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9th July
Electoral Reforms In India
[9th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dark signs of restricted or selective franchise
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Quick fix: On India’s Research Development and Innovation scheme
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Looking inward: Reservation in Supreme Court
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
PARAKH Survey reveals deficits in Student Learning
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Rare Great Hornbill sighted in Kerala
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
Quad Critical Minerals Initiative
Coal and Mining Sector
RECLAIM Framework for Inclusive Mine Closure
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
125th Birth Anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Vera C Rubin Observatory
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts
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Beyond Symbolism: Did Operation Sindoor Truly Validate Indigenous Defence?
N4S: This article shows how indigenous tech in Operation Sindoor helped neutralise threats while signalling India’s growing self-reliance. Using the… Continue reading Beyond Symbolism: Did Operation Sindoor Truly Validate Indigenous Defence?
8th July
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
[8th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Fostering a commitment to stop maternal deaths
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Rising seas, shifting lives and a test of democratic values
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Women MSMEs still struggle for credit despite schemes
BRICS Summits
BRICS Rio Declaration, 2025
Operation Med Max
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Invisible Exports of India
Global Geological And Climatic Events
1000 quakes rattle Japan’s Tokara Islands
Languages and Eighth Schedule
In news: Nagari Pracharini Sabha
Under Pressure, Underperforming, Undone : What’s Breaking Our Brightest ?
N4S:UPSC often picks such topics not just for data recall but to test empathy, societal understanding, and connection between systems… Continue reading Under Pressure, Underperforming, Undone : What’s Breaking Our Brightest ?
7th July
OBOR Initiative
[7th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
Concern over falling household savings in India – what can be done
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
Common goals: On India and a five-nation tour
Intellectual Property Rights in India
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for FAO
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
How Heat led to Protocells formation on Earth?
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
India is 4th most Equal Society: World Bank
In news: Seine River
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
‘3 by 35’ Initiative by WHO
Ocean of Opportunities : Is IORA Missing the Global Playbook ?
N4S: UPSC often asks questions from such topics in a big-picture yet anchored manner. For example, the 2024 GS2 question… Continue reading Ocean of Opportunities : Is IORA Missing the Global Playbook ?
5th July
[5th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Two Democracies and the Echoes of Tyranny
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Cease the cess Low GST collections speak to the need for structural reforms
The Crisis In The Middle East
Conflict in Middle East: As world watches oil, why India must watch its fertiliser supply
WTO and India
WTO Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
CJI assures ‘complete transparency’ in Collegium System
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Oil Exploration in the Andaman Basin
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] SAKSHAM-3000
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who are the Girmitiyas?
Waste Not, Think More: Is India Trapped in the Recycling Loop ?
UPSC rarely asks direct questions on solid waste. It prefers layered, value-added questions that test the aspirant’s understanding of ground… Continue reading Waste Not, Think More: Is India Trapped in the Recycling Loop ?
4th July
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
[4th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Socialism, Secularism are the spirit of the Constitution
Electoral Reforms In India
Careful curation: On Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Is U.S. imperialism a threat to the world?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
170th Anniversary of Santhal Revolt
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
Child Adoption in India
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Garcinia kusumae
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Biomarkers of Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity, and Transitions (BHARAT)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Endocrine Disruptors in Plastic Waste
Revamping Logistics : What’s Holding Back India’s Story ?
N4S: Big on plans, slow in delivery—India’s logistics is at crossroads.The UPSC often uses large themes like inclusive growth or… Continue reading Revamping Logistics : What’s Holding Back India’s Story ?
2nd July
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
[2nd July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A triangular dynamic in South Asia’s power politics
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Reserved faculty posts are still vacant and out of reach
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Groundwater crisis deepens in Karnataka’s hard rock terrain
Indian Navy Updates
Induction of INS Udaygiri
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
‘At Sea Observer’ Mission by QUAD
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Breakthrough in Altermagnets Study
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
What is India Energy Stack?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange (EPABX) in Modern Communication
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1st July
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[1st July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do unsafe cancer drugs reach patients?
