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29th May
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Why dal imports have hit a seven-year high?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Still no sign of the language of equity and inclusion
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Explained: The challenges in curbing cultivation of a banned rice variety in Punjab
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
What are fire safety rules, and why are there compliance challenges? | Explained
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Genetic Mysteries of Microcephaly: The Role of SASS6 Gene
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s PREFIRE Mission to study Earth’s Polar Regions
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations
Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Campi Flegrei Super Volcano
[29 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution, a surprise entrant in poll battlefield
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they defendable in the… Continue reading [29 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution, a surprise entrant in poll battlefield
28th May
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Where animals are dying by a thousand cuts
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
China’s share in India’s industrial goods imports jump to 30% from 21% in last 15 years: GTRI
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons | Explained
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
The controversy over eucalyptus planting in Kerala | Explained
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
What is Zero Debris Charter?
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
GAIL inaugurates 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Madhya Pradesh
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launches PRAGATI-2024
[28 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Playing to the gallery can be injurious to Rail safety
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash-strapped Indian Railways to… Continue reading [28 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Playing to the gallery can be injurious to Rail safety
[यूपीएससी हिंदी वेबिनार ’25/26] तैयारी की 3-कड़ी: नोट्स-मेकिंग, करंट अफेयर्स और PYQs से सफलता की ओर
अर्पित (AIR 136 – हिंदी मीडियम 2nd टॉपर) के साथ अगले वर्ष रैंक पाने के लिए एक हिंदी अभ्यर्थी के… Continue reading [यूपीएससी हिंदी वेबिनार ’25/26] तैयारी की 3-कड़ी: नोट्स-मेकिंग, करंट अफेयर्स और PYQs से सफलता की ओर
27th May
Housing for all – PMAY, etc.
A door to a housing scheme, tribals find hard to open
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
How close is the World Health Organization to agreeing on pandemic response rules?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
How Europe’s AI convention balances innovation and human rights | Explained
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Cost Inflation Index (CII) for FY25 to compute Capital Gains
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and its Health Impacts
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Hampi’s Virupaksha Temple
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
Periyar River and Industrial Pollution
[27 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The spectre of nuclear conflict, once again
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts… Continue reading [27 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The spectre of nuclear conflict, once again
25th May
WTO and India
India fighting pressure at WTO to allow ‘plurilateral pact’ on investment facilitation
Electoral Reforms In India
SC refuses to issue Interim order on Voter data
Electoral Reforms In India
Reading the lower voter turnout scenario
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered In 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
Ferroptosis Cases in Severe Covid Patients
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Cyclone Remal to make landfall
The Crisis In The Middle East
Arab League demands UN Peacekeepers in Palestine
[25 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The missing links in IMEC, as shown by the Gaza war
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One… Continue reading [25 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The missing links in IMEC, as shown by the Gaza war
23rd May
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
Expert Explains: Why the ICC Prosecutor has asked for an arrest warrant against Netanyahu, and what could happen now
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
‘Silent demise’ of vast ‘Rangelands’ threatens climate, food, wellbeing of billions: UNCCD
Medical Education Governance in India
SC to reconsider its 1995 judgement to include the medical profession under the Consumer Protection Act
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
A vegetable triumvirate, inflation, and the takeaway
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Blue Sheep (Bharal) and Himalayan Ibex (Tangor) Census in Himachal
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
EU activated Copernicus EMS to Locate Crashed Iranian Helicopter
Digital India Initiatives
PM WANI Wi-Fi Scheme: All you need to know
Electoral Reforms In India
No Legal Mandate to share Voter Turnout Data: ECI to Supreme Court
[23 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A ‘No-Limit’ bromance that is not just a bilateral matter
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) What is the significance of Indo-US defense deals over Indo-Russian defense deals? Discuss with reference to stability in… Continue reading [23 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A ‘No-Limit’ bromance that is not just a bilateral matter
22nd May
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Spotlighting Pre-eclampsia, ensuring safe motherhood
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
The risks of Russia’s nuclear posturing
Iran’s Nuclear Program & Western Sanctions
After Ebrahim Raisi’s death, why India will be watching Iran’s succession plan unfold
RBI Notifications
RBI’s Proposed Framework to Administer Project Financing | Explained
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
[pib] 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Naegleria fowleri: the Brain-eating Amoeba
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: What’s on the table?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
X chromosome revival in older Women increases Autoimmune Disease risk
[UPSC Beginners Webinar ’25/26] Start your UPSC Answer Writing with NCERTs
Learn the way to begin ANSWER WRITING using NCERTs with Ranadheer Sir (Mentor, Animesh, AIR 2 this year) Join FREE… Continue reading [UPSC Beginners Webinar ’25/26] Start your UPSC Answer Writing with NCERTs
[22 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Climate Change: A Passing Cloud in Indian Politics
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) ‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change… Continue reading [22 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Climate Change: A Passing Cloud in Indian Politics
21st May
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India-China consumption comparison
Radical Democracy: why is it still relevant today?
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
MSMEs have not been defined well — and micro enterprises pay the price for this
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Why worker housing is the key to unlocking India’s manufacturing ambitions
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
10th World Water Forum
Key Highlights of World Migration Report, 2024
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
What is the New Collective Quantitative Goal?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
IFPMA Report on Antimicrobial Resistance
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Understanding Water Loss on Venus
[21 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Mains: Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is… Continue reading [21 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication
20th May
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Speculoos-3b: A New Earth-Sized Exoplanet Discovered
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Phtheirospermum Lushaiorum: Hemiparasite Plant Species named after Lushai Tribe
The Crisis In The Middle East
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Project
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
National Endangered Species Day, 2024
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Renew the Generalized System of Preferences
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
How a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal might work
Land Reforms
Why the Supreme Court allowed a review of its 2022 judgment on ‘Shamlat deh’ land rights
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Going glacier gone: How Venezuela lost its last glacier, why this matters?
[20 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC IAS/2019) Q. Discuss… Continue reading [20 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way
[Working Junta Webinar] FINAL NOTES – Pre+Mains (Integrated) Notes Making Strategy for Working Professionals
Learn the effective Notes Making strategy as a working professional + FREE Handwritten Notes of Animesh (AIR 2) from Diksha… Continue reading [Working Junta Webinar] FINAL NOTES – Pre+Mains (Integrated) Notes Making Strategy for Working Professionals
18th May
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Indian manufacturing needs more sophistication: Finance Minister
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
50 year of Pokhran-I: Why India conducted its first Nuclear Tests?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Was the Stone Age actually the Age of Wood?
NPA Crisis
RBI flags supervisory concerns over ARCs functioning
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
New Study Unveils the Origins and Challenges of Baobab Trees
[18th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: After the Civil War, the stifling impasse in Sri Lanka
PYQ Relevance:[2022] ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka… Continue reading [18th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: After the Civil War, the stifling impasse in Sri Lanka
17th May
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
How Punjab and Haryana remain key to National Food Security?
Electoral Reforms In India
Can parties be de-recognized or de-registered? | Explained
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Do no harm: conservative, non-surgical approaches advised over hysterectomy for gynecological conditions
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
The Battle of Udagai: Cholas vs. Cheras
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Scientists document Sperm Whales ‘Phonetic Alphabet’
Land Reforms
Supreme Court lays out 7 Sub-Rights of Right to Property
[17th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Health advice to take with no pinch of Salt
PYQ Relevance: [2022] The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community.… Continue reading [17th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Health advice to take with no pinch of Salt
16th May
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Explained Climate: Heatwaves and Climate Change
Manipur Crisis
Manipur accounted for 97% of displacements in South Asia
Waste Management – SWM Rules, EWM Rules, etc
On Delhi’s mounting Waste Crisis | Explained
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
[pib] Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative enters Stage I
Air Pollution
[pib] Sub-Committee for GRAP reviews the Air Quality scenario in New Delhi
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
Regulatory Challenges in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Spices Board discussing the setting of ETO Limits with CODEX
[16 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The pitch for Subaltern Secularism
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of… Continue reading [16 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The pitch for Subaltern Secularism
15th May
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
On the importance of Regulatory Sandboxes in Artificial Intelligence
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets
Human Rights Issues
Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
The challenge of Extra-Pulmonary TB
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
NISAR Satellite will be able to monitor Tectonic Movements: ISRO chief
Tourism Sector
[pib] IMEX 2024, Frankfurt
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
In News: Mahi River
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] Rabindranath Tagore and his legacy
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
AI Content Detectors to Combat Deepfakes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
GPT-4o: A Free AI Model with Vision, Text, and Voice
[UPSC Webinar ’25] Avoid these Mistakes & Give your ULTIMATE 1st Attempt!
A lot of us keep repeating the same mistakes – over relying on Test Series, not solving enough PYQs, attempting… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar ’25] Avoid these Mistakes & Give your ULTIMATE 1st Attempt!
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History (2013-2023)
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – History… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – World History (2013-2023)
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence (2013-2023)
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Post-Independence-consolidation and… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Post-Independence (2013-2023)
14th May
Poverty Eradication – Definition, Debates, etc.
Declining Poverty Ratio: A Continuing Trend
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
The impact of 50 years of vaccination on children worldwide
Judicial Reforms
Adopting a transformative vision for mediation
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
An Overview of the Smart Cities Mission | Explained
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Preserving Rajasthan’s Semal Trees
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
India, Iran sign 10-year contract for Chabahar Port Operation
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise Shakti
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
[pib] Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahrdayaloka-Locana enter ‘UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific regional register’
[14 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long porous… Continue reading [14 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times
COMPLETE UPSC 2025 Preparation in FIRST ATTEMPT using Original Content, Rigourous Mentorship & Outcome-Driven Programs
Between 2021-23, we connected with over 15,000+ IAS aspirants via our Samanvaya (1 on 1 mentoring) outreach program. With an… Continue reading COMPLETE UPSC 2025 Preparation in FIRST ATTEMPT using Original Content, Rigourous Mentorship & Outcome-Driven Programs
13th May
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Number of children has more to do with development than religion
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
Supreme Court cautions on ‘history sheets’: All you need to know about the practice
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Explained: Behind the 20-year delay in Nagaland’s Urban Local Body Elections
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Himalayan Magpies
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is 3D Printing and How does it Work?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Decoding C. Elegans Worm: A Remarkable Discovery
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Aurora Borealis: What are Northern and Southern lights? Why do they occur?
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle
We will be going through the UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle. The official UPSC Syllabus reads – Freedom… Continue reading UPSC Mains Topic-Wise PYQs – Freedom Struggle
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