7th December

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Garba makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

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

Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges

[pib] Panchayat Development Index (PDI)

DOMR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Panchayats & Local Bodies

Coal and Mining Sector

Strategic Auction of Critical Mineral Blocks  

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Civil Services Reforms

SC approves extension of Delhi Chief Secretary: Why governments keep their favourite bureaucrats

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Civil Service

Biofuel Policy

To venture or not to venture: Emerging compressed biogas sector lucrative for enterpreneurs but present dilemmas

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

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Finally, a plus-size beauty at Miss Universe

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Role Of Women & Women Organization

6th December

Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament

C Raja Mohan writes: Why India cannot afford to repeat its nuclear weapons mistakes with AI

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

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in news: Doubled-humped Camels

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

INC-3: Global Efforts to Combat Plastic Pollution

IOCR | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena

Judicial Pendency

Kapil Sibal is wrong — judiciary’s independence is not under threat

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Human Rights Issues

The Ambedkar touch in rethinking social justice policies

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Social Empowerment

Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.

How the psychology of Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden and MBS is driving oil prices

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3:

5th December

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Places in news: Mount Merapi

World Mapping | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Geographical Features & Their Location

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

New species: Abelmoschus Odishae

Species | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc

Rajya Sabha passes Post Office Bill  

Bills/Act/Laws | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports

How to read the NCRB 2022 Report on Crime in India?

DOMR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments

Hidden Costs of Agri-Food Systems  

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Food Processing & Related Industries In India

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall

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

Indian Navy Updates

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Naval Legacy

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

LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.

No, one Centre of Excellence in Transgender Care is not enough

op-ed snap | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Social Empowerment

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

UNLF Peace Accord: Why one pact is not peace

op-ed snap | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3: Linkages Between Development & Spread Of Extremism

A dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India