Right To Privacy [20th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Issues related to Economic growth Supreme Court slams unchecked freebies, questions ‘appeasement’ Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough AI’s workhorse: What is a GPU? How does it work? Explained | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Air Pollution ISRO to test improved fire detection algorithm during rabi harvest Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China General Naravane on India China boundary issue Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Padayappa the wild tusker in Munnar Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc Supreme Court flags fiscal impact of unchecked freebies Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary
Intellectual Property Rights in India [19th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy
Judicial Reforms The need for diversity in the judiciary Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions Nicobar project’s strategic and ecological consequences Explained | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Proposal on Flying Ban for Unruly Passengers Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc. Forest Rights Act Cells in Odisha under Central Scrutiny Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East India stays out of UN Joint Statement on West Bank Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Right To Privacy Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on DPDP Act Challenge Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations [18th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: The new world disorder, from rules to might op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities The 1946 Royal Navy revolt: solidarity amid sharpening polarisation Explained | History | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France India and France upgrade their ties to strategic partnership Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Right To Privacy Ramdev’s Personality Rights Plea before Delhi High Court Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran Iran briefly closes the Strait of Hormuz amid US nuclear talks Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough AI Mission 2.0 and Expansion of Common Compute Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc. India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line at Vemagal Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indigenization Of Technology,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc. Supreme Court on Fraternity & Public Speech by Constitutional Functionaries Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
[17th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: India’s federalism is need of a structural reset op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc. The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
Tribes in News A seperate classification for denotified tribes Explained | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc. District Cooling as a Climate and Urban Solution for India Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Agriculture and related issues
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc. Japan’s Lake Suwa and the Disappearing “God’s Crossing” Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc. Supreme Court to Revisit Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Regime Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc. R&D Roadmap for CCUS Launched to Achieve Net Zero by 2070 Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc. DPDP Act vs RTI Act: SC Refers Challenge to Constitution Bench Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions Great Nicobar Mega Project Cleared by NGT Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia
Digital India Initiatives UPI One World Wallet Extended for Foreign Visitors Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy