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6th May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
[6th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The messaging from putting the IWT in ‘abeyance’
Citizenship and Related Issues
Detaining Non-Citizens and the Rule of Law
Air Pollution
Hydrogen versus Battery: The Cost of Clean Public Transport
Irrigation In India – PMKSY, AIBP, Watershed Management, Neeranchan, etc.
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)
Land Reforms
India to showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Fracture Discovered in a Cosmic Bone of the Milky Way
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Microplastics disrupting the Ocean’s Carbon Cycle
Hydro Politics: Suspension of Indus Water Treaty
NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC focuses on treaties like the Indus Water Treaty in two ways—historical context and contemporary disputes. Questions often require… Continue reading Hydro Politics: Suspension of Indus Water Treaty
5th May
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[5th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Shaping the port of the future
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Temporary respite: on GST, India’s manufacturing
Indians earn the most among Asian Americans
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025
Interstate River Water Dispute
Water Sharing Dispute between Punjab and Haryana
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’ GM Rice
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
Repairability Index (RI) for Mobile and Electronics Sector
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
“China Plus One” Strategy
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From Secrecy to Openness: How RTI Drives Transparency and Accountability in India
Why This? Governments are undermining the RTI Act by delaying the appointment of information commissioners, causing commissions to struggle with… Continue reading From Secrecy to Openness: How RTI Drives Transparency and Accountability in India
3rd May
[3rd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A profound shift in the global order
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Strengthening parliamentary oversight in India
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Port economy will drive India’s growth: PM
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
PM inaugurates Vizhinjam Port
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCS)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Changing patterns of Western Disturbances
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle returns to Ganga after 3 Decades
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CIVIL SERVICES REFORMS : Can Indic Principles address the modern governance challenges ?
Note4Students: India’s civil services, long considered the “steel frame” of governance, are now under increased scrutiny for their ability to… Continue reading CIVIL SERVICES REFORMS : Can Indic Principles address the modern governance challenges ?
2nd May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[2nd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s strategic push — Asia ties amid tariff tensions
Turn and churn: On caste count and next Census
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Reviving a far-sighted but forgotten Bill mechanism
Sugar Industry – FRP, SAP, Rangarajan Committee, EBP, MIEQ, etc.
Centre hikes Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of Sugarcane for 2025-26
Digital Access a FR under Right to Life and Liberty: Supreme Court
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
ITER Tokamak Reactor
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Satavahana Inscriptions found in Telangana
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?
1st May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
[1st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The impact of suspending a water treaty
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
India’s shame — the trap of bonded labour
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
From a rules-based world to shambolic disorder
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Govt. approves ‘Caste Census’
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Government revamps National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
Cosmic Clumpiness and the S8 Tension
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
What is AIM4NatuRe Initiative?
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?
30th April
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
[30th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A powerful judicial remedy for waste management
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Growth pangs: On industrial activity
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
High temperatures and mango production
How Locusts form massive Swarms?
Nobel and other Prizes
Hon’ble President confers Padma Awards, 2025
Air Pollution
Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Targets
Corporate Social Responsibility: Issues & Development
CSR Spending in India
Scorching Summers: How Do Heatwaves Impact Us and What Can We Do?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of another year of extreme heat and above-normal heatwaves. This comes as Delhi recorded… Continue reading Scorching Summers: How Do Heatwaves Impact Us and What Can We Do?
29th April
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[29th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Role in a risk society: how women bear a disproportionate burden
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
The post of Deputy Speaker is not symbolic or optional
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Indians fear fake news but are less concerned about press freedom
Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.
Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) to Promote Natural Farming
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] River Cities Alliance (RCA)
In news: Haji Pir Pass
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Sariska TR’s Critical Tiger Habitat to grow by 4.5k Hectares
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Rising Consumer Credit: Growth Catalyst or Financial Time Bomb ?
N4S : Rising consumer credit is fueling spending but straining financial stability. UPSC often frames questions around economic growth by… Continue reading Rising Consumer Credit: Growth Catalyst or Financial Time Bomb ?
28th April
[28th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘political trilemma’ and the crisis in the West
Monsoon Updates
The history and evolution of monsoon forecasting in India
Judicial Reforms
The real Indian arbitrator needs to stand up
Banking Sector Reforms
RBI Launches ‘.bank.in’ Domain to Combat Digital Payment Frauds
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Similipal to be 107th National Park of India
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
India raises Continental Shelf claim in Arabian Sea Region
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
New RNA-Based Approach to Combat Plant Viruses
From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy ?
N4S: UPSC loves testing how well aspirants connect India’s policies to global trends. Take the 2024 question on the Maldives’… Continue reading From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy ?
26th April
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[26th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Teaching children to eat well must begin in school
A chance for India’s creative ecosystem to make waves
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Indus Waters Treaty, Simla Agreement ‘in abeyance’: What this means
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
“Revive Our Ocean” Initiative
Indian Missile Program Updates
DRDO achieves milestone in Scramjet Hypersonic Engine Development
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Places in News: Sea of Marmara
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
India to ban Chlorpyrifos
Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?
India has “historical and civilisational ties” with Afghanistan, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament in 2023. But since the Taliban… Continue reading Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?
24th April
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
[24th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Responding to the terror attack in Pahalgam
Air Pollution
Air pollution in India — where does it come from?
Judicial Reforms
Is India witnessing judicial despotism?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India suspends Indus Water Treaty
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Taliban to revive Bamiyan Buddha
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Akshvi Platform for Disaster Damage Reporting
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Musk Deer
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Role of Lipids in Protein Function and Co-Evolution
Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?
N4S:India’s Parliament isn’t playing the role it should in governance, and that’s a big problem. Fewer debates, weaker committee oversight,… Continue reading Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?
23rd April
[23rd April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploring India’s potential in the Arctic region
Electoral Reforms In India
A move that endangers the right to vote
Monsoon Updates
Food prices may remain low if IMD’s prediction holds true
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG)?
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Tunnel
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The Maha Kumbh and River Pollution: Are We Learning from Past Mistakes?
N4S: This article explores how religious gatherings like the Maha Kumbh impact river pollution and why cleanup efforts often fall… Continue reading The Maha Kumbh and River Pollution: Are We Learning from Past Mistakes?
22nd April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[22th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, China at 75 — a time for strategy, not sentiment
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Landmark agreement: On the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement
New pathways for India’s creative economy
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Science behind Uterine Transplants
Indian Air Force Updates
Exercise Desert Flag 10
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why is Europe warming faster?
India’s Obesity Epidemic: Who is Responsible, and What Can Be Done?
N4S: India’s obesity crisis is rising fast, fueled by junk food, weak regulations, and lifestyle changes. UPSC often asks about… Continue reading India’s Obesity Epidemic: Who is Responsible, and What Can Be Done?
🔴[UPSC 2024 RESULT OUT] Join Now! We are live with AIR 57 Lavanya Gaur
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21st April
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
[21st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Tackle heatwaves with short- and long-term measures
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities
Diving into SC’s verdict on Governors
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Coenzyme Q: A Vital Molecule for Energy Production
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
50 years since the launch of Aryabhata
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells
INDIA’S SPACE JOURNEY : Can India Build a Thriving Space Economy?
N4S: UPSC often asks questions about India’s space sector by linking technology with governance, economy, and global partnerships (e.g., India’s… Continue reading INDIA’S SPACE JOURNEY : Can India Build a Thriving Space Economy?
20th April
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18th April
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[18th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
A closer look at strategic affairs and the AI factor
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Making primary health visible, offering accessible and affordable health care
Air Pollution
What is Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)?
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
How can V2G Technology help India’s Power Sector?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
JSWT finds Strongest Evidence of Life
Indian Army Updates
6th Edition of Exercise DUSTLIK
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?
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