31st January

Indian Army Updates

[pib] Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Unlocking the Science of E Ink Displays

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Tax Reforms

Why Centre plans to replace the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 with a new law

Bills/Act/Laws | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc

India ranks 93 out of 180 countries in Corruption Perceptions Index 2023

IOCR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

India nominates 12 forts of Marathas for UNESCO World Heritage List

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-01.Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Northern White Rhino IVF Project by BioRescue

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Gravitational Wave Observations

Astronomers spot Unusual Object falling in Black Hole ‘Mass Gap’

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

India has 718 snow leopards; most of them live in unprotected areas: Centre

op-ed snapPrelims OnlySpecies | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

A blurred mapping of internal female migration

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 1: GS1-07.Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

A dark message to Delhi from Kangla Fort

op-ed snap | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

30th January

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Indian Grey Wolf sighted in Chambal after Two Decades

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Global Geological And Climatic Events

What is Humboldt’s Enigma and What does it mean for India?

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 1: Salient Features Of World’S Physical Geography

Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments

Pioneering Collaboration for Lab-Grown Fish

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Deep Learning and Antibiotics Discovery

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

River Interlinking

Rajasthan-MP collaborate on Modified PKC-ERCP Link Project

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Explained: Rajya Sabha Election Process

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: GS2-01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Key takeaways from All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE), 2021-22

DOMR | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Citizenship and Related Issues

CAA Implementation within a Week

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: GS2-01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution

Judicial Reforms

Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

Early nutrition impacts cognitive development

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

Populism does not help public health

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

29th January

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

Kerala Governor gets Z+ Security Cover

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

Burkina, Mali, Niger quit West African bloc ECOWAS

Prelims Only | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

Death Penalty Abolition Debate

First Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution in the United States

Explained | Ethics | Mains Paper 4: Ethics

J&K – The issues around the state

What is Ladakh’s demand on Gilgit-Baltistan?

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: GS2-01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution

RBI Notifications

RBI’s guidelines on State ‘Guarantees’ on Borrowings

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

OBOR Initiative

Explained: China’s Relation with Africa

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

What is End-to-End Encryption? How does it Secure Information?

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

The Crisis In The Middle East

ICJ’s Interim Ruling on Gaza Genocide Case

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges

Surge in Farm Loan Disbursals  

DOMR | Agriculture | Mains Paper 3: Mobilization Of Resources

The Crisis In The Middle East

Funding Pause for UNRWA: Allegations and Implications

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

Nuclear Energy

Minimal Radioactive Discharges from Indian Nuclear Plants: Study

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

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

How to tackle malnutrition effectively

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Poverty & Hunger

In today’s tech-savvy times, the importance of combining shaastra (knowledge) with shastra (weapons)

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Aadhaar Card Issues

Aadhaar-based pay a bad idea for MGNREGS

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Panchayats & Local Bodies