21st December

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Vipassana: the Ancient Buddhist Meditation Practice

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Indian Air Force Updates

SAMAR Air Defence System

Prelims Only | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Prehistoric Andriamamelo Cave Art in Madagascar

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

Outcomes of COP28: Progress and Challenges in Climate Action

IOCRPrelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Interstate River Water Dispute

In news: Mullaperiyar Dam

ExplainedPrelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Electoral Reforms In India

14th Amendment of US Constitution and Its Implications

ExplainedPrelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Comparison Of The Indian Constitutional Scheme With That Of Other Countries

International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India

World Bank sets up task force for MDB Reform Plan

IOCRPrelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Important International Institutions

Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports

Supreme Court clarifies Enforcement Directorate’s Arrest Procedures

Prelims OnlySC Judgements | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

Climate action needs an updated lexicon

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes

op-ed snap | Security Issues | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

20th December

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

India Tops Global Remittance Inflows in 2023: World Bank Report

IOCRPrelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

NPA Crisis

RBI tightens norms for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Fewer migratory birds in Sultanpur National Park this season

National Parks/WSPrelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

The Crisis In The Middle East

US launches ‘Operation Prosperity Guardian’ to secure Red Sea

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.

Sourcing FCI rice under OMSS to impact retail prices

Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Decoding the Annexation of Goa: Operation Vijay and Historical Context

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: Post-Independence

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Let them speak: Suspension of MPs shows Parliament must find better ways to engage

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Biofuel Policy

India’s ethanol conundrum

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.

Tax ‘HFSS’ foods, view it as a public health imperative

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 3: Food Processing & Related Industries In India