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25th October
Minority Issues â SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
US court to decide whether elephants get human rights
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
World Polio Day: How India managed to eradicate polio?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Cyclone Dana
Higher Education â RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] PM-YASASVI Scheme
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry â Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] Environmental Ship Index (ESI)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Betelgeuse, one of the Brightest Stars predicted to Explode
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] 200 Years of Kittur Vijayotsava
Why is the UPSC Exam the toughest Exam in India?
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is conducted to select candidates for various administrative posts in India like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and more. It is considered the most prestigious exam as successful candidates are inducted into the top bureaucrat positions across the Indian administration. However, there is a general perception that UPSC is one… Continue reading Why is the UPSC Exam the toughest Exam in India?
24th October
Minority Issues â SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Madarsa Education Act: SC reserves order on appeals against Allahabad HCâs âUnconstitutionalâ verdict
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Biodiversity COP16
Liquor Policy of States
SC upholds State legislaturesâ right to regulate Industrial Alcohol as an âIntoxicantâ
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
Air Pollution
Lahore: The Worldâs most Polluted City
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Boeing 737âs âdefectiveâ Rudder System
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry â Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Bihar gets its first Dry Port in Bihta
[24th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity
PYQ Relevance: Q) Human right activists constantly highlight the fact that the Armed forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human right abuses by security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists. Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by Apex Court.… Continue reading [24th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity
UPSC Geography Optional Paper Syllabus
Geography is an important subject for UPSC aspirants. Bearing weight in both UPSC Prelims and Mains, it encompasses a comprehensive syllabus. But here is the take: there is an overlap of Geography topics in Prelims and mains. That is a great advantage for people who have opted for Geography as an option. Moreover, those who… Continue reading UPSC Geography Optional Paper Syllabus
23rd October
Minority Issues â SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Secularism is a core part of the Constitution: SC
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
On sanctions and shadow fleets
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
The case for a nature restoration law in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensionsÂ
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Moonlight Programme
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure â Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Z-Morh Tunnel Project
Judicial Reforms
New âLady Justiceâ Statue
Minority Issues â SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Minority Institutions
[23rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Working toward a meaningful âvictimsâ registerâ in Bastar
PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism. (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should… Continue reading [23rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Working toward a meaningful âvictimsâ registerâ in Bastar
22nd October
Best Current Affairs Books for UPSC
Current affairs carries huge weightage in the civil services exam. The biggest challenge for UPSC aspirants is to find the perfect book that serves all their needs of the subject when preparing for UPSC Civils. Selecting the right ensures you have access to up-to-date, verified and accurate information. The cost of relying on the wrong… Continue reading Best Current Affairs Books for UPSC
21st October
Understanding Negative Marking in UPSC
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is considered one of the toughest exams in India. If youâre going to write the UPSC exam in 2025, you must learn that there is a negative marking in the UPSC prelims. There is a negative marking in UPSC Prelims, which penalises wrong answers. The general rule is â
of… Continue reading Understanding Negative Marking in UPSC
18th October
Citizenship and Related Issues
SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as valid
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Indiaâs SDG focus and its Human Development issuesÂ
Zika Virus Outbreak
West Nile Virus
Pharma Sector â Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)
Textile Sector â Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
[pib] Government extends SAMARTH Scheme till March 2026
Women Safety Issues â Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
What is the âDoctrine of Covertureâ in English common law?
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[18th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A modified UBI policy may be more feasible
PYQ Relevance: Q)Â âAn essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.â Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (UPSC CSE 2016)Q) âDespite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existingâ. Explain by giving reasons. (UPSC CSE 2018)Q) âThe incidence… Continue reading [18th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A modified UBI policy may be more feasible
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17th October
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
Abject failure: Reports Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2024
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
As the world warms and cool
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SCO
India, Pakistan avoid blaming each other at SCO meeting
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Spotlighting the work of the Economics Nobel winners
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
HAL becomes 14th Maharatna Company in India
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] International Abhidhamma Divas
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Karakoram Wildlife SanctuaryÂ
[17th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The battle cry for justice in the âCity of Joyâ
PYQ Relevance: Q) Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context? (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) âThough women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social… Continue reading [17th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The battle cry for justice in the âCity of Joyâ
16th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada
Canada accuses Indian diplomats?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms â eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
âYieldâ canât be the sole indicator for agriculture
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
A Nobel prize for explaining why nations fail or succeed
The Crisis In The Middle East
Places in news: Jordan Valley
Trade Sector Updates â Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
UAE to review Indiaâs concerns on surge in Silver, Platinum Alloy imports
Defence Sector â DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
India-US conclude $3.5bn deal for 31 MQ-9B Armed UAVs
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
[16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
PYQ Relevance: Q) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make the food grain distribution system more effective? (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) What are the challenges and opportunities of the food… Continue reading [16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
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14th October
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Why precision medicine in India canât advance without biobank laws?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Issues in the treatment of ârare diseasesâ, and what the govt can do?
RTI â CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
Scuttling peopleâs Right to Information (RTI)
The Crisis In The Middle East
What is the UNIFIL?
Wetland Conservation
In news: Wular Lake
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is Wayanadâs new X-band Radar?
