
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
ICJ: Doing Justice without power
e-Commerce: The New Boom
Regulating India’s online gaming industry
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
The delusion of eliminating ‘the last terrorist’
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
A Speaker’s flawed move to determine the real faction
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