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26th November
Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.
Feminist ideology in India’s constitutional discourse
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Legal issues in Sambhal
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
Gravitational Wave Observations
Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
On this day over 500 years ago, the Portuguese conquered Goa
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
[pib] #AbKoiBahanaNahi Campaign
[26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way
PYQ Relevance:Q) ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine… Continue reading [26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way
25th November
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
How should India tackle diabetes load?
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Crimes against humanity
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Why the world needs a global plastic treaty?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Air Pollution
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] Lothal’s Maritime Heritage Complex
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
[pib] India’s first modern Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant
[25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality
PYQ Relevance: Q) What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences?… Continue reading [25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality
[UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Develop Current Affairs Insights | Get a Current Affairs Toolkit for UPSC | Join on 25th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session to get complete current affairs preparation plan and strategy Read about Nishith Sir’s Current Affairs Webinar… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Develop Current Affairs Insights | Get a Current Affairs Toolkit for UPSC | Join on 25th November 2024 at 7:00 PM
SECULARISM
Secularism is a principle or ideology that advocates for separating religious institutions and beliefs from the affairs of the state,… Continue reading SECULARISM
REGIONALISM
PYQ 1. Growing feelings of regionalism are an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss.… Continue reading REGIONALISM
23rd November
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
What is Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at Brazil G20?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Democratising AI needs a radically different approach
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Kaziranga National Park
International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
The Crisis In The Middle East
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Wetland Conservation
In news: Ashtamudi Lake
[23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence
PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this… Continue reading [23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence
22nd November
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
A bilateral investment treaty with a ‘bit’ of change
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
The SECI solar bid at the centre of Gautam Adani’s US indictment
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic: Nafithromycin
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: King Cobra
Indian Army Updates
Project Veer Gatha 4.0
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
D’Cunha Committee
[22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency
PYQ Relevance:Q) “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme… Continue reading [22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency
[UPSC Webinar] By Dinesh Sir, Faculty, CSAT | Clear UPSC CSAT Through PYQs | Get a CSAT Strategy for UPSC 2025 | Join on 23rd November 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session to get CSAT preparation plan and strategy Read about Dinesh Sir’s CSAT Webinar CSAT over the… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Dinesh Sir, Faculty, CSAT | Clear UPSC CSAT Through PYQs | Get a CSAT Strategy for UPSC 2025 | Join on 23rd November 2024 at 7:00 PM
COMMUNALISM
PYQs [2018] ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations. [2017] Distinguish between… Continue reading COMMUNALISM
CASTE SYSTEM
PYQs [2023] Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? [2020] Has caste lost its relevance in understanding… Continue reading CASTE SYSTEM
21st November
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Why India’s trade deficit is not necessarily a weakness?
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Should packaged food content be labelled?
Air Pollution
Is Delhi’s AQI 500 or 1500?
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
Coffee Board devises road map with eye on doubling production, exports
OBOR Initiative
Chancay Port Project in Peru
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] MJS launches ‘Bhu-Neer’ Portal for Ground Water Withdrawal Permits
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is High-Altitude Sickness?
[21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order
PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order
20th November
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
How India could counter the CBAM?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea?
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
A thousand days of Ukrainian resilience
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Telangana’s new EV policy
Swachh Bharat Mission
[pib] World Toilet Day, 2024
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
India’s 56th Tiger Reserve notified in Chhatisgarh
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Salt Chimneys discovered in the Dead Sea
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
[pib] Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan (2025-2029)
[20th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A community on the margins, its hidden scars
PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s… Continue reading [20th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A community on the margins, its hidden scars
SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN SOCIETY
PYQ [2023] Do you think marriage as a sacrament is losing its value in Modern India? [2022] Analyze the salience… Continue reading SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN SOCIETY
19th November
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
CAG flags 42% resource-expenditure gap, 37% staff vacancy
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
COP-29 discussions flagging, no progress made on issues critical to developing countries: India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Oriental pied Hornbills
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[pib] Postage Stamp released on Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047
Indian Navy Updates
India and Japan sign agreement for UNICORN masts for naval warships
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana
[19th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356
PYQ Relevance: Q) Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic… Continue reading [19th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356
18th November
Bharat Emission Standards
Why BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers have been banned in Delhi
The Crisis In The Middle East
Will Riyadh summit have an impact on Gaza war?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Growing epidemic
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Operation Sagar Manthan
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Western Honey Bees
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Kaalinga
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
[pib] Press Council of India
[18th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘new’ Justitia and reimagining justice
PYQ Relevance:Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent… Continue reading [18th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘new’ Justitia and reimagining justice
[UPSC Webinar] By Mukund Singh Chahar, IRS | 5-Phased Strategy for UPSC 2026 | Get a Subject-Wise Strategy | Join on 20th November 2024 at 5:00 PM
Register for the session to get UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Mukund Singh Chahar’s UPSC Preparation Journey… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Mukund Singh Chahar, IRS | 5-Phased Strategy for UPSC 2026 | Get a Subject-Wise Strategy | Join on 20th November 2024 at 5:00 PM
Amendments of Indian Constitution
Constitutional forefathers were aware of the fact that an extremely rigid constitution would not fulfill the aspirations of future generations.… Continue reading Amendments of Indian Constitution
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution (Swaran Singh Committee recommendation) in 1976 through Part IV-A and Article… Continue reading FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
16th November
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Centre reimposes AFSPA in 6 ‘volatile’ regions
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
India needs a globally recognized public policy school
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics
Banking Sector Reforms
RBI released list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
ADB increases Climate Finance backed by US, Japan Pledge
Barak River
[16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions
PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in… Continue reading [16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions
DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY
Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51. Dr B.R.… Continue reading DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY
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