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8th December
[UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
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7th December
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Polavaram Project Controversy
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Building on the revival of the manufacturing sector
Pension Reforms
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PMKMY)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] CAR T-Cell Therapy
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[pib] National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)
Indian Navy Updates
Commissioning of INS TUSHIL
[7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can… Continue reading [7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
6th December
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
States and the challenge before the Finance Commission
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
How Oilfields Amendment Bill aims to delink petroleum, mineral oil production from mining activities
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] National Library Mission
[pib] National Mission on Cultural Mapping
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
India got its 58th Tiger Reserve
[6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
PYQ Relevance: Q) “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be… Continue reading [6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
Right to Information
Right to Information Act, 2005 “Where a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary… Continue reading Right to Information
Social Audit
Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of… Continue reading Social Audit
[UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
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5th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
India’s strategic focus on West Africa
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
Why some PLI schemes are in the slow lane?
[pib] National Cooperative Policy
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025
RBI Notifications
What is Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog
[5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank
PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has… Continue reading [5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank
Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public… Continue reading Transparency and Accountability
4th December
Land Reforms
How land degradation is threatening Earth’s capacity to sustain humanity?
Banking Sector Reforms
Bank Bill passes LS, allows one account, 4 nominees
What are the controversies around pardoning power?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
World Wildlife Conservation Day
Marburg Virus outbreak in Rwanda
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Windfall Gains Tax on Oil Production, Diesel-Petrol Export Removed
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
ecDNA Challenges Law of Genetics
[4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’
PYQ Relevance:Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United… Continue reading [4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’
Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Previous Year Questions [2023] Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in… Continue reading Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
[UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir, Sr. IAS Mentor | Emerging Trends In UPSC Prelims | Decoding Last 5 Years (500 Qs) Pattern | Join on 5th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
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3rd December
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Environment Ministry’s Lok Sabha reply shows 33.6% of India’s coastline is threatened by erosion
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
GDP was lower than expected. Here’s how to move ahead
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Frontline nutrition workers foster disability inclusion
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Gandhamardan Hills, Odisha
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] SHAKTI Yojana
[3rd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real
PYQ Relevance: Q) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of… Continue reading [3rd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real
URBANISATION AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES
Urbanisation is important in UPSC CSE Mains due to its impact on economic growth, social dynamics, and governance challenges. It… Continue reading URBANISATION AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES
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2nd December
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Electronic tracking of undertrials on bail: benefits and challenges
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
India’s cities, their non-communicable disease burden
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What India’s AI Safety Institute could do?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
[pib] Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14)
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise CINBAX
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Prospects and Concerns for the Rabi Crop
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
North Eastern Tea Association (NETA)
[2nd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Research security should be a national priority
PYQ Relevance: Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India.… Continue reading [2nd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Research security should be a national priority
SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
Skill development is a critical topic in UPSC CSE Mains due to its role in enhancing economic productivity, fostering inclusive… Continue reading SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
1st December
[UPSC Webinar] By Meghana NS, IRMS | Prepare for UPSC 2026 with Daily Answer Writing | Learn How I Wrote 5 Answers Daily | Join on 2nd December 2024 at 7:00 PM
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30th November
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Indians need to share contraceptive responsibility
Forest Fires
New study: more than 1.5 million die each year from wild/bush fire pollution
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
[pib] Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
[pib] India and ADB sign $98 million loan to promote Plants Health management
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
School, Higher & Teacher Education in India
Present Status Challenges in School Education Steps Taken Way Forward Higher Education in India Present Status Issues Steps Taken Government… Continue reading School, Higher & Teacher Education in India
[30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised
PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure… Continue reading [30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised
29th November
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Stigma of HIV and the birth of biomedical waste regulations
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Wikipedia and ANI’s defamation suit
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Worker population ratio for women doubled since 2017-18
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
[pib] Conservation and Maintenance Work of Protected Monuments
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] Salient Features of AMRUT 2.0
Intellectual Property Rights in India
The Copyright Act, 1957
[29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics
PYQ Relevance:Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also… Continue reading [29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics
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