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Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

HeLa Cells: Everything you need to know about

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

Bill to Redefine the Election Commission Selection Process

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

Integration of NavIC with Aadhaar Enrolment Devices

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.

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

China’s Deflation: A cause for concern?

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Should there be a blanket ban on smartphones in schools?

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.

Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy

Lancet TB study: Food for cure

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.

10th August

Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc

Maya OS: Everything you need to know

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Renaming Kerala: From Kerala to Keralam

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

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

Progress track: North East Venture Fund (NEVF)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-01.Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.

Exploring Distance Tax: Transition from Oil-Dependent Revenue

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

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

Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO)

Prelims Only | Environment | Mains Paper 1: GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Quit India Movement Day on 9th August

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues);

Indian Army Updates

Assam Rifles: Role, Controversies, and Historical Significance

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

Nuclear Energy

Small Modular Reactors for India’s Clean Energy Transition

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

Ministry of External Affairs : Important Updates

Raisina Dialogue and its Significance

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

Nuclear Energy

Small Modular Reactors

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: