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
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
