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19th October
The Crisis In The Middle East
Places in news: Rafah Crossing
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Caste Enumeration and OBC Sub-Categorization in India
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
Centre raises MSP for Rabi Crops
Intellectual Property Rights in India
Copyright Protection for Religious Texts
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Quantum Algorithms: The Power and Promise
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
The explosion of digital uncertainty
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
In India, reproductive autonomy remains a pipedream
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
India’s Evolving Role in the Middle East Crisis
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18th October
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
[pib] Setu Bandhan Scheme
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
CJI lists measures against LGBTQI Discrimination
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
Judicial Perspectives on LGBTQI Marriage and Adoption Issues
Prime Minister’s Office : Important Updates
Explained: India’s Bid for the 2036 Olympics
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted
Human Rights Issues
The Controversy Surrounding White Phosphorus Munitions
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Rethinking the 2022 Wildlife Protection Act
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17th October
Wetland Conservation
Places in news: Dhanauri Wetland
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
How do some Cancer Cells survive Chemotherapy?
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Money Laundering Probe against a Political Party
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
Supreme Court declines to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
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16th October
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh explore RCEP Membership
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Egypt attains WHO ‘Gold Tier’ status in Hepatitis C Elimination
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
India-Sri Lanka Ferry Service
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Disruption in Earth’s Water Cycle
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
India seeks inclusion of Traditional Medicine on WHO’s ICD List
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Centre launches Green Credit Program (GCP)
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Shortage of Doctors in India
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Sustainable water management in Agriculture
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14th October
Wetland Conservation
Kanwar Lake: Bihar’s only Ramsar Site drying up
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
CAR-T Cell Therapy approved for Cancer
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP)
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Abortion Rights in India: Legal Complexities and Ethical Dilemmas
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
No restriction on Laptop Imports: Centre
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
India and Maldives ties
The Crisis In The Middle East
The Gaza War and Its Ramifications
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women and water and the potential of green jobs
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13th October
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Large Ozone Hole detected over Antarctica
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Recent GI tags awarded
The Crisis In The Middle East
War Crimes Laws invoked in Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
India ranks 111/125 in Global Hunger Index, 2023
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Hottest September ever and climate change
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Labour force participation
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance
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12th October
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Goa’s Cashew Industry receives GI Tag
OBOR Initiative
CPEC: A Decade On and Challenges Ahead
The Crisis In The Middle East
India’s Evolving Diplomatic Stance on Palestine
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Finfluencers: What You Need to Know
The Crisis In The Middle East
Operation Ajay to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel
Coal and Mining Sector
New Royalty Rates for Strategic Minerals, Lithium and REEs
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Supreme Court’s divided on Abortion: A Complex Legal Dilemma
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Government must handhold semi-conductor industry
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Threat posed by cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
Debate on UN Security Council reform
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11th October
The Crisis In The Middle East
Gandhi’s Stance on Israel and Palestine: A Closer Look
NPA Crisis
PCA Framework extended to government NBFCs
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate Change Trends: Trends, Shifts, or Decadal Cycles
Tribes in News
Baiga Tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh
Tax Reforms
Direct Tax Collections surged by 21.8%
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
We need evidence-based traditional medicine
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women’s Reservation Bill: A Fresh Start
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
The Maldives, the evolution of a democracy
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10th October
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Sri Lanka to take over as Chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Tribes in News
Scheduled Areas in India: A Constitutional Framework
Nobel and other Prizes
Economics Nobel to study Women in Workforce
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
India’s Unemployment Rate Declines: PLFS 2022-2023
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Shadow over women’s reservation
Banking Sector Reforms
The banking sector is leading the journey towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Mental health and the floundering informal worker
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution in AI Comprehension
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9th October
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Ageing World: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in the Elderly
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Iron Dome: Israel’s guardian against surprise Terror Attacks
RBI Notifications
RBI to unveil Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Watermeal: Tiny Plant for Space Nutrition
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s APEP Mission: Studying Solar Eclipse’s Impact on Earth’s Ionosphere
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT): Russia to pull Out
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Novel R21/Matrix-M Vaccine for Malaria
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Atto-Physics: new tools to fathom the world of electrons
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Advancements in Xenotransplantation
The Crisis In The Middle East
India’s Evolving Relations with Israel and Palestine
Digital India Initiatives
India’s Digital Future: The Implications of the Digital India Act 2023
Services Sector
Building an India for manufacturers
The Crisis In The Middle East
Israel-Hamas War
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
India’s National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS)
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7th October
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Money Bill: SC to hear challenge
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate debate and India’s green energy journey
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Indian-Built ARTIP Technology Revolutionizes Astronomy
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
PUSA-44 Paddy Variety Ban in Punjab
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
TRAI can’t regulate OTT platforms: TDSAT
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
When can a Bill be designated as a ‘Money Bill’: SC to hear challenge
Liquor Policy of States
Explained: Delhi Excise Policy Scam
Tribes in News
Tribes in news: Hakki- Pikki
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Battle of Colachel: How an accidental shot ended Dutch plans for India
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6th October
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Bangladesh accepts first Uranium for Russia-backed Nuclear Plant
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Sammakka-Sarakka University: A Tribute to Tribal Legends
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Global Internet Freedom Decline in 2023
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
Go First crisis: What is Cape Town Convention?
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Counting rural women’s labour
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
India’s diabetes crisis
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5th October
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan
India-Japan Fund for Climate and Environment Projects
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Centre hikes LPG Subsidy for Ujjwala Beneficiaries to ₹300 per Cylinder
Make in India: Challenges & Prospects
[pib] Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) and Swavlamban 2.0
Nobel and other Prizes
Chemistry Nobel for Quantum Dots discovery
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Uterus Transplants: Procedure, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Sikkim
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
The impact of the Bihar caste survey
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
National Carbon Accounting: A Polysolution to a Polycrisis
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4th October
Nobel and other Prizes
Physics Nobel for Electron Dynamics
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Manufacturing PMI eased to 5-month low
Pension Reforms
Andhra Pradesh’s Guaranteed Pension System
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
UAPA invoked against Media agency
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Press Freedom and Free Speech in Southeast Asia
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Circular migration
Using AI for audit techniques
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
India’s milk crisis
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3rd October
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Lesser known facts about Lal Bahadur Shastri
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Minority Institutions need NOT provide Reservations: Madras HC
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Bihar Caste Survey: Key Highlights
Nobel and other Prizes
Medicine Nobel Prize 2023 for mRNA Vaccine Discovery
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Takeaways from Bihar caste survey
FDI in Indian economy
India’s rise is the big story. So where’s the FDI?
BRICS Summits
Building BRICS for the future
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2nd October
MGNREGA Scheme
Challenges with MGNREGA’s Social Audit Mechanism
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Karman Line: The Boundary of Space
Indian Army Updates
Project Udbhav: Rediscovering India’s Strategic Heritage for Modern Defense
RBI Notifications
Story of Mahatma Gandhi’s Portrait on Indian Banknotes
Aadhaar Card Issues
Concerns of using Aadhaar in Welfare Schemes
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Duarte Agostinho Case: A Youth-led Climate Lawsuit
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reaches 31-month high
Zika Virus Outbreak
Autoimmune Diseases and the Promise of Inverse Vaccines
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
An ageing India needs age-responsive TB care
Aadhaar Card Issues
The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare
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