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3rd October
[3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Govt printed, then shelved elephant census report as numbers fell by 20% in 5 years
J&K – The issues around the state
What special status is Ladakh seeking?
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Food safety laws in states
Indian Navy Updates
Second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
What are Psychedelic Drugs?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Golden Langur
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Fluorescent Nano-Diamonds (FND)
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
F&O: How will Sebi’s new rules affect traders and brokers?
2nd October
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Surat’s diamond industry struggles to sparkle amid geopolitical tensions
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Preparing for the next pandemic: what NITI Aayog report says
Foreign Policy Watch: India-France
In France, a summit for diplomacy, tech and diversity
Land Reforms
[2nd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review
How India’s Temples are Run?
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
BRCA Testing
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Arun River
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in News: Swallowtail Butterfly
1st October
Nuclear Energy
[1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy
Tribes in News
Tea tribes marginalized in Assam despite their contribution to the economy
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
The La Nina and North India’s pollution
Nobel and other Prizes
New science awards, old political project
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Annular Solar Eclipse
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise KAZIND-2024
Citizenship and Related Issues
Who is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)?
30th September
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Was animal fat present in Tirupati laddus?
Swachh Bharat Mission
With 2026 target approaching, clearing of 50% landfill sites in big cities yet to start
Swachh Bharat Mission
92% of workers cleaning urban sewers, septic tanks from SC, ST, OBC groups: survey
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Neutrino Fog
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Dead Coral Skeletons hinder Reef Regeneration
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Arogya Sanjeevani Policy
Air Pollution
[30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook
| Subject | ’08 | ’09 | ’10 | ’11 | ’12 | ’13 | ’14 | ’15 | ’16 | ’17 | ’18 | ’19 | ’20 | ’21 | ’22 | ’23 | ’24 | ’25 | ’26 | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | 14 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 314 BIG |
| Economics | 4 | 15 | 28 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 273 BIG |
| Science & Technology | 27 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 231 BIG |
| Polity | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 226 BIG |
| Geography | 21 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 204 BIG |
| Art & Culture | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 179 BIG |
| Modern History | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 153 BIG |
| International Relations | 7 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 1 | · | 4 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 152 BIG |
| Governance | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | · | 1 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 116 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 83 |
| Off-topics / Misc | 20 | 25 | · | · | · | · | · | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 60 |
| Ethics | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 3 | 3 |
