Start-up Ecosystem In India Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc. [19th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being op-ed snap | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc. India’s record rice output comes with challenges Explained | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Food Processing & Related Industries In India
Foreign Policy Watch: India – Germany India Germany Ties can only soar higher Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia Mount Elbrus World Mapping | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered Dugong Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc. Coconut Root Wilt Disease Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States [17th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: On mute: On the U.S., geopolitical turmoil, India’s response op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran Talks on Chabahar will continue with U.S. and Iran: India Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Start-up Ecosystem In India Nearly 44,000 startups registered in 2025, highest since the launch of Startup India Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc. Global Risks Report 2026Â Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc. NITI Aayog Report on MSME Scheme Convergence Schemes | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough Project Suncatcher Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Electoral Reforms In India Indelible Ink Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News Thiruvalluvar Day Prelims Only | Art and Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States The message in India’s late entry to US-led groupings Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Electoral Reforms In India Fake news, deepfakes, influencers-Elections 2026 Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,Parliament & State Legislatures,Representation Of People's Act
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc. Bio Safety Level 4 Containment Facility in Gandhinagar Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Land Reforms Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment and Jamma Bane System in Coorg Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History
