Languages and Eighth Schedule [21st February 2026] The Hindu OpED: ‘Bhasha’ matters in India’s multilingual moment op-ed snap | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States Why India chose to be an observer in Trump’s Board of Peace Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran Strait of Hormuz, key to global energy security, in spotlight amid Iran crisis Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges Vibrant Villages Programme Phase II launched to strengthen border areas Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States India attends U.S. Board of Peace meeting as observer Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges Bela Gram becomes Maharashtra’s first net zero village Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Panchayats & Local Bodies
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia COAS visit to Australia strengthens defence ties Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States India joins Pax Silica for resilient electronics supply chains Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India
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