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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
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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?
12th March
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[12th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Building compassion into the health-care structure
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
More signs of overhauling the compliance framework
Manipur Crisis
Miles to go: On change in Manipur, the road to normalcy
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2024 and Rising Household Debt
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Genetically-Engineered Bananas to Reduce Food Waste
Microfinance Story of India
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What are Collisionless Shock Waves?
India’s Fight Against Tuberculosis (TB)
Note4Students: The MoHFW has released the India TB Report 2024. You should know the basics of TB. From the Mains… Continue reading India’s Fight Against Tuberculosis (TB)
11th March
WTO and India
[11th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An India-U.S. trade agreement and the test of WTO laws
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
The Indian university and the search for a V-C
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Income levels of salaried class have stagnated in recent years
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Preventive Detention is a ‘Draconian’ measure: SC
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Khanjar-XII
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
What is Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) Indicator?
No Benefits, No Security: The Various Sides of the Gig Hustle
WHY THIS ? The Fairwork India Ratings 2024 highlights that platform companies in India are failing to meet basic fair… Continue reading No Benefits, No Security: The Various Sides of the Gig Hustle
10th March
Judicial Reforms
[10th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Closing the gender gap in the higher judiciary
Indian Ocean Power Competition
India, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
As imports of semiconductor chips rise, India eyes local production
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
World Spice Organisation (WSO)
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)
Indian Missile Program Updates
‘Brahmastra’ Missile
Wetland Conservation
Places in news: Anchar Lake
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?
8th March
Medical Education Governance in India
[8th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What ails Pre-Clinical PG Courses?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India needs to expand its trading base to overcome global headwinds
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)
Right To Privacy
Plight of Prisoners with Disabilities needs attention SC
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
‘AI Kosha’ Platform
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Ongole Cows
Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs
NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC often frames questions on women empowerment by linking it to budgeting, government policies, and economic participation. This article… Continue reading Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs
7th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[7th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Women in corporate leadership, the lived reality
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
The academic link between Nepal and India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Is Artificial Intelligence affecting critical thinking skills?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Successful PHTA Test of ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Wolly Mammoth Traits in Mice using Gene Editing
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
J&K to promote Bangus Valley near LoC for Ecotourism
Death Penalty in India: A Necessary Deterrent or a Human Rights Concern?
PYQ ANCHORING GS 2 : “The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is… Continue reading Death Penalty in India: A Necessary Deterrent or a Human Rights Concern?
6th March
Medical Education Governance in India
[6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2: Trump
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
DeepSeek’s market disruption must awaken India
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Suspension of MLAs
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LHDCS)
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[pib] Phase-III of Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?
PYQs Anchoring: GS 2: ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public… Continue reading Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?
5th March
Tax Reforms
[5th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Little has changed in the Income-Tax Bill, 2025
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
Remodelling the UAE-India aviation partnership
Government Budgets
Government talks big on gender budget, delivers little
What is Wallace Line?
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Navratna Status for IRCTC and IRFC
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Marbled Cat
India-Qatar Relations: A Strategic Partnership or an Economic Necessity?
PYQs Anchoring: GS 2: The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyse… Continue reading India-Qatar Relations: A Strategic Partnership or an Economic Necessity?
4th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[4th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is China’s foreign policy structured?
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
SC seeks measures against ‘vulgarity’ online
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia
Australia, the partner for India’s growth trajectory
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
First Comprehensive Survey of River Dolphins in India
Wetland Conservation
MISHTI Scheme
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is Planetary Alignment?
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Research team takes big step towards making a Bose Metal
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 ?
3rd March
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[3rd March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The student and the three language debate
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Centring care in India’s economic policy
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Women in South India, Delhi, Punjab have higher levels of obesity
Air Pollution
Study identifies sources of PM2.5 in northern India
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Who was Amir Khusrau?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Dramatic Performances Act, 1876
Judicial Reforms
Article 136 of the Indian Constitution
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1
Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?
Note4students: The Indian aviation sector became the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. Big news from the Mains perspective. PYQs analysis… Continue reading Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?
1st March
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
[1st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The steps that will shape India’s AI ambition
The SEC and Hague Service Convention
Electoral Reforms In India
Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
‘Kundi’ Traditional Water Harvesting
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
National Science Day
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Doomsday Fish
Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs
The Union Budget 2025-26 focuses on inclusive development, prioritizing the needs of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Big Boost… Continue reading Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs
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