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20th November

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

How India could counter the CBAM?

Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea?

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications

A thousand days of Ukrainian resilience

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.

Telangana’s new EV policy

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Swachh Bharat Mission

[pib] World Toilet Day, 2024

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.

India’s 56th Tiger Reserve notified in Chhatisgarh

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Salt Chimneys discovered in the Dead Sea

Places in news | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

[pib] Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan (2025-2029)

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

[20th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A community on the margins, its hidden scars

PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s… Continue reading

19th November

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

CAG flags 42% resource-expenditure gap, 37% staff vacancy

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

COP-29 discussions flagging, no progress made on issues critical to developing countries: India

Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in News: Oriental pied Hornbills

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

[pib] Postage Stamp released on Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

Indian Navy Updates

India and Japan sign agreement for UNICORN masts for naval warships

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

[pib] Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana

Schemes | Indian Society | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

[19th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356

PYQ Relevance: Q) Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic… Continue reading

18th November

Bharat Emission Standards

Why BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers have been banned in Delhi

Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

The Crisis In The Middle East

Will Riyadh summit have an impact on Gaza war?

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Growing epidemic

Explained | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

Operation Sagar Manthan

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in News: Western Honey Bees

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in News: Kaalinga

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.

[pib] Press Council of India

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

[18th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘new’ Justitia and reimagining justice

PYQ Relevance:Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent… Continue reading

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Amendments of Indian Constitution

Constitutional forefathers were aware of the fact that an extremely rigid constitution would not fulfill the aspirations of future generations.… Continue reading

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution (Swaran Singh Committee recommendation) in 1976 through Part IV-A and Article… Continue reading

16th November

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

Centre reimposes AFSPA in 6 ‘volatile’ regions

Explained | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

India needs a globally recognized public policy school

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

[pib] Centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Banking Sector Reforms

RBI released list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

ADB increases Climate Finance backed by US, Japan Pledge

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Barak River

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

[16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in… Continue reading

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51. Dr B.R.… Continue reading

15th November

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

No dual eco-clearance for 39 categories of industry

Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.

Green Transition that India needs

Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

Leverage similarity, complementarity in Nigeria

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

[pib] Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

What is the Student Direct Stream visa?

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

Indian Army Updates

Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

NATURE OF CONSTITUTION, CONSTITUTIONALISM, CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

Questions from this theme are increasing with time but solid narratives on the same are missing pushing aspirants to write… Continue reading

[15th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

PYQ Relevance:Q) Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are… Continue reading

14th November

Electoral Reforms In India

The perfect cocktail of layered discrimination

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Important Judgements In News

Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Direct Benefits Transfers

CASE STUDY: The impact of PMUY in Jammu and Kashmir

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

Article 6.4 of the Carbon Market

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Indian Ocean Power Competition

Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD)

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Savannah Elephant populations fell by about 70% on average

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

What is the Artificial Reef Project implemented in Kerala?

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

The American constitution was the first to begin with a preamble. Many counties, including India, followed this practice. A preamble… Continue reading

13th November

Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN

With Indonesia, India’s opportunity and Beijing’s eye

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

A mixed report card for the IMEC

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

New NASA-ISRO Satellite ‘NISAR’ to revolutionise Earth monitoring

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Inter-State Council has been reconstituted

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Corpse flower

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Tribes in News

Gotti Koya Tribals

Prelims Only | Indian Society | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

[13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’

PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector… Continue reading

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Register for the session to get UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Tamanna Dua’s UPSC Preparation Journey UPSC… Continue reading

12th November

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Ending discrimination in prisons

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

How AI can help chart pathways of sustainable development for India

Explained | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.

On improving wind energy generation

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

[pib] Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in Health in India

DOMR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Government Budgeting

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary

Places in news | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Contention over South China Sea

In news: Flashpoint Reef

Places in news | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Effect Of Policies & Politics Of World On India'S Interests

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

[pib] India shines in QS Asia University Rankings

IOCR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

[12th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions

PYQ Relevance: Q) China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power… Continue reading

UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More

UPSC eligibility criteria refer to the essential requirements that candidates must fulfil to sit for the exam. They include nationality,… Continue reading