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13th December
Air Pollution
Beijing’s War Against Air Pollution
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is Disease X and why should the world prepare for it?
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
The missing spotlight on urban local government polls
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Assessment of Water Resources of India, 2024 by CWC
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] DAE-Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
In news: Durgadi Fort
[13th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass
PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in the UNSC. (UPSC… Continue reading [13th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass
[UPSC Webinar] By Aaditya Pandey, IAS | Learn to Make ‘One-Pager’ Notes for UPSC 2026 | Create PYQ-Based Notes Using Microthemes | Join on 13th December at 8 PM
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12th December
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Vaikom- two States, two leaders and a tale of reform
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate impact of exploring space passing below the radar
Judicial Reforms
Impeachment of Judges
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Centre wants States to make Snakebites a Notifiable Disease
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
[pib] Projects under PM-DevINE Scheme
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Jan Aushadhi Kendra’s by PACS
Earthquakes/ Mass movement of earth materials
It is the shaking of the earth. It is caused due the release of energy, which generates waves that travel… Continue reading Earthquakes/ Mass movement of earth materials
[12th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The long and complex road to assisted dying
PYQ Relevance: [2018] Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which… Continue reading [12th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The long and complex road to assisted dying
[UPSC Interview Masterclass] By Saket Sir, Lead, Interview Programme | Craft the Perfect UPSC DAF 2 for 2024 | Score 200+ in the UPSC Interview | Join on 12th December at 7 PM
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11th December
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
The significance of ANI versus OpenAI
Judicial Reforms
The code of conduct judges need to follow
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Deepening India’s steps as a key space-faring nation
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Draft UGC Regulations, 2024
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] New Policy Initiatives in Agriculture Sector
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)
[11th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion
PYQ Relevance:Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of… Continue reading [11th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion
ELEVATE: Craft the perfect UPSC DAF 2 with Civilsdaily | Interview Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2024
Register 1-1 DAF 2 session right now! DAF is probably the most important document for UPSC interviews. It is important… Continue reading ELEVATE: Craft the perfect UPSC DAF 2 with Civilsdaily | Interview Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2024
10th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
On reforms in merchant shipping
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Indians need the right to disconnect
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] New National Manuscripts Mission
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
National Food Security Act, 2013
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Egyptian Cotton Leafworm (A Moth Species)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
[pib] India-Australia CCEA Stocktake
[10th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security
PYQ Relevance:Q) What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill… Continue reading [10th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security
9th December
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Gamify India’s skilling initiatives
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The issue of India’s economic growth versus emissions
Coal and Mining Sector
The row over tungsten mining near Madurai
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Emissions Gap Report 2024
Civil Services Reforms
[pib] 4th Good Governance Week, 2024
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Eurasian Little Gull spotted in Delhi for first time
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
UNGA declares December 21 as World Meditation Day
Nobel and other Prizes
What is the Turner Prize?
[9th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A good beginning but China negotiations must continue
PYQ Relevance:Q) The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a… Continue reading [9th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A good beginning but China negotiations must continue
Civil Services
Civil Services: “While governments may come and go, ministers may rise and fall, the administration of a country goes on… Continue reading Civil Services
8th December
[UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Sreelakshmi’s UPSC 2026 Masterclass This is the… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
7th December
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Polavaram Project Controversy
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Building on the revival of the manufacturing sector
Pension Reforms
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PMKMY)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] CAR T-Cell Therapy
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[pib] National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)
Indian Navy Updates
Commissioning of INS TUSHIL
[7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can… Continue reading [7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
6th December
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
States and the challenge before the Finance Commission
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
How Oilfields Amendment Bill aims to delink petroleum, mineral oil production from mining activities
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] National Library Mission
[pib] National Mission on Cultural Mapping
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
India got its 58th Tiger Reserve
[6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
PYQ Relevance: Q) “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be… Continue reading [6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
Right to Information
Right to Information Act, 2005 “Where a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary… Continue reading Right to Information
Social Audit
Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of… Continue reading Social Audit
[UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Dominate Prelims Masterclass In this webinar… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
5th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
India’s strategic focus on West Africa
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
Why some PLI schemes are in the slow lane?
[pib] National Cooperative Policy
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025
RBI Notifications
What is Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog
[5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank
PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has… Continue reading [5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank
Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public… Continue reading Transparency and Accountability
4th December
Land Reforms
How land degradation is threatening Earth’s capacity to sustain humanity?
Banking Sector Reforms
Bank Bill passes LS, allows one account, 4 nominees
What are the controversies around pardoning power?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
World Wildlife Conservation Day
Marburg Virus outbreak in Rwanda
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Windfall Gains Tax on Oil Production, Diesel-Petrol Export Removed
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
ecDNA Challenges Law of Genetics
[4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’
PYQ Relevance:Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United… Continue reading [4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’
Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Previous Year Questions [2023] Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in… Continue reading Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
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