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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
28th February
Electoral Reforms In India
[28th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty
Electoral Reforms In India
Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
The SEC and Hague Service Convention
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
PUNCH Mission
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[pib] Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
One Nation One Port Initiative
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Chandra Shekhar Azad and his Contributions
Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?
PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Jurisdiction of Lokpal Supreme Court Stays Lokpal’s Order On February 20, 2025, a Special Bench of the… Continue reading Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?
26th February
US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
[26th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The right’s rise, Europe’s state of denial
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
India sole nation to curb Internet over communal unrest in 2023-24
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Should a third language be compulsory?
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
‘Cali Fund’ launched at CBD COP16
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Gharials
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
What is Black Plastic?
Gravitational Wave Observations
New Experiment to Test Quantum Gravity
Natural Farming in India: Revolution or Just a Trend?
Note4Students: For UPSC aspirants, Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) and Natural Farming are not just buzzwords but critical tools for sustainable… Continue reading Natural Farming in India: Revolution or Just a Trend?
25th February
Right To Privacy
[25th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Surveillance capitalism: the power to control personal data
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Not business as usual: On upholding India’s reputation for quality drugs
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
The RTI is now the ‘Right to Deny Information’
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Battle of Karnal (1739)
Government Budgets
What is the ‘Quality of Public Expenditure’ Index?
RBI Notifications
Rupee-Dollar Swap Auction
[pib] Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation
India’s Fertilizer Challenges
Note4Students: Due to global conflicts, India faces critical challenges in securing its fertilizer supply, bringing the fertilizer sector back into… Continue reading India’s Fertilizer Challenges
24th February
Judicial Reforms
[24th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What has SC previously ruled on gag orders?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Indian industry needs innovation, not mindless toil
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
Talent shortage — global challenge, India’s opportunity
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement
What are Zonal Councils?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Ratnagiri Buddhist Heritage Site in Odisha
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole Area made from Chandrayaan Data
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)
22nd February
Judicial Pendency
[22nd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
USAID meddling charge ‘deeply troubling’: MEA
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Concept of sexual equality must be part of syllabus: SC
Judicial Reforms
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Remission
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] Ministry of Mines classifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as Major Minerals
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Assam to recognize Bathou Faith
School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Conclave
Securing the Foundations: Why Food and Energy Security Matter for a Resilient Future?
PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Buffer stock & food security In a virtual address at the 5th Energy Finance Conference, it was… Continue reading Securing the Foundations: Why Food and Energy Security Matter for a Resilient Future?
21st February
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[21st February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Is consumption enough to drive growth?
Judicial Reforms
SC stays Lokpal order on power over judges
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The long and winding road of India-China relations
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
What is Article 101(4)?
National Consumer Helpline (NCH) witnesses growth in NE-States
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Microsoft unveils ‘Majorana 1’ Chip for Quantum Computing
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
NGT Report on Ganga Water Quality
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
20th February
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
[20th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur’s worsening humanitarian crisis
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
On building resilient telecom infrastructure
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why global sea ice cover has dipped to record low — what this means
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[pib] Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
New study challenges the age of Saturn’s Rings
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Iron Age in India
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Nocturnal Bull Ants Navigate Using Polarized Moonlight
Sailing Towards Self-Reliance: Is India Ready for Atmanirbharta in the Maritime Sector?
NOTE4STUDENTS: This article covers India’s journey toward maritime self-reliance, focusing on indigenous naval production and strategic initiatives. UPSC tends to… Continue reading Sailing Towards Self-Reliance: Is India Ready for Atmanirbharta in the Maritime Sector?
19th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
[19th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, Qatar elevate ties to strategic partnership
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
The deeper meaning of declining school enrolment
Electoral Reforms In India
SC to hear petitions against law on CEC appointment today
Banking Sector Reforms
What is Deposit Insurance?
Soil Health Management – NMSA, Soil Health Card, etc.
[pib] 10 Years of Soil Health Cards Scheme
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Dharma Guardian
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Delhi Earthquake
Harnessing the Flow: What Does the Yarlung Tsangpo Project Mean for Regional Power Dynamics?
NOTE4STUDENTS: China’s Tsangpo Dam threatens India’s water security, environment, and geopolitical stability. The UPSC often frames questions on such topics… Continue reading Harnessing the Flow: What Does the Yarlung Tsangpo Project Mean for Regional Power Dynamics?
18th February
Coal and Mining Sector
[18th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Lighten the pollution burden of thermal power States
Air Pollution
Parliamentary Panel recommends Paddy Residue MSP to curb Stubble Burning
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
How did a DDoS attack cripple Kaveri 2.0?
Constitutional morality: the origins and nuances of the concept
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
What is the Aravalli Safari Park Project?
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
[pib] Matsya-6000
Land Reforms
[pib] Project NAKSHA
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Similipal Tiger Reserve
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?
17th February
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
[17th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Panchayati Raj Movement is in Distress
President’s Rule
When can President’s Rule be imposed?
Citizenship and Related Issues
Why is a new Bill on foreigners coming?
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Eilat recover after a ‘Shutdown’
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Loggerhead Turtles use Geomagnetic Field to navigate large Distances
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Corruption Perceptions Index, 2024
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is the Cancer Vaccine Russia is offering?
Celebrating Innovation: How Far Has Startup India Come in 9 Years?
NOTE4STUDENTS: This article takes a deep dive into India’s startup ecosystem, looking at what drives its growth, the challenges it… Continue reading Celebrating Innovation: How Far Has Startup India Come in 9 Years?
15th February
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[15th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Dealing with China’s weaponisation of e-supply chains
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Panchayat Devolution Index report released
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India to be part of UN’s 63rd session of Commission for Social Development 2025
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Dhokra Artwork
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Sṛjanam- India’s first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Scientists discover ‘Einstein Ring’
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)
Why Are Rural Wages in India Stuck?
Note4Students: India’s economy and agriculture have grown but rural wages haven’t kept up. Rural wages is a leading indicator for… Continue reading Why Are Rural Wages in India Stuck?
14th February
Medical Education Governance in India
[14th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The problematic globalisation of medical education
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
‘India’s Got Latent’ Row
Delhi Full Statehood Issue
A constant legal tussle over the state’s “unique constitutional status”
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
PARAS-2 Spectrograph
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
New Fishing Grounds discovered in Arabian Sea
The Crisis In The Middle East
In news: Arab League
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Sailing Towards Self-Reliance: Is India Ready for Atmanirbharta in the Maritime Sector?
NOTE4STUDENTS: This article covers India’s journey toward maritime self-reliance, focusing on indigenous naval production and strategic initiatives. UPSC tends to… Continue reading Sailing Towards Self-Reliance: Is India Ready for Atmanirbharta in the Maritime Sector?
13th February
Nuclear Energy
[13th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Nuclear energy — dangerous concessions on liability
Electoral Reforms In India
Should convicted persons contest elections?
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
No fundamental right to reservation, but State can’t deny it without valid reasoning: SC
Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Reimei: World’s 1st Hybrid Quantum Supercomputer goes Online
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Who was Sant Guru Ravidas?
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Doctrine of Pith and Substance
Hydro Politics: How Will the Neutral Expert’s Decision Impact India-Pakistan Water Disputes?
NOTE4STUDENTS: India-Pakistan’s Indus Water Treaty dispute saw a key development as the Neutral Expert upheld India’s stance. For UPSC aspirants,… Continue reading Hydro Politics: How Will the Neutral Expert’s Decision Impact India-Pakistan Water Disputes?
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