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8th August
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
[8th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Mending ties: On state visit of Philippines President to India
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: A Legislative Milestone for Maritime Growth
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses
Urban Floods
District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Prophylaxis Therapy for Haemophilia
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Specie in news: Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata)
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Yashoda AI Literacy Program
Judicial Reforms
Doctrine of Legal Insanity
Nobel and other Prizes
Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize
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The Ultimate Assessment Program to ace UPSC CSE. Trusted and Endorsed by AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (First Attempt, 473 in… Continue reading UPSC 2026/27 Enrollment Open: August Batch For UAP Mentorship 2026, 2027 | Connect with Mentor Now Copy
Digital Diplomacy in Action: How Can India and Africa Grow Together ?
N4S: Article shows India’s digital handshakes reshaping Africa’s tech future. UPSC usually frames these themes as broad GS‑2 questions that… Continue reading Digital Diplomacy in Action: How Can India and Africa Grow Together ?
7th August
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[7th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Decoding China, the lessons for a vulnerable India
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
What is the potential of Biochar?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Sleeping disasters: Cloudbursts
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Microplastic and marine debris levels
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
In News: Great Barrier Reef
Bacterial cause behind Mass Starfish Deaths
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Lalit Kala Akademi
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Parliament passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025
A new vision for North East: Infrastructure vs Ecological Sensitivity ?
N4S: Article shows Northeast shifting from neglected hinterland to strategic green growth bridge. UPSC loves to turn this theme into… Continue reading A new vision for North East: Infrastructure vs Ecological Sensitivity ?
6th August
Direct Benefits Transfers
[6th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The technocratic calculus of India’s welfare state
J&K – The issues around the state
What will it take to restore J&K’s statehood?
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
India needs a ‘defence cess’ to fund military modernisation
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Status of Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Rhisotope Project
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Population Census of Nilgiri Tahrs
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
What is Ayurveda Aahara?
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Asset Under Management (AUM)
Inter-State Water Disputes: Can Cooperation Over Shared Resources Ever Prevail Over Conflict?
N4S: Rivers unite India, but politics keeps dividing them – and this article shows how. UPSC often frames water disputes… Continue reading Inter-State Water Disputes: Can Cooperation Over Shared Resources Ever Prevail Over Conflict?
5th August
Electoral Reforms In India
A Crisis of Trust in Electoral Democracy: The Need for a Transparent and Impartial Election Commission
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
How India’s Pesticide Market is Changing
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
India– U.S. Trade Friction Escalates Amid Russian Oil Dealings
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
[pib] India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Sawalkote Hydro Project
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Pollution Control can levy Environmental Damages: SC
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Asian Giant Tortoise reintroduced in Nagaland
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Blockchain-verified Quantum Randomness for Secure Communication
Presidential References under Article 143: Clarifying Law or Confusing Constitutional Boundaries?
N4S: India’s Constitution has a tool to avoid fights between its main institutions: Article 143.This article explains how the President can… Continue reading Presidential References under Article 143: Clarifying Law or Confusing Constitutional Boundaries?
4th August
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
[4th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember’
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
How does the World Bank classify countries by income?
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Another slip up by India in the trade pact with the U.K.
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Does Rain make Ocean Water more Buoyant?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Bird Deaths in Thar Desert
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
AI-designed Proteins to generate Immune Cells
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Alpine Musk Deer
Tribes in News
Who are Denotified, Semi-Nomadic and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)?
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Human Outer Planet Exploration (HOPE)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Biologics & Biosimilars: The next frontier in Affordable Medicines
Rice and Wheat production: Is This Cycle Threatening India’s Agricultural Future?
N4S: Article tells how rice‑wheat success hides risks and need crop diversity. UPSC frames such themes as big‑picture GS 3 questions… Continue reading Rice and Wheat production: Is This Cycle Threatening India’s Agricultural Future?
