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10th October

Science and Technology › Nobel Prizes

Why jurist Navi Pillay’s work matters for a world facing ‘existential challenges’

GS3 · GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

10 Oct 2026

Explained
Social Justice › Education

Invest in question banks, set question paper closer to exam: House panel to NTA

GS2 · GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

10 Oct 2026

DOMR
Indian Society › Women

From Cornell to Kolkata, let’s work with the boys who will one day be men

GS1 · GS1-07.Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.

10 Oct 2026

Op-ed
Social Justice › Education

Why primary school teachers quit, or are demotivated

GS2 · GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

10 Oct 2026

IOCR Op-ed
International Relations › GroupingsXRegional

BRICS in a fragmented world order, a test of relevance

GS2 · GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

10 Oct 2026

IOCR Op-ed
Polity › RPAxElectoral Reforms

Admitting ‘instances of bulk Form 7 filing for voter deletion’, EC sets limit

GS2 · GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

10 Oct 2026

DOMR
Polity › Fundamental Rights and Duties

MP HC nixes 27% OBC reservation, says case not made out for raise

GS2 · GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution

10 Oct 2026

Bills/Act/Laws States
Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

How India plans to rebuild its new investment treaty network to attract investors

GS3 · GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

10 Oct 2026
Economics › Demographic Dividend

India’s ‘WorldSkills’ medals reflect patient investment

GS3 · GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

10 Oct 2026

First/Record IOCR Op-ed
9th October

Science and Technology › Nobel Prizes

Nobel Prize in Literature: Anne Carson: A provocateur who blurs boundaries between genres

GS3 · GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

9 Oct 2026

Explained
Social Justice › Health

Closing the gaps in early childhood eye care

GS2 · GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

9 Oct 2026

Schemes
Social Justice › Health

Hunting for villains, not searching for truth

GS2 · GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

9 Oct 2026

Bills/Act/Laws First/Record Op-ed SC Judgements
Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

Worst of El Nino yet to come, peak likely in December, says UN body

GS1 · GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography

9 Oct 2026

IOCR
Environment › PollutionXSources

Why stubble fires keep coming back

GS3 · GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

9 Oct 2026

Bills/Act/Laws DOMR
Environment › Air Pollution and Related Issues

To combat pollution, we need to cast a wider net beyond the city

GS3 · GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

9 Oct 2026

Op-ed Schemes
Internal Security › Security Forces mandate

Govt. notifies CAPF Act amid challenge pending before SC

GS3 · GS3-24.Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

9 Oct 2026

Bills/Act/Laws SC Judgements
Governance › Sectoral Regulatory Bodies

Govt to put 30% cap on trade margin of 110 non-scheduled cancer drugs

GS2 · GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies

9 Oct 2026

DOMR
Polity › RPAxElectoral Reforms

Flawed by design, exclusionary in impact

GS2 · GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

9 Oct 2026

Bills/Act/Laws DOMR Op-ed SC Judgements
Economics › GST

Taxman’s pre-prosecution arrest powers taken away

GS3 · GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

9 Oct 2026

DOMR
Economics › Inflation

Why edible oils are worst affected by food inflation

GS3 · GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

9 Oct 2026

Explained First/Record IOCR
Economics › BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing

Calibrating India’s inbound investment framework

GS3 · GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

9 Oct 2026

Bills/Act/Laws IOCR Op-ed

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