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST reform and unfinished business in tobacco control
The Crisis In The Middle East
In a perilous world, India must read the tea leaves well
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in its 110th year
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
New flowering plant named after Nyishi Tribe
Land Reforms
[pib] NAKSHA Programme
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Prada-Kolhapuri Cultural Misappropriation Debate
Ten Years of PM Mudra Yojana: Real Change or Hype ?
N4S: The UPSC often frames questions on government schemes by combining policy intent with ground realities. Like in the 2014… Continue reading Ten Years of PM Mudra Yojana: Real Change or Hype ?
30th June
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
[30th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A year later — colonial-era laws to new criminal codes
Tax Reforms
Revisit digital search powers under the I-T Bill 2025
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Language of unity Uniformity should not be confused with national unity in language policy
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
India’s first Genomic Atlas reveals deep Ancestry and Health Risks
Air Pollution
Secondary Pollutants constitute up to third of PM2.5 Pollution
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Botrytis Fungus and Wine-Making
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
National Statistics Day
Caste Census and the Shifting Landscape of Indian Politics Promise or Pitfall
N4S This article explores why India needs a caste census, its benefits, concerns, and how it can be done right.UPSC… Continue reading Caste Census and the Shifting Landscape of Indian Politics Promise or Pitfall
28th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[28th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A China-led trilateral nexus as India’s new challenge
Human Development Report by UNDP
No time to rest: India did well in climbing up SDG Rankings, but falls short in governance
Judicial Reforms
Practicing equality in constitutional courts
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
India to alter Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ Words in Preamble
International Day against Drug Abuse
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
UP’s Salkhan Fossil Park makes it to UNESCO tentative list
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] Researchers validate Optical Properties of Teak Leaf Extracts
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 ?
27th June
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
[27th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Fathoming America’s plan to manage AI proliferation
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Vaccinating India: On Zero-Dose Children
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Type 2 diabetes rising among young people, posing lifetime risks: Lancet
Electoral Reforms In India
Registered Unrecognized Political Parties
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Puri Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
India to host Regional Wing of International Potato Center (CIP)
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
India refuses to sign SCO draft statement
In news: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Agricultural Fungicides causing C. Tropicalis Infections
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Substandard Cancer Drugs: A Global Public Health Alarm
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26th June
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
[26th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘Axis of Upheaval’ in the West Asia conflict
Governor vs. State
A lofty concept, a Governor and unwanted controversy
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
State- and sex-wise liver disease data hint at underlying factors
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is Axiom-4 Mission?
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Sam Altman’s World ID Project
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR)?
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
[pib] Price Support Scheme (PSS) for Moong and Urad
Interstate River Water Dispute
Banakacherla Project Dispute
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Sree Narayan Guru (1856–1928)?
Unbalanced Power Play: Cracking the Code of Asymmetric Federalism in India
WHY THIS? Sonam Wangchuk’s detention at the Delhi border highlights ongoing demands for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of… Continue reading Unbalanced Power Play: Cracking the Code of Asymmetric Federalism in India
24th June
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
[24th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s role in the U.S.-West Asia calculus
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Inflation falls but not unemployment
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths
50 Years of National Emergency
Human Rights Issues
[pib] National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] ‘NAVYA’ Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Prime Ministers Museum and Library
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The Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Can Faith-Owned Land Be Governed Fairly?
Note4Students UPSC loves questions where law and society collide—especially when the Constitution, property rights, and minority institutions intersect. This article… Continue reading The Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Can Faith-Owned Land Be Governed Fairly?
