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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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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?
[यूपीएससी हिन्दी माध्यम वेबिनार] सफलता के रास्ते: मेंटरशिप और नेतृत्व के महत्व
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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 help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those… Continue reading [8 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Shaping India’s path to inclusive Health Care
7th April
7 writing styles of IAS Rankers | Straight from Ranker Answer Booklets | Webinar by Shubham Sir
Target 110+ in your GS1-4. Strategy for UPSC Mains 2024 Join FREE Webinar on 8th April, 7:00 pm First 100 will get free evaluation and mentorship session Answer Booklets of Rankers serve 3 purposes It is exceptionally hard to interpret answer booklets of Rankers and draw insights from them. Shubham Sir has done all the… Continue reading 7 writing styles of IAS Rankers | Straight from Ranker Answer Booklets | Webinar by Shubham Sir
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 result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention? (UPSC CSE 2013)Q. To what extent,… 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 held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (UPSC IAS/2016) Note4Students: Prelims: Governance; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023;… 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 in the country and suggest improvements. (UPSC CSE 2023) Prelims: Q. Disguised unemployment generally means (UPSC CSE 2013) (a) large number of people remain unemployed(b) alternative employment is not available(c) marginal productivity of labour is… Continue reading [4 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Turning the spotlight on the urban poor
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3rd April
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
South Asia, India risk squandering demographic dividend: World Bank
RBI Notifications
Let’s make ₹ a global currency: PM to RBI
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Why Supreme Court bar unregulated soil extraction for linear projects?
RBI Notifications
90 years of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Negative Leap Second: Climate Change’s Impact on Timekeeping
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Paradip Port: India’s Leading Major Port in Cargo Handling
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
SEBI unveils SCORES 2.0 to Strengthen Investor Redressal
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Kallakkadal: Coastal Flooding Phenomena in Kerala
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
What is Zero FIR?
[3 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war needs a smart exit strategy
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) How will the I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE, and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC CSE 2022)… Continue reading [3 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war needs a smart exit strategy
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2nd April
Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.
Solar surge: Moving away from imported solar panels
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Two States: a comparison on access to life-saving C-sections
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Katchatheevu | What is the controversy all about?
Innovation Ecosystem in India
125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Civil Services Reforms
In news: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
UNCTAD Report Highlights Shifts in India’s Trade Relations
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Lalit Kala Akademi chief’s powers curbed by Culture Ministry
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Ozone found on Jupiter’s moon Callisto
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
ISRO’s NICES Programme Combatting Climate Change
[2 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PMLA — a law that has lost its way
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels. (UPSC CSE/2021) Q) Analyze the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace… Continue reading [2 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PMLA — a law that has lost its way
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1st April
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response
Aadhaar Card Issues
Workers, not tech, should be state’s priority
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
Tamil Nadu accounts for 30% of India’s electronics exports
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
The legal issues surrounding Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest | Explained
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Katchatheevu Island Conundrum
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Recently Awarded GI Tags
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Empathic Voice Interface (EVI): World’s first conversational AI with Emotional Intelligence
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Hepatitis B: Everything you need to know
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30th March
NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies
MHA extends FCRA Registration of NGOs
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Global Spread of H5N1 Bird Flu
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA) Ecoregion
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
UNEP Food Waste Index Report, 2024
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Archaeological Survey of India will ‘Delist’ some ‘Lost’ monuments. What’s happening, and why?
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
How much should developed countries pay for climate action?
Governor vs. State
What explains the frequent disagreements between state governments and Governors?
[30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017) Q) In light of the recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are… Continue reading [30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy
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29th March
Advisory boards under preventive detention laws are not rubber stamps for the government: Supreme Court
Tech giants facing EU scrutiny
The countdown to a pandemic treaty
Why are Rohingya refugees risking their lives at sea? | Explained
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Discovery of Amino Acid unveils How Light makes Stomata Open in Plants
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
T + 0 Settlement System kick starts today
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) discovers 5000th Comet
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Places in news: Afanasy Nikitin Seamount
[29 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s coal imports
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) “Despite the adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for Development”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017) Q) What are the consequences of Illegal mining? Discuss the Ministry of Environment and Forest’s concept of GO AND NO GO zones for the coal mining sector. (UPSC CSE 2013) Prelims: Q) Despite having large… Continue reading [29 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s coal imports
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