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30th September

Nobel and other Prizes

In news: SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Electoral Reforms In India

Electoral Bond Sale: Impact on Political Funding

Schemes | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Representation Of People's Act

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

Dawn of Passkeys: A Password-Free Future

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Temple entry for women : Gender Equality v/s Religious Freedom

Debate over Temple Priest Appointments in Tamil Nadu

SC Judgements | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives

Maldives Presidential Elections: Geopolitical Implications

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood - Relations

Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc

Status of Dumpsite Remediation across India

Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Gandhi and Ambedkar Dynamic

op-ed snap | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

WTO and India

Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Need for more women police

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

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29th September

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Lesser-Known Facets of Bhagat Singh’s Life

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Gujarat bans Conocarpus Plant

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

Inside the Digital World of Cookies

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Bridging Gender Gaps in Cancer Care: The Lancet Commission Report

IOCR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.

India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) Widens: Implications and Outlook

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: External State & Non-State Actors: Challenges To Internal Security.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

Should generative Artificial Intelligence be regulated?

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Salient features of Indian Society

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

India’s Kidney Crisis

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

29th Sep 23 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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28th September

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Alzheimer’s Research: Mystery of Brain Cell Death

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

AFSPA Extension in Manipur: A Delicate Balancing Act

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

India to unveil 50-year Government Bonds

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Challenges and Opportunities of India’s Aging Population

IOCR | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

AFSPA likely to end from Assam

| Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Organized Crime & Terrorism

Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN

ASEAN’s China dilemma

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

One Nation, One Election: Prospects and Challenges

One Nation, One Election – wrong problem, bad solution

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism,Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

MS Swaminathan: Father of the Green Revolution

op-ed snap | Trivia | : Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Post-Independence

28th Sep 23 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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27th September

Nobel and other Prizes

In news: Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Balsams blossom in Munnar

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.

Extension to the RoDTEP Scheme

Schemes | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Start-up Ecosystem In India

Centre seeks to ease Angel Tax Provisions

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Investment Models

OBOR Initiative

Nepal refuses to join China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI)

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.

Challenge of Phosphorus Scarcity and Pollution: A Need for Innovative Solutions

Explained | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.

Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

India-Canada Relations: The Need for Constructive Engagement

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

Climate Change and Infectious Diseases

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

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26th September

Monsoon Updates

Southwest Monsoon begins early Withdrawal/Retreat

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

How Indians and their Boats fared in the Deep Sea?

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Tobacco: The Silent Killer

Tobacco Warnings on OTT Platforms: A Closer Look at the Debate

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

NPA Crisis

RBI asks for SARFAESI Act Compliance

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.

Parliamentary Panel findings on the New Education Policy, 2020

DOMR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU

India-France Relations

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

What’s the link between GDP growth and employment in India

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Digital India Initiatives

Safeguarding India’s Digital Youth: A Call for Ethical AI Regulation

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: E-Governance

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26th Sep 23 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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25th September

J&K – The issues around the state

Places in news: Gurez Valley

Places in news | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

How the Sikh migration to Canada began?

Explained | History | Mains Paper 2: Indian Diaspora

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in news: Nilgiri Tahr

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Coronavirus – Economic Issues

What are the Reasons for Rise in Global Debt?

IOCR | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

OSIRIS-REx Mission Returns to Earth with Asteroid Samples

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Intellectual Property Rights in India

Draft Patent Amendment Rules and Issues

Bills/Act/Laws | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Intellectual Property Rights

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Documented Tripitaka: Tracing Buddhism’s Sri Lanka Connection

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

How Bal Gangadhar Tilak made the worship of Lord Ganesh a grand community festival

op-ed snap | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

What will hold up women’s reservation Bill?

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

An economic corridor, the Israel link and the geopolitics

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

25th Sep 23 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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23rd September

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Types of Majorities in Parliament

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Why Gandhi opposed Caste-based Separate Electorates?

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Neuralink’s Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

India’s Inclusion in Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

108-Foot Adi Shankaracharya Statue in Omkareshwar, MP

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

Nepal at UN: Peace Process and Diplomatic Balancing Act

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Right To Privacy

Personality rights: What they are, how have courts ruled

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism – NCA, Lok Adalats, etc.

Mediation Act, 2023

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary,Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Earth Overshoot

Humans breach most of the planetary boundaries: What does it mean — and why it is significant

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

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22nd September

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Gurnards: New fish species discovered in Bengal’s Digha harbour

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

[pib] Nuakhai Festival

Prelims Only | Trivia | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc

Northeast’s Mithun gets ‘Food Animal’ Tag

Species | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Economics Of Animal-Rearing

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

China, US and India absent at Climate Ambition Summit

IOCR | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

Trade relations, and India’s agri imports from Canada

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc

Explained: Immunity of Legislators from Bribery Charges

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

BRICS Summits

BRICS is growing – and that doesn’t hurt India’s interests

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Issues related to Economic growth

Propelling India’s development the right way

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues

Biofuel Policy

Ethanol – a saviour that gives savings

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

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21st September

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Constitutionality of SC/ST Reservation Extensions in LS, Assemblies: A Critical Examination

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Evolution of “Socialist” and “Secular” in Indian Constitution’s Preamble

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

TrueNat Test to detect Nipah

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Citizenship and Related Issues

Constitution Bench to hear challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship Act

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Electoral Reforms In India

Delimitation Debate: Gender vs. Regional Caste Identities

Bills/Act/Laws | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

Canada needs to see India – not just the diaspora

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

Three years of the Abraham Accords

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Women’s share in Assemblies less than 10% in 20 States

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

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20th September

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

Five Eyes Alliance backs Khalistani Probe

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

The Crisis In The Middle East

Azerbaijan launches crackdown against Armenia

Places in news | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

73rd and 74th Amendments and Reservation for Women

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

UNESCO Heritage Status for Hoysala Temples in Karnataka

Historical Sites | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

India- Canada Diplomatic Face-Offs over Khalistan

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Women’s Reservation Bill: A Long Road Ahead

Bills/Act/Laws Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.

India-Middle East-Europe Corridor: The way to a new world order

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Women’s reservation: What is the road ahead, before it can be implemented

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead

The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

20th Sep 23 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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19th September

Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.

YashoBhoomi: India’s Premier Convention and Expo Centre

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Indian Missile Program Updates

Defence Ministry nods to buy Pralay Ballistic Missiles

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO

Reforming H-1B Visa Program: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Pledge

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Indian Diaspora

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Transformations and Trends in the Indian Parliament over 75 Years

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Digital India Initiatives

Bima Sugam: Is it a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector, and how will it benefit customers?

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Global initiatives in Quantum Computing

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Canada

The Khalistan shadow on India-Canada ties, over the years

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

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