Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc. Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Vulture Safe Zones in Tamil Nadu Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Rise in Mugger Crocodile Population in Similipal National Park Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Coal and Mining Sector [15th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: An exploration of India’s mineral diplomacy Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
ISRO Missions and Discoveries What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology Explained | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary,Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China China reiterates claim over Shaksgam Valley Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges PFRDA forms high-level committee for assured payouts under NPS Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc. Havana Syndrome Back Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Responsible Nations Index (RNI) Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Karuna Abhiyan 2026 Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran [14th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Decisive new factors in the Iran conundrum op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough India must focus on AI and its environmental impact Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc. Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised? Explained | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc. CEC Recommends Restoring Original ESZ Around Bannerghatta National Park Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Nuclear Energy Greenwald Limit in Fusion Research Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Air Pollution Air Pollution Aerosols Intensify and Prolong Winter Fog Over North India: IIT Madras Study Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
ISRO Missions and Discoveries PSLV-C62 Mission Failure Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc. DRDO Successfully Flight Tests Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc. [13th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Early investment in children, the key to India’s future op-ed snap | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies,Schemes For Vulnerable Sections
