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25th September
Innovation Ecosystem in India
What are retractions and why do they matter?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Navigating cross-border insolvency
Land Reforms
Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Findings based on Chinaâs Changâe-5 Mission
Defence Sector â DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
How does the selection works at Oscar Awards? Â
Trade Sector Updates â Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Spices Board targets exports of $25 billion by 2047
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24th September
Banking Sector Reforms
NBFC sector resilient under scale-based regulations framework: RBI bulletin
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Why Ambedkar and Gandhi disagreed on question of separate electorates for SC’s?
Child Rights â POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
How Supreme Court strengthened child pornography law?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
How Starlink satellites are âblindingâ astronomers?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Mary Poonen Lukose?
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Section 107 of the BNSS
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Massive Greenland Landslide
[24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China
PYQ Relevance: Q)Â âThe USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.â Explain. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q) The China-Pakistan… Continue reading [24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China
23rd September
Judicial Reforms
The perception of Justice
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Professional Indian women work the most hours globally  Â
Minority Issues â SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
U.P., Rajasthan, M.P. top in cases of atrocities on Dalits: report
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
Quad meet launches maritime and health initiatives
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Assam records 86% drop in Rhino Poaching since 2016
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector â M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
India, USA signed pact to set up Semiconductor Pact for National Security
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
Global Cybersecurity Index, 2024
Swachh Bharat Mission
[pib] Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 3.0
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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21st September
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Wide-ranging reforms undertaken in food-processing sector in last 10 years
Food Procurement and Distribution â PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Cabinet approves continuation of PM-AASHA to provide better prices to farmers
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Bombay HC strikes down amended IT rules
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Bio-RIDE Scheme
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Nagalandâs King Chilli Festival
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms â eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
[pib] Pest-Control Pheromone Dispenser
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Square Kilometer Array (SKA) becomes partially functional
[21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lankaâs ninth Presidential electionÂ
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20th September
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
FATF on India: Effective Money Laundering system, low prosecution
Banking Sector Reforms
Why US Fed cut interest rates, how India could be impacted?Â
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector â Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
White Revolution 2.0
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
100 Years of Harappan Civilization
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Why Earth will temporarily get a âMini-Moonâ in September?
Indian Army Updates
[pib] A poem on ‘National War Memorial’ and a chapter on ‘Veer Abdul Hameed’ included in NCERT
[20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures
PYQ Relevance: Q) Do you think BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? Waht are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) The Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in the South-East Asian country’s economy and… Continue reading [20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures
19th September
INCOIS Launches Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas Â
One Nation, One Election: Prospects and Challenges
Simultaneous polls plan gets Union Cabinet nod
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pakistan
India to Freeze Negotiations with Pakistan on Indus Treaty Â
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
TRISHNA Mission
Global Geological And Climatic Events
The Volcanic Island of Rapa Nui
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Chandrayaan-4, Venus orbiter gets approval from Cabinet
Fertilizer Sector reforms â NBS, bio-fertilizers, Neem coating, etc.
Ammonium Nitrate imports cause concern                                                                      Â
[19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy
PYQ Relevance: Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q The new tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering Chinaâs ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength… Continue reading [19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy
18th September
J&K – The issues around the state
Nature of J&K Assembly
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Power asymmetry between China and Russia
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code (2002)
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
How good are Modern Telescopes?
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Government scraps Windfall Tax on Crude Oil
[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economyâs sweet spot
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17th September
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women-led development in the Rajya Sabha
The Crisis In The Middle East
Indian military export to Israel â aiding genocide
Presidentâs Rule
How do Emergency Provisions impact Centre-State relations?
Pension Reforms
NPS Vatsalya Scheme
BRICS Summits
Turkey bids to join BRICS
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[pib] BHASKAR Platform for Indiaâs Startup Ecosystem
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Cheetah Action Plan (CAP)
[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention… Continue reading [17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
16th September
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
Realizing the Rural-Urban continuum
Coal and Mining Sector
A human touch to Indiaâs mineral ecosystem
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Post-glacial ecosystems could help slow down climate change – Study
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Typhoon Yagi
Textile Sector â Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
Jute Production in India
National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions
NGT seeks report from Central Pollution Control Board
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms â eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
India raises Import Tax on Edible Oils
[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentorâs… Continue reading [16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
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15th September
Ashoka’s Edicts and Inscriptions
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14th September
Road and Highway Safety â National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
The shock of crumbling infrastructure and the solution
Judicial Reforms
Public comments on the PM-CJI puja meet are based on a 1997 document on judicial values
Coastal Zones Management and Regulations
Controversy over Mumbaiâs salt pans
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise AL NAJAH
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What is OpenAI o1?
[14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being âtransâ is being human
PYQ Relevance: Q National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human… Continue reading [14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being âtransâ is being human
13th September
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
What does the dissolution of SCoS entail?
Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges
Is it time for India to introduce a Universal Basic Income?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
The Great Stupa of Sanchi
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Why September 12 is observed as Saragarhi Day?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
India to partner for European Hydrogen Week
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
PM E-Drive Scheme
[13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on âbulldozer justiceâ
PYQ Relevance: Q âConstitutional Moralityâ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of âConstitutional Moralityâ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.(UPSC IAS/2021) Q Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the… Continue reading [13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on âbulldozer justiceâ
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12th September
Foreign Policy Watch: India – Germany
With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India
Mother and Child Health â Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Indiaâs Sickle Cell Challenge Â
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Sakthan Thampuran (1751-1805)?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Cabinet approves âš5 lakh Health Cover for Senior Citizens
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
Launch of PM Gram Sadak Yojana- Phase IV
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Union Cabinet approves âMission Mausamâ
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[12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics
PYQ Relevance: Q âThe USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.â Explain. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q Â âChina is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asiaâ, In the light of this statement,… Continue reading [12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics
11th September
Trade Sector Updates â Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
UAE-India ties are rooted in affnity, trust, and respect
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
The grave threat from AMR
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
On ANIâs defamation suit against Wikipedia
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
What is Wallace Line?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) spotted in Aravallis
Higher Education â RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Shabd Portal provides technical terms in 22 Indian languages
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Polaris Dawn: SpaceXâs Mission for First private Spacewalk
Mother and Child Health â Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Ovarian Cancer: Understanding the Silent Killer
[11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit
PYQ Relevance: Q Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q âIf the last few decades were of Asiaâs growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africaâs.â In the light of this statement, examine Indiaâs influence in Africa in recent years. (UPSC IAS/2021) Prelims:Consider… Continue reading [11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit
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10th September
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms â eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
The role of district agro-met offces in supporting farmersÂ
Road and Highway Safety â National Road Safety Policy, Good Samaritans, etc.
On the challenges to road safety in India Â
Waste Management â SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
India generates highest plastic pollution in worldÂ
Indian Army Updates
Exercise Yudh Abhyas, 2024
Air Pollution
Indiaâs first âTeal Carbonâ study
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
PresVu: Indiaâs First Eye Drop for Presbyopia
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
[pib] Recommendations during 54th meeting of GST Council
[10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry
PYQ Relevance: Q Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novartisâ patent application for âGlivecâ. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. (UPSC IAS/2013) Q What do… Continue reading [10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry
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