2nd August
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
[2nd August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What has been missed is India’s digital sovereignty
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
How much India should trade with Russia must not be guided by Western diktat
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change opens the window for a new, restorative vision of environmental law in India
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
71st National Film Awards announced
Surrogacy in India
Age Cap for Surrogacy in India
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) Project?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Patalpani-Kalakund Heritage Railway
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
Maternal Health in India: Progress or Persistence ?
N4S Mothers are surviving births, yet hidden illnesses still stalk India’s women. UPSC usually turns such “population and health” themes… Continue reading Maternal Health in India: Progress or Persistence ?
1st August
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
[1st August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why the world needs better green technologies
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
Soured relations: The higher U.S. tariffs place India at a relative disadvantage
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
The Maldives: A brief history of the nation and its ties with India
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
IMF releases World Economic Outlook (WEO)
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
What are Skill Impact Bonds (SIB)?
Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.
[pib] Digital Payments Index (DPI)
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
National Cooperation Policy (NCP), 2025
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 ?
31st July
Wetland Conservation
[31st July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring mangroves can turn the tide on India’s coastal security
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
India’s Police must get out of Dirty Harry’s shadow
Arrest and unrest: Communal agenda is behind the arrest of nuns for human trafficking
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Tsunami Waves triggered by quakes in Kamchatka Peninsula
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Setubandha Scholar Scheme
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
New Guidelines for Management of Contaminated Sites
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Grassland Bird Census in Kaziranga
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
CERT-In makes Annual Cybersecurity Audit Mandatory for Companies
Cuvette Centrale: World’s Largest Tropical Peatland Complex
NATIONAL SECURITY DOCTRINE
“Strategy without doctrine is like a ship without a compass.” India faces security threats that are no longer just about… Continue reading NATIONAL SECURITY DOCTRINE
29th July
Judicial Pendency
[29th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Justice on hold: India’s courts are clogged
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
The medical boundaries for AYUSH practitioners
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Lessons from past The Chola legacy includes good governance, not just grand temples
Divya Deshmukh becomes new Chess World Champion
Railway Reforms
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
The Crisis In The Middle East
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and Famine Declaration
Indian Army Updates
Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’, 2025
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
State of Food and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025, Report
India-UK FTA
India and the United Kingdom (UK) announced the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after three years of formal… Continue reading India-UK FTA
25th July
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
[25th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The India-U.K. FTA spells a poor deal for public health
Swachh Bharat Mission
Clean house: On India’s septic tank desludging
Electoral Reforms In India
Decoding ECI’s counter affidavit on SIR
Manipur Crisis
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
AdFalciVax Vaccine for Malaria
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
Financial Inclusion Index, 2025
Tourism Sector
India ranks 77th in Henley Passport Index, 2025
Tribes in News
Tribes in news: Khasi
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Coral Loss in Lakshadweep
Fishing Sector in India: Blue economy or Bleeding economy ?
N4S Fish wealth, fisher woes, and fixing India’s sea crisis in one sweep. UPSC loves to frame such topics as… Continue reading Fishing Sector in India: Blue economy or Bleeding economy ?
24th July
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
[24th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Can Presidential Reference change a judgment?
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
The reality of the changing dimensions of warfare
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Spare live animals, move to biological models
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Paika Rebellion references omitted from NCERT books
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
US withdraws from UNESCO
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India: World Bank Report (2024)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China commences construction of Mega Dam over Brahmaputra
Places in news: Bitra Island
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs)
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
‘Pact for the Future’ Agreement
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Wind Stilling Effect in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Planetary Formation observed around HOPS‑315 Star
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22nd July
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
[22nd July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Water, energy demand spotlights risk of human-induced quakes
The Crisis In The Middle East
The threat to India’s ‘great power’ status
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
At FTA’s heart, the promise of Global Capacity Centres
Electoral Reforms In India
Legal Status of Right to Vote
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Vice-President (VP) of India
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Kamchatka Peninsula
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
In news: King Rajendra Chola I
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: Mangal Pandey (1827-1857)
Foreign University Campuses in India: Global Promise or Market Gamble ?
N4S: India is inviting top foreign universities to set up campuses here—to improve access, bring in global quality, and help… Continue reading Foreign University Campuses in India: Global Promise or Market Gamble ?
[UPSC Mains 2025] Registration Open: All India Smash Mains Open Test 2025
All India Smash Mains Open Test 2025 Dates and Schedule Register For All India Smash Mains Open Test 2025 Civilsdaily’s… Continue reading [UPSC Mains 2025] Registration Open: All India Smash Mains Open Test 2025
21st July
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
[21st July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Temples of social justice
FDI in Indian economy
India’s FDI challenge: In a world of shrinking investment, rising competition, capital will chase confidence, clarity
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
A long list: on the U.S., designation of The Resistance Front group
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Gujarat’s Tribal Genome Sequencing Project
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
BioEmu AI tool for Protein Flexibility Modelling
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
[pib] India praised at Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC88) for Millet Standards
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
International Moon Day
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Piezo- Photocatalytic Water Filter
Environmental Governance in India: Has the EIA Framework Delivered?
N4S Court verdict ends post‑facto clearances, pushing India toward greener growth. UPSC likes to wrap this theme inside a rights… Continue reading Environmental Governance in India: Has the EIA Framework Delivered?
19th July
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[19th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Indian inequality and the World Bank’s claims
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
All in one Agriculture needs more public spending, not just one umbrella scheme
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
The mental health of pilots is the elephant in the room
Disputes over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] INS Nistar Diving Support Vessel
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Reykjanes Peninsula
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
MoSPI to integrate 8th Economic Census with 16th Population Census
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
[pib] New Lichen Species reveals ancient Symbiosis
India–Bangladesh Trade and the China Factor: Is There Room for Strategic Balance ?
N4S India‑Bangladesh ties shift from warmth to worry, trade to tension, diplomacy to dilemmas. UPSC usually throws a big‑picture question… Continue reading India–Bangladesh Trade and the China Factor: Is There Room for Strategic Balance ?
18th July
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[18th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is China leading the green energy sector?
J&K – The issues around the state
A better terror fight with J&K police under state reins
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Russian Oil: India calls out ‘double standards’
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Tipu Sultan and Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
Indian Missile Program Updates
Successful trial of Akash Prime Air Defence System
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
IIST Scientists detected Circular Polarisation near massive Protostar
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Machilipatnam as Ancient Port is set for big Revival
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Behdeinkhlam Festival celebrated in Meghalaya
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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 ?
15th July
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[15th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why is corporate investment lagging behind?
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Why some PLI schemes are in the slow lane?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa
India’s strategic focus on West Africa
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Breakthrough in Quantum Noise Research
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Scientists decode Locust Pheromones for Eco-Friendly Control
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Inflation Hits 77-Month Low
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
ADEETIE Scheme
In news: Great Trigonometric Survey (GTS)
Detention of non-citizens: Is Proof of Identity a Privilege ?
N4S: “When identity becomes a burden, not a right.” That’s the core message of this article. UPSC often frames questions… Continue reading Detention of non-citizens: Is Proof of Identity a Privilege ?
14th July
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
[14th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Secularism — implicit from day one, explicit in 1976
Air Pollution
Smoke and Sulphur: On sulphur dioxide emissions, public health
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Assessing India’s Carbon Credit trading scheme targets
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
3I/ATLAS: A Possible 7-Billion-Year-Old Interstellar Comet Discovered
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project
Tribes in News
Jarawa Tribe of Andaman Islands
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Talisman Sabre, 2025
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Literature in News: Thirukkural
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Nominated Members to the Rajya Sabha
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Specie in news: Lion-Tailed Macaque
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Revising Guidelines to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)
India’s Development Paradox: Growth Without Fairness ?
N4S: India’s human development story: progress, paradoxes, and inclusive AI crossroads. UPSC usually frames these themes as broad, thought‑provoking mains questions… Continue reading India’s Development Paradox: Growth Without Fairness ?
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