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3rd October
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Govt printed, then shelved elephant census report as numbers fell by 20% in 5 years
J&K – The issues around the state
What special status is Ladakh seeking?
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Food safety laws in states
Indian Navy Updates
Second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What are Psychedelic Drugs?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Golden Langur
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Fluorescent Nano-Diamonds (FND)
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
F&O: How will Sebi’s new rules affect traders and brokers?
[3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship
PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the… Continue reading [3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship
Anthropology Syllabus for UPSC (Optional Paper)
Anthropology is the most popular optional subject in the UPSC Civils exam for the exam aspirants. The reasons are its… Continue reading Anthropology Syllabus for UPSC (Optional Paper)
2nd October
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Surat’s diamond industry struggles to sparkle amid geopolitical tensions
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Preparing for the next pandemic: what NITI Aayog report says
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
In France, a summit for diplomacy, tech and diversity
How India’s Temples are Run?
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
BRCA1Testing
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Arun River
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Swallowtail Butterfly
[2nd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review
PYQ Relevance: Q). “The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact… Continue reading [2nd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review
1st October
Tribes in News
Tea tribes marginalized in Assam despite their contribution to the economy
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
The La Nina and North India’s pollution
Nobel and other Prizes
New science awards, old political project
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Annular Solar Eclipse
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise KAZIND-2024
Citizenship and Related Issues
Who is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)?
[1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy
PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). With growing energy needs should India… Continue reading [1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy
30th September
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Was animal fat present in Tirupati laddus?
Swachh Bharat Mission
With 2026 target approaching, clearing of 50% landfill sites in big cities yet to start
Swachh Bharat Mission
92% of workers cleaning urban sewers, septic tanks from SC, ST, OBC groups: survey
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Neutrino Fog
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Dead Coral Skeletons hinder Reef Regeneration
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Arogya Sanjeevani Policy
[30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook
PYQ Relevance: Q). Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even… Continue reading [30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook
UPSC 2025 Calendar Out: Check Exam Dates
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) India released a revised 2025 calendar on August 22, 2024. The first calendar for 2025… Continue reading UPSC 2025 Calendar Out: Check Exam Dates
[UPSC Openhouse] By Ranadheer Sir, Senior Mentor of AIR 2 | Should You Drop Your UPSC 2025 Attempt? | How To Self-Evaluate and Plan for Your Next Attempt || Join on 3rd Oct 2024, 7 PM.
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27th September
Electoral Reforms In India
Fortifying the Basic Structure
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Storms brewing in East, South China seas
[pib] WAVES Anime & Manga Contest
The Crisis In The Middle East
Philadelphi Corridor
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Kolkata Tram
Wetland Conservation
In news: Dhanauri Wetland
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)
[27th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system
PYQ Relevance: Q). Suppose you are an officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to… Continue reading [27th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system
26th September
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
How global warming affect forecasting?
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Taking stock of global nuclear disarmament
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network (MSFN)
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
[pib] 10 Years of Make in India
Places in News: Neom Megacity Project
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary
[26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world
PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power… Continue reading [26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world
UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies Paper II (GS2): Download PDF and Expert Analysis
Are you looking for the UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies Paper II? You’ve come to the right place! This page… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies Paper II (GS2): Download PDF and Expert Analysis
UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies(GS1) Paper: Download PDF and Expert Analysis
Are you preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and looking for the UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies Paper I?… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies(GS1) Paper: Download PDF and Expert Analysis
UPSC Mains 2024 Essay Paper: Download PDF and Expert Analysis
Are you preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and looking for the UPSC Mains 2024 Essay Paper? You’ve come… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2024 Essay Paper: Download PDF and Expert Analysis
How Many Attempts for UPSC? For General, OBC, ST/SC
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civils exam is much coveted in India by eligible graduates. It opens doorways to various… Continue reading How Many Attempts for UPSC? For General, OBC, ST/SC
25th September
Innovation Ecosystem in India
What are retractions and why do they matter?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Navigating cross-border insolvency
Land Reforms
Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Findings based on China’s Chang’e-5 Mission
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
How does the selection works at Oscar Awards?
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Spices Board targets exports of $25 billion by 2047
[25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education
PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient… Continue reading [25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education
[UPSC Openhouse] On Detailed Discussion and Analysis of UPSC Mains GS Papers 2024 | Solve Live Mains Paper with CD Mentors || Join on 25th-28th Sept 2024, 5 PM
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UPSC Optional Subjects List for IAS
When you’re preparing for UPSC, optional subjects are a great way to maximise scoring. While there are seven papers in… Continue reading UPSC Optional Subjects List for IAS
24th September
Banking Sector Reforms
NBFC sector resilient under scale-based regulations framework: RBI bulletin
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Why Ambedkar and Gandhi disagreed on question of separate electorates for SC’s?
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
How Supreme Court strengthened child pornography law?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
How Starlink satellites are ‘blinding’ astronomers?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Mary Poonen Lukose?
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Section 107 of the BNSS
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Massive Greenland Landslide
[24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China
PYQ Relevance: Q) “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging… Continue reading [24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China
23rd September
Judicial Reforms
The perception of Justice
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Professional Indian women work the most hours globally
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
U.P., Rajasthan, M.P. top in cases of atrocities on Dalits: report
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
Quad meet launches maritime and health initiatives
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Assam records 86% drop in Rhino Poaching since 2016
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
India, USA signed pact to set up Semiconductor Pact for National Security
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
Global Cybersecurity Index, 2024
Swachh Bharat Mission
[pib] Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
UPSC Mains 2024 Question Papers: Download All Papers Here
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21st September
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Wide-ranging reforms undertaken in food-processing sector in last 10 years
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Cabinet approves continuation of PM-AASHA to provide better prices to farmers
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Bombay HC strikes down amended IT rules
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Bio-RIDE Scheme
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Nagaland’s King Chilli Festival
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Pest-Control Pheromone Dispenser
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Square Kilometer Array (SKA) becomes partially functional
[21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election
PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election
[UPSC Openhouse] IFS Swati Sandeep || How to Make Notes for UPSC 2025? | Learn the Art of Note-making for Mains || Join on 22nd Sept 2024, 8 PM
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Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
Zeeshan Sir covered by Indian Express
