Project Vault: US Critical Minerals Stockpiling Initiative

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Indian Air Force Updates

Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology Test 2026

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

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

Wetland Conservation

[3rd February 2026] The Hindu OpeD: Wetlands as a national public good

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Decleration

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.

Rs10,000-crore dosage for biobharma

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.

Rare Earth Corridors in Coastal States

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth,Government Budgeting