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1st May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
[1st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The impact of suspending a water treaty
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
India’s shame — the trap of bonded labour
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
From a rules-based world to shambolic disorder
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Govt. approves ‘Caste Census’
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Government revamps National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
Cosmic Clumpiness and the S8 Tension
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
What is AIM4NatuRe Initiative?
Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?
NOTE4STUDENTS: China weaponizes supply chains to exert geopolitical pressure and economic dominance. UPSC may explore questions on trade policies, WTO… Continue reading Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?
30th April
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
[30th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A powerful judicial remedy for waste management
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Growth pangs: On industrial activity
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
High temperatures and mango production
How Locusts form massive Swarms?
Nobel and other Prizes
Hon’ble President confers Padma Awards, 2025
Air Pollution
Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Targets
Corporate Social Responsibility: Issues & Development
CSR Spending in India
Scorching Summers: How Do Heatwaves Impact Us and What Can We Do?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of another year of extreme heat and above-normal heatwaves. This comes as Delhi recorded… Continue reading Scorching Summers: How Do Heatwaves Impact Us and What Can We Do?
29th April
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[29th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Role in a risk society: how women bear a disproportionate burden
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
The post of Deputy Speaker is not symbolic or optional
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Indians fear fake news but are less concerned about press freedom
Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.
Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) to Promote Natural Farming
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] River Cities Alliance (RCA)
In news: Haji Pir Pass
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Sariska TR’s Critical Tiger Habitat to grow by 4.5k Hectares
🔴[UPSC Webinar] By AIR 85, Pranay Mittal (UPSC 2024) | How to Clear UPSC and Score a Top 100 Rank in 2026? | Join on 30th April 2025 At 7 PM
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Rising Consumer Credit: Growth Catalyst or Financial Time Bomb ?
N4S : Rising consumer credit is fueling spending but straining financial stability. UPSC often frames questions around economic growth by… Continue reading Rising Consumer Credit: Growth Catalyst or Financial Time Bomb ?
28th April
[28th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘political trilemma’ and the crisis in the West
Monsoon Updates
The history and evolution of monsoon forecasting in India
Judicial Reforms
The real Indian arbitrator needs to stand up
Banking Sector Reforms
RBI Launches ‘.bank.in’ Domain to Combat Digital Payment Frauds
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
Similipal to be 107th National Park of India
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
India raises Continental Shelf claim in Arabian Sea Region
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
New RNA-Based Approach to Combat Plant Viruses
From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy ?
N4S: UPSC loves testing how well aspirants connect India’s policies to global trends. Take the 2024 question on the Maldives’… Continue reading From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy ?
26th April
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[26th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Teaching children to eat well must begin in school
A chance for India’s creative ecosystem to make waves
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Indus Waters Treaty, Simla Agreement ‘in abeyance’: What this means
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
“Revive Our Ocean” Initiative
Indian Missile Program Updates
DRDO achieves milestone in Scramjet Hypersonic Engine Development
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Places in News: Sea of Marmara
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
India to ban Chlorpyrifos
Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?
India has “historical and civilisational ties” with Afghanistan, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament in 2023. But since the Taliban… Continue reading Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?
24th April
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
[24th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Responding to the terror attack in Pahalgam
Air Pollution
Air pollution in India — where does it come from?
Judicial Reforms
Is India witnessing judicial despotism?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India suspends Indus Water Treaty
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Taliban to revive Bamiyan Buddha
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Akshvi Platform for Disaster Damage Reporting
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Musk Deer
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Role of Lipids in Protein Function and Co-Evolution
Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?
N4S:India’s Parliament isn’t playing the role it should in governance, and that’s a big problem. Fewer debates, weaker committee oversight,… Continue reading Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?
23rd April
[23rd April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploring India’s potential in the Arctic region
Electoral Reforms In India
A move that endangers the right to vote
Monsoon Updates
Food prices may remain low if IMD’s prediction holds true
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG)?
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Tunnel
🔴[UPSC Webinar] By AIR 13,Hemant (UPSC 2024) | 12 Months Strategy for UPSC 2026 | Join on 24th April 2025 At 7 PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about AIR 13 Hemant’s UPSC 2026… Continue reading 🔴[UPSC Webinar] By AIR 13,Hemant (UPSC 2024) | 12 Months Strategy for UPSC 2026 | Join on 24th April 2025 At 7 PM
The Maha Kumbh and River Pollution: Are We Learning from Past Mistakes?
N4S: This article explores how religious gatherings like the Maha Kumbh impact river pollution and why cleanup efforts often fall… Continue reading The Maha Kumbh and River Pollution: Are We Learning from Past Mistakes?
22nd April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[22th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, China at 75 — a time for strategy, not sentiment
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Landmark agreement: On the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement
New pathways for India’s creative economy
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Science behind Uterine Transplants
Indian Air Force Updates
Exercise Desert Flag 10
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why is Europe warming faster?
India’s Obesity Epidemic: Who is Responsible, and What Can Be Done?
N4S: India’s obesity crisis is rising fast, fueled by junk food, weak regulations, and lifestyle changes. UPSC often asks about… Continue reading India’s Obesity Epidemic: Who is Responsible, and What Can Be Done?
🔴[UPSC 2024 RESULT OUT] Join Now! We are live with AIR 57 Lavanya Gaur
UPSC CSE 2024 Ranker – AIR 57 Lavanya Gaur is coming to our Delhi offline centre and will be live… Continue reading 🔴[UPSC 2024 RESULT OUT] Join Now! We are live with AIR 57 Lavanya Gaur
21st April
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
[21st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Tackle heatwaves with short- and long-term measures
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities
Diving into SC’s verdict on Governors
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Coenzyme Q: A Vital Molecule for Energy Production
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
50 years since the launch of Aryabhata
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells
INDIA’S SPACE JOURNEY : Can India Build a Thriving Space Economy?
N4S: UPSC often asks questions about India’s space sector by linking technology with governance, economy, and global partnerships (e.g., India’s… Continue reading INDIA’S SPACE JOURNEY : Can India Build a Thriving Space Economy?
20th April
[UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir | From Aspirant To Achiever | Mentorship That Powers UPSC 2026 | Join on 21st April 2025 at 7 PM
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19th April
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[19th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Steering the decarbonisation of India’s logistics sector
Banking Sector Reforms
When governments disagree with the central bank: the Fed in the US and the RBI in India
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
A welcome move: On Wikipedia and Supreme Court order
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
India to Headquarter the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume soon
Air Pollution
Particulate Matter Emission Trading Scheme in Gujarat
Constitutional Morality: A Democratic Necessity or a Judicial Overreach?
NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC has explored questions on constitutional morality in relation to case laws and judicial interpretations. It expects you to… Continue reading Constitutional Morality: A Democratic Necessity or a Judicial Overreach?
18th April
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[18th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
A closer look at strategic affairs and the AI factor
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Making primary health visible, offering accessible and affordable health care
Air Pollution
What is Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)?
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
How can V2G Technology help India’s Power Sector?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
JSWT finds Strongest Evidence of Life
Indian Army Updates
6th Edition of Exercise DUSTLIK
Delimitation Dilemma: A Fair Deal or a Power Grab?
The debate over redrawing electoral boundaries has heated up again, especially with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin strongly opposing it.… Continue reading Delimitation Dilemma: A Fair Deal or a Power Grab?
17th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[17th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How China is fighting U.S. tariffs
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
This Word Means: Semiconductor
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Waqf-by-user denotification would be ‘huge problem’, says Supreme Court
History and Evolution of the Office of Governor
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
New frog species ‘Leptobrachium aryatium’ discovered in Assam
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
India’s first-ever Seed Germination Database
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
India’s Critical Mineral Security: Navigating Challenges in a Resource-Dependent Economy
GS Paper 1: Indian Society, Geography: Distribution of Key Natural Resources, Industrialization, Urbanization and Globalization Note4Students: Examine the geographical distribution… Continue reading India’s Critical Mineral Security: Navigating Challenges in a Resource-Dependent Economy
16th April
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[16th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India’s retail inflation slips to over 5-year low, opens door to more rate cuts
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
Beware of child traffickers, Supreme Court cautions parents
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Delamination of the Indian Plate
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What is Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Sir Sankaran Nair (1857-1934)?
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
China halts export of Rare Earth Magnets
CAG: Is India’s Top Auditor Truly Independent?
N4S: This article breaks down the appointment process of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and what it means for… Continue reading CAG: Is India’s Top Auditor Truly Independent?
15th April
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[ 15th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Feminism for polarised times
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
Unnecessary amendment: On the RTI Act
Air Pollution
How govern-mentality exacerbates the problem of farmers’ stubble burning
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Telangana becomes first State to notify Sub- categorization of SCs
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
KATRIN Experiment
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Novel Silicon Photonics Breakthrough
Indian Missile Program Updates
DRDO successfully tested Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)
[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Learn PYQ-Based Note Making for UPSC 2026 | Join on 16th April, Wednesday at 7 PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC 2026 Prep… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Learn PYQ-Based Note Making for UPSC 2026 | Join on 16th April, Wednesday at 7 PM
14th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[14th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Will Trump’s tariffs bring in a recession?
A Governor’s conduct and a judgment of significance
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Urban consumers are worried about their income levels
Monsoon Updates
Study finds a Shift in Peak Time of Maximum Rainfall
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
Real Time LAMP Assay for Early Diagnosis of TB
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India-Middle-East-Europe-Economic Corridor (IMEEC)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Atmospheric River?
APAAR ID and the Future of Student Data: Boon or Bane ?
N4S: A digital identity for students: convenience or control? This article unpacks the APAAR ID, its benefits, and the privacy… Continue reading APAAR ID and the Future of Student Data: Boon or Bane ?
12th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[12th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Beijing India Report as milestone and opportunity
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Giving shape to the University of the Future
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
The conservation argument for resurrecting dire wolf is not credible
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (1827-1890)?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
SAARC Development Fund (SDF)
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
PM-POSHAN Scheme
Air Pollution
[pib] Indian researchers introduce ‘Toxicity Standard’ of PM2.5 Pollution
Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble ?
N4S: India’s big summits often grab headlines, but their real impact lies in shaping global politics. UPSC tests whether aspirants… Continue reading Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble ?
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