BRICS Summits RBI proposes CBDC linkage on BRICS agenda Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD [20th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: In a changing world, it is ‘small tables, big dividends’ op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Ocean Governance – UNCLOS, ISA, High Seas Teaty, etc. India to initiate domestic framework for ratifying High Seas Treaty Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Nuclear Energy DAE’s nuclear pivot: Light water push to tap global markets, retain heavy water edge Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Nuclear Energy Indigenous Light Water Reactor Push Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc. Indigenous Sodium Ion Battery Development in India Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields
BRICS Summits BRICS Plus Naval Drills and South Africa Probe Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Second Range wide Dolphin Survey Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
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
