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16th April
Global Geological And Climatic Events
India’s Arctic imperative
Air Pollution
What share of Global CO2 Emissions comes from Aviation?
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
How are hydrocarbons extracted from under the ground? | Explained
Indian Army Updates
Siachen: 40 years of Operation Meghdoot
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is Exoatmospheric Interception?
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
What is Shrinkflation?
Urban Floods
Jiadhal River and Change of its Course
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise DUSTLIK
Easement Rights and Recent Supreme Court Ruling
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15th April
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Fertility Levels drop below one in many Asian Nations
The Crisis In The Middle East
Explained: A short history of Iran-Israel ties and why they soured after 1979
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Decoding the judgment on Jim Corbett
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Geroscience: the Science related to Ageing
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Lachit Borphukan and his Legend
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Mahad Satyagraha: A Landmark Event in the Dalit Movement
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grows by 5.7% in February, 2024
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
[15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely… Continue reading [15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage
12th April
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
ADB raises India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7% from 6.7% earlier
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Crafted in Indian labs, NexCAR19 takes India to next level in Cancer Care
Electoral Reforms In India
Is Transparency lacking in Candidate Disclosure?
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Patanjali Misleading Advertisement Case
Judicial Reforms
Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
Air Pollution
NGT Intervention to prevent Stubble Burning
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Microbial Formulations for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity
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[12 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One… Continue reading [12 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties
11th April
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
On Unemployment in Indian States
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Corruption has risen over the past five years, say 55% of respondents
Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce
Understanding perspectives: Farmers’ Protests raise divisive opinions
Electoral Reforms In India
Candidates have a Right to Privacy from Voters: SC
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA to establish Coordinated Lunar Time
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Invasive Alien Species and their Management
Horticulture, Floriculture, Commercial crops, Bamboo Production – MIDH, NFSM-CC, etc.
CDP-SURAKSHA Digital Platform for Horticulture Subsidies
Tribes in News
Tribes in news: Jenu Kuruba
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Air-breathing Magnesium- Copper- Cupric Oxide Fuel Cell
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
[11 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Katchatheevu demands thinking outside the box
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka… Continue reading [11 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Katchatheevu demands thinking outside the box
10th April
OBOR Initiative
What’s behind the latest US-China trade fight?
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Karnataka Drought Relief: Let there not be a (Centre-state) contest, states coming to court, says SC
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Health Sector can’t ignore Telemedicine’s Green Gains, study shows
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
The ‘import restrictions’ on solar PV cells | Explained
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[pib] IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
POEM-3: ISRO’s ‘Zero Orbital Debris’ Milestone
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
In news: Cantonment Boards
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
[pib] National Green Hydrogen Mission
Soil Health Management – NMSA, Soil Health Card, etc.
India’s Soil Erosion Trends: Insights from a New Study
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Sangeet Natak Akademi organizes ‘Shakti – Festival of Music and Dance’
[10 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The climate crisis is not gender neutral
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan… Continue reading [10 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The climate crisis is not gender neutral
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9th April
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Heat affects India’s aim to move from coal to renewables
Indian Army Updates
Marching ahead with technology absorption
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
The citizen’s ‘climate rights’
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Why have ‘Madrasas’ been in the spotlight in Uttar Pradesh? | Explained
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
What is Consumer Confidence Survey?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Insights from History: Coalition Governments in Colonial India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
India secures Rights to operate Sittwe Port in Myanmar
Electoral Reforms In India
VVPAT Verification in Elections
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty on Sodium Cyanide
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
In news: Gape Limitation
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[9 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public – Private Partnership (PPP)… Continue reading [9 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount
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8th April
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
What is the technology behind manufacturing a semiconductor chip?
RBI Notifications
Why RBI has been wary of declaring an early victory over inflation?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Implementing Universal Health Coverage
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Next government must urgently fix ‘unnecessarily complex’, counter-productive GST: 13th Finance Commission chair
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Total Solar Eclipse
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Ikshvaku Period Lead Coins unearthed in Phanigiri
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Mangal Pandey: A Revolutionary Icon of Indian Independence
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
AgniKul ‘Agnibaan SOrTeD’ Mission
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
What is Project Akashteer?
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[8 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Shaping India’s path to inclusive Health Care
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can… Continue reading [8 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Shaping India’s path to inclusive Health Care
7th April
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6th April
Forest Fires
Fighting forest fires with a plan and community cooperation
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
Why green hydrogen presents both major opportunities, significant challenges
Biofuel Policy
How an Ethanol Factory has turned this Vijayawada village from idyllic charm to Industrial nightmare
RBI Notifications
RBI to launch Mobile App for Retail Direct scheme
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Rakhigarhi findings to be mentioned in NCERT books
Global Geological And Climatic Events
In news: Ramapo Fault
Nobel and other Prizes
[pib] 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2024
[6 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a… Continue reading [6 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics
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5th April
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why Uttarakhand govt wants to evaluate the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
At 75, NATO sees reasons to rejoice, facts suggest otherwise
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Govt. body hikes prices of essential medicines again, says ‘it’s minuscule’
Banking Sector Reforms
What is Basel III Endgame?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
NexCAR19: India’s First Indigenous CAR T- Cell Therapy for Cancer
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Indian Laurel Tree (Terminalia tomentosa)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
[pib] Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA)
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Criollo: Cattle Breed that can withstand Climate Change
[5 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Revisit these sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (UPSC IAS/2019) Q) What was… Continue reading [5 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Revisit these sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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4th April
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Should State Governments borrow more? | Explained
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear power is key to development, says study
Right To Privacy
Living wills implementation lags in India
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
India among countries mulling telescopes on, around the moon
RBI Notifications
Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to check Illegal Lending Apps
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Taiwan’s Earthquake and the Pacific Ring of Fire
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Caracals on the brink of extinction in India
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR)
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
OptiDrop platform for studying Single Cells
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Mother of Dragons Comet: A Rare Celestial Phenomenon
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Nuclear Fusion: KSTAR reaches a temperature of 100 million Celsius
[4 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Turning the spotlight on the urban poor
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment… Continue reading [4 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Turning the spotlight on the urban poor
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