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2nd April
Bitter Medicine Can India’s Pharma Industry Survive Its Quality Scandals
The pharmacy of the Global South is facing a reputation crisis after cough syrups made by Indian pharmaceutical companies were… Continue reading Bitter Medicine Can India’s Pharma Industry Survive Its Quality Scandals
1st April
[1st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are tensions high in the Arctic?
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Among Ministries, Home Affairs ‘dropped’ most assurances
Electoral Reforms In India
Delimitation: Thinking beyond Population Count
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Why the Parker Solar Probe is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Sarhul Festival Celebrations in Jharkhand
Over 1,000 species of Fungi threatened with extinction: IUCN
Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble?
When Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un met in Singapore in 2018, the world watched with bated breath. The historic summit… Continue reading Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble?
31st March
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[31st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘3Cs’ that haunt Indian education today
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Pre-NJAC Verdict
An IJS is an idea whose time has come
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Gender gap in household chores persists in urban India
Coal and Mining Sector
India’s Coal Dependence rose to 79%
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
What are the Norms surrounding Disclosure of Judges’ Assets?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Tribhuvandas Patel: the Father of Cooperative Movement
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise INIOCHOS 25
Australia’s Economic Engagement with India: Key Insights
Australia’s Confidence in India’s Economic Future Australia anticipates that India will become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030 and has… Continue reading Australia’s Economic Engagement with India: Key Insights
29th March
Nuclear Energy
[29th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Advantage China in Africa’s nuclear energy market race
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Supreme Court relief to Pratapgarhi: Can’t be so shaky on our basics over a poem or stand-up comedy
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
India’s geopolitical vision should be larger
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Massive Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Centre hikes MGNREGS wages by 2-7% for FY26
Indian Army Updates
Tri-services Exercise Prachand Prahaar
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] 10 Years of Sagarmala Project
[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Most IMP Mains PYQs & Microthemes For UPSC 2026 | Join on 31st March at 7:00 PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC 2026 Prep… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Most IMP Mains PYQs & Microthemes For UPSC 2026 | Join on 31st March at 7:00 PM
Delimitation Dilemma: A Fair Deal or a Power Grab ?
The debate over redrawing electoral boundaries has heated up again, especially with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin strongly opposing it.… Continue reading Delimitation Dilemma: A Fair Deal or a Power Grab ?
28th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[28th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S. defence ties — India needs to keep its eyes open
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
Should the free movement regime between India and Myanmar remain?
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
SAHYOG must adhere to the safeguards and procedures in Section 69A of IT Act
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Who was Rana Sanga (1484–1527)?
Right To Privacy
Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
India BioEconomy Report
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
GAIA Mission
India-Myanmar Relations Amid Myanmar Civil War
Note4Students: India-Myanmar relations have faced increasing challenges following recent decisions by the India to fence the India-Myanmar border. While approaching… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations Amid Myanmar Civil War
27th March
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[27th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The issue is about the ‘quality’ of India’s publications
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
The CBSE’s ‘two-exam scheme’ overcomplicates things
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
SC stays HC’s ‘inhuman’ remarks on rape bid
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
How Sir Syed reconciled Faith with Reason?
Gold Monetisation Scheme
Govt discontinues Gold Monetization Scheme
Government Budgets
What is Finance Bill?
Indian Missile Program Updates
DRDO tests Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM)
Economic Impact of Freebies : Can India Afford Them ?
PYQ ANCHORING: GS 2: In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Ma chines (EVM), what… Continue reading Economic Impact of Freebies : Can India Afford Them ?
26th March
Judicial Reforms
[26th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is an in-house inquiry conducted?
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Growth in most Southern States is concentrated in a few districts
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
The ‘Great Abandonment’ of Afghanistan
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Revival of Vikramshila University
Banking Sector Reforms
RBI revises Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines
Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.
NPCI Launches BHIM 3.0 with Enhanced Features
Tax Reforms
Govt proposes to abolish Equalization Levy
India’s Critical Mineral Security: Navigating Challenges in a Resource-Dependent Economy
GS Paper 1: Indian Society, Geography: Distribution of Key Natural Resources, Industrialization, Urbanization and Globalization Note4Students: Examine the geographical distribution… Continue reading India’s Critical Mineral Security: Navigating Challenges in a Resource-Dependent Economy
25th March
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[25th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: As ice frozen for millennia thaws, Kashmir wakes up to new risks
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Colossal wastage that is food for thought
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
50 Years of Farakka Barrage
Indian Navy Updates
Exercise ‘AIKEYME’
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Lapis Lazuli and its Ancient Significance
The Invisible Care Economy: Does Budget 2025 Recognize the its Contribution?
N4S: This article dives deep into the care economy, exploring how unpaid care work -mostly done by women – shapes… Continue reading The Invisible Care Economy: Does Budget 2025 Recognize the its Contribution?
24th March
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[ 24th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The need for universal and equitable health coverage
Internal Security Architecture Shortcomings – Key Forces, NIA, IB, CCTNS, etc.
Not the only path: On acting against the Maoists
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
TB treatment success rates are improving gradually in India
Judicial Reforms
Appointment and Removal of High Court Judges
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Lok Sabha approves Demands for Grants of ₹50 Lakh Cr
Indian Navy Updates
Exercise Varuna
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
United Nations World Water Development Report, 2025
Need for Judicial Code of Conduct
PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Judiciary Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, was allegedly found with a… Continue reading Need for Judicial Code of Conduct
22nd March
Indian Ocean Power Competition
[22nd March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Charting a route for IORA under India’s chairship
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
India’s marginalised Parliament in budgetary affairs
Judicial Reforms
Judge’s transfer is not related to ‘rumours’: SC
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
PAC flags Failure of Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
India and the Arctic
Human Development Report by UNDP
India ranked 118th on the World Happiness Index
Special Category Status and States
Bihar makes fresh demand for Special Category Status
Justice for All: Is the Right to Access Justice Truly Accessible in India?
