Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources [4th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelines the States? op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc To tackle India’s waste problem, new rules turn focus to source Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters,Government Scheme/Policies
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries How did the space sector fare in the budget? Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Government Budgeting,Inclusive Growth & Issues
Interstate River Water Dispute Pennaiyar River Inter State Water Dispute Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure,Seperation Of Power
Banking Sector Reforms SBI launches CHAKRA for financing sunrise sectors Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc. Indian Scientists Develop Single Unit Solar Energy Capture and Storage Device Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Wetland Conservation Wetlands as a National Public Good Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia