Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc. [3rd January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Transforming a waste-ridden urban India op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc. How rice farmers can cut methane and make money off it Explained | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia,Different Types Of Irrigation & Irrigation Systems
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc. Energy transition will need more than chasing the sun or the wind Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches new logo and mascot Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU Bulgaria joins the eurozone Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Central Excise Amendment on tobacco products Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited launches Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc. [2nd January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Mandating student presence, erasing learning op-ed snap | Education | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc. Why does India need climate resilient agriculture Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough AI Impact Summit 2026Â Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered Amazonian Stingless Bees Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc. Nimesulide Ban Prelims Only | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention  Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc. Pralay Missile Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc. Candida auris Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough PathGennie Software Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology Copper Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Air Pollution Secondary Pollutants Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
ISRO Missions and Discoveries [1st January 2026] The Hindu OpED: India’s space programme, a people’s space journey op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Indigenization Of Technology