NOTE4STUDENTS: This article discusses the fundamental right to access justice and the barriers many face in exercising it. It highlights… Continue reading Justice for All: Is the Right to Access Justice Truly Accessible in India?
21st March
Tribes in News
[21st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do habitual offender laws discriminate?
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
The assault on multilateralism and international law
Right To Privacy
The challenge of policing digital giants
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is a Sonic Weapon?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Spring Equinox, 2025
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Health Expenditure at 1.84% of GDP
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Why Pots are integral to understanding Culture?
Autonomy or Overregulation: Are the New UGC Guidelines a Step Forward?
NOTE4STUDENTS: The article explains the key updates in the UGC Draft Regulations, 2025. It covers changes in Vice-Chancellor (VC) appointments,… Continue reading Autonomy or Overregulation: Are the New UGC Guidelines a Step Forward?
20th March
Electoral Reforms In India
[20th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A delimitation red Flag — the lessons from J&K, Assam
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
A regional divide in blue-collar worker migration from India
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in Free Speech Index
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD)
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
Powering the Nation: How Can Thermal Plants Become More Sustainable
NOTE4STUDENTS This article explores the environmental costs of coal mining, India’s SO₂ emission norms, and the repeated delays in compliance.… Continue reading Powering the Nation: How Can Thermal Plants Become More Sustainable
19th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
[19th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is happening in Balochistan?
e-Commerce: The New Boom
The dystopian side of Insta-commerce
Kerala’s drug menace is widespread and escalating
Appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
30th Session of International Seabed Authority (ISA)
Banking Sector Reforms
Sarthi and Pravaah Systems of RBI
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Miller-Urey Hypothesis
How Can India Close the Gaps in STEM and Higher Education?
Note4Students: With the rise in demand for STEM research, higher education needs a refresh—better infrastructure, funding, and more. In GS-2,… Continue reading How Can India Close the Gaps in STEM and Higher Education?
18th March
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[18th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How climate change affects India’s wheat production
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan
New Delhi’s perilous recalibration with the Taliban
Electoral Reforms In India
Why are electoral reforms necessary?
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)
Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY)
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India’s goods Trade Deficit at a 42-month low
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
World’s first ‘Supersolid’ created from Light
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Six sites added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre
Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?
NOTE4STUDENTS: China weaponizes supply chains to exert geopolitical pressure and economic dominance. UPSC may explore questions on trade policies, WTO… Continue reading Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?
17th March
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[17th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The challenges of public health education in India
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Tackling the problem of nutrition
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India, New Zealand resume trade deal talks after decade
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Air Pollution will Lower India’s Solar Generation Capacity: Study
Tribes in News
Definition of ‘Tribe’ in India
Gold Monetisation Scheme
What Laws govern Import of Gold into India?
International Criminal Court (ICC)
AI ACTION SUMMIT: How Can Governments Keep Up with AI Advancements
NOTE4STUDENTS: The article explains AI’s impact, ethics, sustainability, and global governance efforts. UPSC often frames AI-related questions in a multidisciplinary… Continue reading AI ACTION SUMMIT: How Can Governments Keep Up with AI Advancements
16th March
[UPSC Webinar] By IPS Chandrakanth Reddy, AIR 120 (UPSC 2020) | How I Scored 110+ in UPSC Prelims Consistently in 6 Attempts | Get Important Microthemes for Prelims | Join 17th March, 8PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC Prelims preparation plan and strategy Read about IPS Chandrakanth’s UPSC Prelims Webinar… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By IPS Chandrakanth Reddy, AIR 120 (UPSC 2020) | How I Scored 110+ in UPSC Prelims Consistently in 6 Attempts | Get Important Microthemes for Prelims | Join 17th March, 8PM
15th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[15th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Modern day summitry, its perils and its prospects
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
A voluntary mandate: On the APAAR student ID
Languages and Eighth Schedule
A school closure that must be called out
Coal and Mining Sector
India’s 1st Exploration Licence Auction for Critical Minerals
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Bird Flu is Spreading in Bihar
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Aditya-L1 Mission: Scientists observe a Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Centre makes ‘Quantum Hub’ operational
Crowd Control in India Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Stampedes
NOTE4STUDENTS: Stampedes are chaotic, dangerous, and often preventable. This article explores their causes, impacts, and preventive strategies, helping aspirants analyze… Continue reading Crowd Control in India Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Stampedes
14th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
The gender budget — bigger allocations, little impact
Languages and Eighth Schedule
India’s choice between progress and parochialism
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
ISRO undocks SpaDex Satellites in First Attempt
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction
Beggar-Thy-Neighbor Policies: Economic Protection or Global Disruption?
NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC often frames questions that test conceptual clarity and real-world applications. as in 2018. This shows that UPSC expects… Continue reading Beggar-Thy-Neighbor Policies: Economic Protection or Global Disruption?
13th March
Human Development Report by UNDP
[13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What the recent GDP data revisions reveal
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Resolving the vexatious Fishing dispute
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Sustainable Construction using Mycelium Bricks
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
Wine Production in India
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
[pib] Bharat 6G Alliance
Indian Ocean Power Competition
‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for Global South
Constitutional Morality: A Democratic Necessity or a Judicial Overreach?
NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC has explored questions on constitutional morality in relation to case laws and judicial interpretations. It expects you to… Continue reading Constitutional Morality: A Democratic Necessity or a Judicial Overreach?
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