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16th January
Death Penalty Abolition Debate
Does ‘blood money’ have a legal standing?
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
No, legal guarantee for MSP is not a “folly”
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Makaravilakku Festival
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.1
Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.
[pib] National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
[16th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Social justice and a lost chance by a Prime Minister
PYQ Relevance: Q) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have previously focused on topics like ‘Concept of Social Justice’ (2016) and ‘Implementation of… Continue reading [16th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Social justice and a lost chance by a Prime Minister
14th January
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
VP calls for authentic, practical research
Indians abroad
Judicial Reforms
Right to Access to Justice Not Absolute: Supreme Court (SC)
In news: Diego Garcia Island
Civil Services Reforms
[pib] State Public Service Commission (SPSC)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What is Sovereign AI?
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[pib] Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform
[14th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Transforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity
PYQ Relevance: Q) “Though women in post-independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women’s education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘social attitude… Continue reading [14th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Transforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity
13th January
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Are lithium batteries on flights dangerous?
Right To Privacy
Should voter IDs be linked with Aadhaar?
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Is groundwater contamination high in India?
Inland Waterways
National River Traffic and Navigation System (NRT&NS) is launched
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
[pib] UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD)
Internal Security Architecture Shortcomings – Key Forces, NIA, IB, CCTNS, etc.
INTERPOL publishes first Silver Notice targeting criminal assets
Pension Reforms
[pib] SECL launches Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB) Cell
[13th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning
PYQ Relevance: Q) Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable examples. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘Impact of digital technology’ (2021) and ‘N. Srikrishna Committee Report’ (2018). According to the AuthBridge Report… Continue reading [13th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning
11th January
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
GenomeIndia project complete, PM Modi calls it historic
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
India’s journey so far on the AI military bandwagon
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Why the sex ratio in Haryana dropped to an eight-year low in 2024?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Prez invite Republic Day reception set to honour crafts from South India
BRICS Summits
Indonesia officially joined BRICS as the 11th member
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Odisha
Mapping: Gulf of Mexico
[11th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Forging leadership with India’s youth power
PYQ Relevance:Q) “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? (UPSC CSE 2016)Q) Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of… Continue reading [11th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Forging leadership with India’s youth power
10th January
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Versions 1.0 vs 2.0 Comparison
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Tirupati stampede: Why stampedes take place, how to mitigate risks
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Section 152 of BNS should not become a proxy for sedition
Citizenship and Related Issues
Is India open to the idea of dual citizenship?
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
WEF released Future of Jobs Report, 2025
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
The Dam Safety Act of 2021
Languages and Eighth Schedule
Centre has notified grant of classical language status to Marathi
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Miyawaki Technique
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[10th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: We need accessibility rules that are based on principles
PYQ Relevance: Q) Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanisms for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss (UPSC CSE 2017)Q) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (UPSC… Continue reading [10th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: We need accessibility rules that are based on principles
9th January
Coal and Mining Sector
Several workers stuck in a coal mine in Assam
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
The right to food and the struggle with the PDS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Report on AI governance guidelines development
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
What is a Polar Vortex?
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
What is Section 479 of the BNSS, 2023?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Selective Gene Silencing?
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
Ministry of Defence declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’
[9th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster
PYQ Relevance: Q) The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Benefits of interlinking of rivers in (2020), and ‘Advantages and challenges of River water linking ’ in (2017). On December… Continue reading [9th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster
8th January
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Home Minister launches ‘Bharatpol’ for international police assistance
NITI Aayog’s Assessment
NITI Aayog completes 10 years
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
More flexibility, but also greater challenges
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
India’s Coffee Export surpasses USD 1 Billion for first time
Innovation Ecosystem in India
Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
What is Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)?
What are the ‘Panch Pran’?
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[8th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy
PYQ Relevance: Q) The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests. (UPSC CSE 2014) Mentor’s… Continue reading [8th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy
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7th January
Decoding the National Anthem Controversy
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
Indo-US nuclear deal
Digital India Initiatives
Enhancing governance the digital way
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Nanopore Technology
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
FAO Statistical Yearbook, 2024
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
[pib] UJALA: 10 Years of Energy-Efficient Lighting
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
What is Human Metapneumo- Virus (HMPV)?
[7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days
PYQ Relevance: Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.(UPSC CSE 2017) Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence… Continue reading [7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days
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6th January
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Why was the no-detention policy rolled back?
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
LEADS 2024’ Report Released
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Why is rupee weakening against dollar?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
India needs to prioritise preventive care
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Indus Valley Script
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Migratory Bats ‘surf’ storm front winds to save energy
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
How are Zebrafishes able to repair damaged hearts?
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Chhattisgarh first state to link Forest Ecosystem with Green GDP
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
[6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead
PYQ Relevance: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on… Continue reading [6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead
5th January
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4th January
Air Pollution
India’s emissions inventory & efforts at mitigation
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India Secures 14.3% of Global Remittances in 2024: World Bank
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
India, cross-border insolvency and legal reform
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is KM3NeT Project?
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Banana Cultivation in India
In news: Trinidad and Tobago
[4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets
PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘Election Commission of India’ (2022) and ‘Simultaneous… Continue reading [4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets
3rd January
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Ukraine ends supply of Russian gas to Europe
Crop Insurance – PMFBY, etc.
Union Cabinet approved the continuation of PMFBY and RWBCIS until 2025-26
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Annual Ground Water Quality Report – 2024
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
[pib] What is Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) ?
Tobacco: The Silent Killer
[pib] Tobacco Board of India
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia
[3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’
PYQ Relevance: Q) Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on ‘tolerance, assimilation and pluralism’ (2022) and ‘spirit and tolerance’ (2017). In the book Polarization: What Everyone Needs… Continue reading [3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’
2nd January
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Quad members vow to work vigorously towards a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific
Judicial Reforms
The nature of dissent in the Indian judiciary
Electoral Reforms In India
Tackling delimitation by reversing population control
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Google Quantum AI’s Chip ‘Willow’
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
In news: Similipal Tiger Reserve
Indian Navy Updates
What is Coastal Security Scheme (CSS)?
Digital India Initiatives
[pib] CPGRAMS 3 Years, 70 Lakh Grievances Solved
[2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings
PYQ Relevance:Q) To what extent, in your view, the Parliament can ensure accountability of the executive in India? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Parliamentary Sessions (2017 & 2018) and Parliamentary Powers (2021). The recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament has been criticized for lacking productivity due to frequent disruptions.… Continue reading [2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings
31st December
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
On India’s obligations towards the Rohingya
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Why ISRO’s ‘docking’ mission today is critical for India’s space ambitions?
Digital India Initiatives
UPI duopoly’s rise and market vulnerabilities
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, 2023-24
Tourism Sector
In news: Pangong Lake
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Marine Heatwave killed four million Alaska seabirds
[31st December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the danger of poorly manufactured drugs
PYQ Relevance:Q) How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on Drug regulation (2013) and Patent Issues in India (2018). India ranks as the third largest producer of pharmaceuticals in terms of volume and fourteenth largest in… Continue reading [31st December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the danger of poorly manufactured drugs
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30th December
Judicial Reforms
The challenge of holding judges accountable
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but expect tariff trouble, FTA push: Former Ambassador Juster
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
ISRO SpaDEx PSLV-C60 Launch
RBI Notifications
Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
In news: Parker Solar Probe
US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
What is the H-1B Visa Program?
[30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines
PYQ Relevance: Q. What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements. (CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the development of Airports (2017), and ‘application in aviation ’ (2013). The December 5, 2024, incident involving an Air… Continue reading [30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines
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