23rd June
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[23rd June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Steering the Indian economy amidst global troubles
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Why so many Indian students — especially from Kashmir — go to Iran for higher education
Innovation Ecosystem in India
India trails in critical tech, particularly semiconductor tech
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
Places in news: Strait of Hormuz
Indian Navy Updates
Induction of INS Tamal
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Integrating Rare Donor Registry of India with e-Rakt Kosh
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
11th International Yoga Day
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
[pib] Estimates Committee of Parliament
AI: Can Innovation Survive Without Sustainability ?
N4S: This article connects two powerful forces shaping our future — Artificial Intelligence and energy sustainability. It dives deep into… Continue reading AI: Can Innovation Survive Without Sustainability ?
21st June
[21st June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Lighting the spark in U.K.-India cultural relations
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
How India ‘added’ more than 3,500 km to its coastline
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
Explained: Significance of PM Modi’s Croatia visit, and India’s historic ties with the country
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access Broadband
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
PM Gram Sadak Yojana
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
India’s First Epigraphical reference to Halley’s Comet found in Vijayanagar Period
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
IIT-D demonstrates Quantum Communication over 1 Km
Bridging the Tech Divide: Is India’s Private Sector Ready to Rival China ?
UPSC often frames questions that go beyond statistics and schemes. It asks for structured analysis and forward-looking suggestions—like in 2023,… Continue reading Bridging the Tech Divide: Is India’s Private Sector Ready to Rival China ?
20th June
Innovation Ecosystem in India
[20th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why India should address its propulsion gap
Liquor Policy of States
The unregulated drink: rethinking alcohol control in India
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
All about the revised Green India Mission to increase forest cover, address climate change
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
FASTag Annual Pass Scheme
Indian Navy Updates
Navy inducts INS Arnala
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Start-up Ecosystem In India
What is Reverse-Flipping?
Custodial Torture: A legal impossibility or just political unwillingness ?
N4S: This article explores one of the most uncomfortable realities of India’s law enforcement system — the silent, systemic culture… Continue reading Custodial Torture: A legal impossibility or just political unwillingness ?
19th June
The Crisis In The Middle East
[19th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are oil prices rising amid Iran-Israel war?
Electoral Reforms In India
Now is the time to disclose the entire truth known to the ECI
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Resetting the India-U.S. partnership in uncertain times
Human Rights Issues
SMILE Scheme
Housing for all – PMAY, etc.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Legal mandate for One Nation, One Time
Digital India Initiatives
PM-WANI Scheme
Navigating the North: How Is India Planning Its Arctic Engagement
N4S: UPSC often asks questions that link global developments with India’s national interests, especially when the issue has environmental, economic,… Continue reading Navigating the North: How Is India Planning Its Arctic Engagement
18th June
The Crisis In The Middle East
[18th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran?
Pension Reforms
India needs to design an inclusive pension system
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Magna Carta: The ‘blueprint for democracy’
[pib] Ancient Assam Fossils Link to Western Ghats Biodiversity
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
What is Project Vishnu?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
First Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Key Highlights of the Global Liveability Index, 2025
Geo-Economic Fragmentation: A New Economic Cold War?
NOTE4STUDENTS: Geo-economic fragmentation is reversing globalization, reshaping trade, investment, and supply chains. UPSC usually asks questions by linking globalization, trade… Continue reading Geo-Economic Fragmentation: A New Economic Cold War?
17th June
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
[17th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s uneasy balancing act in the Bay of Bengal
Digital India Initiatives
Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
5 things to look out for in this year’s G7 Summit in Canada
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: Servants of India Society
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
Sowa-Rigpa Traditional Medicine
Tourism Sector
PRASHAD Scheme
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Ocean Darkening: A New Ecological Crisis
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
Rudrastra UAV passes key army trial.
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Green Arabia Hypothesis in Human Evolution Research
Water as War: How India Is Rewriting the Rules of the Indus Treaty?
N4S: This article explains the Indus Water Treaty and its recent challenges in clear, simple terms. UPSC often frames questions… Continue reading Water as War: How India Is Rewriting the Rules of the Indus Treaty?
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