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4th December

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Places in news: Julian Felipe Reef

world map | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Vaishali Rameshbabu: India’s New Chess Grandmaster

Prelims Only | Trivia | Mains Paper 1:

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

Centre approves fourth phase roll-out of GIAN Scheme

Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc

What is Vo5G (Voice over 5G)?

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Population-Level Genome Sequencing and Its Impact

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Six Exoplanets found in the Coma Berenices Constellation

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Government Budgets

Off-Budget Borrowing in India and its Fiscal Implications

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: How Henry Kissinger tricked the world

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Judicial Reforms

On Constitution Day, more people-friendly laws

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

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2nd December

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Places in news | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

UAE launches ALTÉRRA Fund for Climate Investments

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

India pitches for Green Credit Scheme at COP28

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

Sugar Industry – FRP, SAP, Rangarajan Committee, EBP, MIEQ, etc.

Pressmud for Green Energy and CBG Production

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Civil Services Reforms

Improving the capability of the Indian state

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Civil Service

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal

Ram Madhav writes: New India’s diplomacy – nimble and forthright

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

The GDP surprise: India on the up and up

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO

Is the emerging global order bipolar?

| International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

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1st December

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

India set to launch its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

Indian Navy Updates

[pib] Exercise MILAN

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations

Gujral Doctrine of Foreign Policy and its Significance

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

India plans to develop its own ‘Sovereign AI’

Explained | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

Centre and Manipur signs Peace Agreement with UNLF

Explained | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Linkages Between Development & Spread Of Extremism

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

US Allegations on India in Terrorist Execution Plot

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead

Narendra Modi writes: India’s G20 presidency, for the world

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Social Media: Prospect and Challenges

Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: E-Governance

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Invisible Indians – sex workers, bar dancers, trans men and women – and lessons for AIDS epidemic

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

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30th November

Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments

Halal Certification Ban in Uttar Pradesh: A Comprehensive Overview

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

How UAPA has become more draconian over the years?

Explained | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: External State & Non-State Actors: Challenges To Internal Security.

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Coal and Mining Sector

Understanding Rat-Hole Mining

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Who were Nolamba Pallavas?

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

Specie in news: Lantana Camara

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.

How universities and industry can collaborate

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections

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29th November

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

‘Music Frog’ Species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

What is Project Q*, the AI breakthrough from OpenAI?

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Parthenon Sculptures Dispute: A Diplomatic Row between Greece and the UK

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

In cyber attacks, terror has a found a new face

op-ed snap | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Social Media: Prospect and Challenges

The challenge of maritime security in the Global South

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

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28th November

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

In news: Guru Nanak Jayanti

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Direct Benefits Transfers

Rythu Bandhu Scheme suspended ahead of Elections

Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

Evolution and Future of Fiber Optic Technology

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

Dollarization and Economic Policy: The Case of Javier Milei’s Argentina

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

James Webb Space Telescope finds ‘Teenage’ Galaxies

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Embryonic Development: Unraveling the Mysteries of HERVH and ‘Jumping Genes’

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

In international law, government cannot override Parliament

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Direct Benefits Transfers

For government schemes, a path to dignity for the poor

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 1: Poverty & Development Issues

Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict

It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

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27th November

Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.

[pib] AAINA Dashboard for Cities

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Plant Eavesdropping: Role of Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs)

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.

Amplifi 2.0 Portal for Data-Driven Urban Policymaking

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

In news: All Indian Forward Bloc (AIFB)

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.

Centre announces phased introduction of Biogas Blending for domestic use

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Jallikattu Debate

Bengaluru hosts Kambala Races

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

Antarctica’s Ozone Hole expands mid-spring since 2001

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Does the Indian Judiciary have a ‘Patriarchy Problem’?

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Casgevy: Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict

President bats for All India Judicial Service (AIJS)

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

VT Rajshekar: Journalist, anti-caste legend who spoke his mind

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Post-Independence

Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.

Moulding the Himalayas needs caution

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.

Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

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25th November

AYUSH – Indian Medicine System

[pib] Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI)

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Air Pollution

How Satellite Data monitors Farm Fires in Northern India?

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

CERT-In exempted from RTI Ambit

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF)

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

Important Judgements In News

Ram Madhav writes: Don’t rewrite the Constitution

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

At COP 28, a chance to get past fear-mongering

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

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24th November

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Remembering Justice Fathima Beevi: India’s First Woman Supreme Court Judge

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Role Of Women & Women Organization

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Places in news: Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

25 years of the International Space Station (ISS)

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

A short treatise on Indian Materialism

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Elections: Concerns for India

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and Indian Ocean Weather Conditions

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

A $5 trillion economy, but for whom?

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

In a world beset by economic uncertainty, India is a beacon of hope

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.

The impact of violence on a child’s mind

op-ed snap | Trivia | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

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