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29th December
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Exploiting 5G strategically
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Reforms with the future and farming needs in mind
Digital India Initiatives
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Proxima Centauri: the closest star to the Sun
Banking Sector Reforms
What are Zero Coupon Bonds?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Foreign architects of Indian cities
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
[pib] International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country
PPP Investment Models: HAM, Swiss Challenge, Kelkar Committee
The possibility of a two-front war
[Burning Issue] India- Bangladesh: The economic comparison
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28th December
Dealing with the challenges India faces
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Dangers lurking beneath economic recovery
Anti Defection Law
Governor’s role in calling an Assembly Session
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
What is Inner-Line Permit?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was freedom fighter Udham Singh?
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Wild Sun Rose (Portulaca Laljii)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] PM-JAY SEHAT
Recap: Agricultural Reform Bills 2020
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26th December
Important Judgements In News
Deconstructing the opposition between merit and reservation
President’s Rule
Possibility of judicial use or misuse of Article 356
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Reading the new US policy on Tibet
Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.
IISER scientists identify the gene that greens plants
Fertilizer Sector reforms – NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
How dangerous is Ammonia?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Places in news: Rahim’s Tomb
[Burning Issue] Five Years of Paris Agreement
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25th December
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Issues related to Urban local bodies
Governance reforms in central universities
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Declining seating of the state legislature and issues with it.
Banking Sector Reforms
What is Positive Pay System?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
History: Visva-Bharati University
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
What are Fastags?
Wetland Conservation
[pib] Tso Kar Wetland Complex
Wetland Conservation
Mapping: Caspian Sea
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24th December
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Key lesson from farmers’ protest
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Fixed-term employees
Jallikattu Debate
TN govt gives nod for Jallikattu
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
World to breach 1.5°C threshold by 2027-2042
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Significance and History of National Farmers’ Day
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Scheduled Castes Post-matric Scholarship Plan
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23rd December
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Budget’s big worry: the food subsidy
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Five years since Paris Agreement, an opportunity to build back better
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
The new League of Nations
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Tibetan Policy and Support Act (TPSA)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
No need for a Two-Child Policy
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Why the universe has less ‘antimatter’ than matter?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Firefly Bird Diverters’ to save the Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
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22nd December
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
India’s new Europolitik
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Spectrum auction
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Winter Solstice?
Urban Floods
Bihar to change Kosi’s course to save the ancient site
Establishing trust between government and citizens
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Festivals in news: Chillai Kalan
UDAY Scheme for Discoms
[pib] Rights to the Electricity Consumers
Tiger Conservation Efforts – Project Tiger, etc.
[pib] Leopard Population in India
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21st December
Policy implementation in India : Issues
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Dominance of Private healthcare in India & Related issues
Human Rights Issues
Custodial torture in India
Biofuel Policy
E20 Fuel to Cut Vehicular Emissions
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
What is Intentional Genomic Alteration?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Khudiram Bose?
Indian Navy Updates
Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC)
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Himalayan trillium
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Laying the foundation for faster growth
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19th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Friend and neighbour: India-Bangladesh relations
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Government must promote crop diversification by setting MSP for other crops as well
Civil Services Reforms
West Bengal IPS Controversy
President’s Rule
Andhra Pradesh High Court and the CM Row
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
What is the SolarWinds Hack?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Christmas-Star Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Gas Production in Krishna-Godavari Basin
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Person in news: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Koothambalam of Guruvayur Temple
[Burning Issue] Substance Abuse in India
The rising abuse of narcotic drugs in India has come to limelight after the alleged suicide of a notable actor… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Substance Abuse in India
18th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
India-UK Relations
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
In agri-reforms, go back to the drawing board
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
Converting waste to energy
Important Judgements In News
Plea in SC against 1975-77 Emergency
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Back in news: Right to Protest
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
CMS-01 Satellite launched by ISRO
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
A-68s: Largest floating Iceberg
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Metal CO2 Battery
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
[pib] Haldibari – Chilahati Rail Link
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17th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Why Are Most Assam Farmers Not Protesting Against the Farm Laws?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill (2020).
WTO and India
The many challenges for WTO
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
How Parliament meets
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
U.S. puts India on ‘currency manipulators’ monitoring list
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Chang’e 5 returns to Earth carrying moon rocks
Human Development Report by UNDP
Human Development Index (HDI) 2019
J&K – The issues around the state
[pib] PM Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)
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16th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Punjab, Haryana need to look beyond MSP crops
Digital India Initiatives
PM -WANI : As Game changer
Judicial Pendency
Law and disorder
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
US imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
Issues related to Judicial appointment
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Indian bison (Gaur)
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15th December
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Convergence of agrarian discontent in South
Medical Education Governance in India
Standards must not be lowered to certify Ayurveda postgraduates surgeons
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
India needs to rethink its nutrition agenda
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Delimitation should be based on 2031 Census
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
National Family Health Survey- 5 Part: I
Global Geological And Climatic Events
How to measure a Mountain?
Indian Navy Updates
What is Project 17A?
Gravitational Wave Observations
Galaxy NGC 6240
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Himalayan Serow
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14th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Hazardous ideas for the Himalayas
Medical Education Governance in India
Issues related to Nursing Sector in India
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
The roots of the agricultural crisis run deep
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Hydroponics: the art of soil-less farming
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Shola Sky Islands of the Western Ghats
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
How epigenetics alters inherited genetics’ message
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Matru Sahyogini Samitis Scheme
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Species in news: Myristica Swamp Treefrog
Indian Army Updates
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
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12th December
Banking Sector Reforms
A four-point agenda for Indian banking in the post-covid world
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Demand for repeal of the law and importance of parliamentary scrutiny
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Five years of Paris Agreement
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
India’s Commitment for Paris Agreement
Monsoon Updates
What are Rossby Waves?
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
N.K. Singh calls for a fresh look at the Seventh Schedule
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Voluntary Disclosure of Exotic Pets
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Plasmodium Ovale and Other types of Malaria
Electoral Reforms In India
Digital Voter ID Card and its benefits
[Burning Issue] COVID-19 Vaccination Challenges
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11th December
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Renewable Energy Generation: Betting on the green power market
The Crisis In The Middle East
Morocco to normalize ties with Israel
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT)
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
What is Shakti Act?
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
UN Population Award for 2020
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Aurora Borealis?
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Mystery illness in Eluru
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
Iran’s calculated risk
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