14th December

Why Railways Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced?

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Syrian Crisis and its implications for Iran and regional geopolitics

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

[pib] National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

In news: Nicaragua

Prelims Only World Mapping | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

[pib] Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Steel Industry – Current challenges, National Steel Policy 2017, etc

India launched the World’s first Green Steel Taxonomy

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

13th December

Beijing’s War Against Air Pollution

Explained | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

What is Disease X and why should the world prepare for it?

Explained | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges

The missing spotlight on urban local government polls

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Panchayats & Local Bodies

Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.

Assessment of Water Resources of India, 2024 by CWC

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 1: GS1-12.Distribution of key Natural Resources (world, South Asia and Indian subcontinent)

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

[pib] DAE-Homi Bhabha Chair Scheme

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

In news: Durgadi Fort

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-01.Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

12th December

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Vaikom- two States, two leaders and a tale of reform

Explained | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues);

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

Climate impact of exploring space passing below the radar

Explained | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Judicial Reforms

Impeachment of Judges

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Centre wants States to make Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

[pib] Projects under PM-DevINE Scheme

Schemes | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

[pib] Jan Aushadhi Kendra’s by PACS

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

11th December

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

The significance of ANI versus OpenAI

Explained | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Judicial Reforms

The code of conduct judges need to follow

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

Deepening India’s steps as a key space-faring nation

Explained | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Draft UGC Regulations, 2024

Prelims Only | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.