OBOR Initiative
Chinaâs âAnaconda Strategyâ
UPSC पऌ ŕ¤ŕ¤° ाŕĽŕ¤¤ŕ¤¨ सŕĽŕ¤ŕĽ
UPSC ŕ¤ŕ¤žŕ¤°ŕ¤¤ ऎŕĽŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤ŕ¤ŚŕĽŕ¤°ŕĽŕ¤Ż निŕ¤ŕ¤žŕ¤Ż च༠ŕ¤ŕĽ सिािल सŕĽŕ¤ľŕ¤ž परŕĽŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤ˇŕ¤ž (CSE) ŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤¸ŕĽ परŕĽŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤ˇŕ¤žŕ¤ŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕ¤ž ŕ¤ŕ¤ŻŕĽŕ¤ŕ¤¨ ŕ¤ŕ¤°ŕ¤¤ŕ¤ž चŕĽ, ŕ¤ŕ¤żŕ¤¸ŕ¤ŕĽ ऎञधŕĽŕ¤Żŕ¤Ž स༠IAS, IPS, IFS ŕ¤ŕ¤Śŕ¤ż ŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤¸ŕĽ जŕĽŕ¤°ŕĽŕ¤ˇ सरŕ¤ŕ¤žŕ¤°ŕĽ सŕĽŕ¤ľŕ¤žŕ¤ŕ¤ ऎŕĽŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕ¤ŽŕĽŕ¤ŽŕĽŕ¤Śŕ¤ľŕ¤žŕ¤°ŕĽŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕĽ ŕ¤ŕ¤°ŕĽŕ¤¤ŕĽ ŕ¤ŕĽ ŕ¤ŕ¤žŕ¤¤ŕĽ चŕĽŕĽ¤ UPSC सिािल सŕĽŕ¤ľŕ¤ž ŕ¤ŕĽ सञ़-सञ़ रŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤ˇŕ¤ž सŕĽŕ¤ľŕ¤žŕ¤ŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕĽ लिठŕ¤ŕĽ ŕ¤ŕ¤ŽŕĽŕ¤ŽŕĽŕ¤Śŕ¤ľŕ¤žŕ¤°ŕĽŕ¤ ŕ¤ŕĽ ŕ¤ŕ¤°ŕĽŕ¤¤ŕĽ ŕ¤ŕ¤°ŕ¤¤ŕ¤ž चŕĽŕĽ¤ सञऎŕ¤ŕĽŕ¤°ŕĽ सŕĽŕ¤ŕĽ UPSC पऌ… Continue reading UPSC पऌ ŕ¤ŕ¤° ाŕĽŕ¤¤ŕ¤¨ सŕĽŕ¤ŕĽ
[14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite
PYQ Relevance: Q) âAccess to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)â.Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (UPSC CSE 2018) Q) Discussion the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.(UPSC CSE 2014) Q) To… Continue reading [14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite
UPSC History Optional Syllabus for IAS 2024
History is an important subject for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civils, appearing in both Prelims and Optional papers (if chosen). The history syllabus of Prelims differs from the UPSC history optional syllabus, though some topics or themes might overlap. UPSC history syllabus for Prelims is mandatory for every UPSC aspirant, while the optional syllabus… Continue reading UPSC History Optional Syllabus for IAS 2024
12th October
International NGOs and the Perils of Outsourcing Development
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Workplace carcinogens are increasingly a global problem
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
As the green patch spreads in Antarctica, hereâs what is worrying scientists
Nobel and other Prizes
Literature Nobel, 2024
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Baku and South Caucasus Region
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Hurricane Milton
[12th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood
PYQ Relevance: Q) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has heen a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q) To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note âTemporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmirâ, temporary? Discuss the… Continue reading [12th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood
11th October
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Rise in life expectancy has slowed dramatically: New study
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Can India escape middle-income trap?
Judicial Pendency
The grueling course of litigation in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN
[pib] India’s Statement at the 21st ASEAN-India SummitÂ
Higher Education â RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[pib] Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What are Synthetic Medical Images?
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
NABARD Survey on Rural Financial Inclusion
[11th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The U.K. and âleaving lessonsâ from the Indian Ocean
PYQ Relevance: Q) What do you understand by âThe String of Pearlsâ? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this. (UPSC CSE 2013)Q) Explain the formation of thousands of islands in the Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. (UPSC CSE 2014)Q) Project âMausamâ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative… Continue reading [11th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The U.K. and âleaving lessonsâ from the Indian Ocean
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Comprehensive UPSC Mains 2024 GS Model Solutions: GS1, GS2, GS3, and GS4
Preparing for the UPSC CSE Mains requires a deep understanding of a wide range of subjects, including history, governance, economy, ethics, and much more. One of the most effective ways to enhance your preparation is by analyzing past questions and practicing with model answers. In this pillar page, you will find links to detailed model… Continue reading Comprehensive UPSC Mains 2024 GS Model Solutions: GS1, GS2, GS3, and GS4
10th October
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
What is the Samsung worker’s strike in Chennai about?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Fairwork India report highlights the absence of local living wage for gig workers, aggregators turning their back to collectivization
Mother and Child Health â Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
What is fortified rice? Why did the Centre extend the initiative for its distribution of schemes
Mount Dhaulagiri
Tiger Conservation Efforts â Project Tiger, etc.
Amangarh Tiger Reserve
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] WHO declares that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024
What is the Marburg Virus?
[10th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Mental health in Indiaâs material world
PYQ Relevance: Q). Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.â Analyse. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q) The public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives… Continue reading [10th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Mental health in Indiaâs material world
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