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18th April
Start-up Ecosystem In India
[18th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
A closer look at strategic affairs and the AI factor
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Making primary health visible, offering accessible and affordable health care
Air Pollution
What is Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)?
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
How can V2G Technology help India’s Power Sector?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
JSWT finds Strongest Evidence of Life
Indian Army Updates
6th Edition of Exercise DUSTLIK
Delimitation Dilemma: A Fair Deal or a Power Grab?
The debate over redrawing electoral boundaries has heated up again, especially with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin strongly opposing it.… Continue reading Delimitation Dilemma: A Fair Deal or a Power Grab?
17th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[17th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How China is fighting U.S. tariffs
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
This Word Means: Semiconductor
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Waqf-by-user denotification would be ‘huge problem’, says Supreme Court
Governor vs. State
History and Evolution of the Office of Governor
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
New frog species ‘Leptobrachium aryatium’ discovered in Assam
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
India’s first-ever Seed Germination Database
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
India’s Critical Mineral Security: Navigating Challenges in a Resource-Dependent Economy
GS Paper 1: Indian Society, Geography: Distribution of Key Natural Resources, Industrialization, Urbanization and Globalization Note4Students: Examine the geographical distribution… Continue reading India’s Critical Mineral Security: Navigating Challenges in a Resource-Dependent Economy
16th April
Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.
[16th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India’s retail inflation slips to over 5-year low, opens door to more rate cuts
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
Beware of child traffickers, Supreme Court cautions parents
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Delamination of the Indian Plate
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What is Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Sir Sankaran Nair (1857-1934)?
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
China halts export of Rare Earth Magnets
CAG: Is India’s Top Auditor Truly Independent?
N4S: This article breaks down the appointment process of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and what it means for… Continue reading CAG: Is India’s Top Auditor Truly Independent?
15th April
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[ 15th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Feminism for polarised times
RTI – CIC, RTI Backlog, etc.
Unnecessary amendment: On the RTI Act
Air Pollution
How govern-mentality exacerbates the problem of farmers’ stubble burning
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Telangana becomes first State to notify Sub- categorization of SCs
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
KATRIN Experiment
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Novel Silicon Photonics Breakthrough
Indian Missile Program Updates
DRDO successfully tested Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)
[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Learn PYQ-Based Note Making for UPSC 2026 | Join on 16th April, Wednesday at 7 PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC 2026 Prep… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Learn PYQ-Based Note Making for UPSC 2026 | Join on 16th April, Wednesday at 7 PM
14th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[14th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Will Trump’s tariffs bring in a recession?
Governor vs. State
A Governor’s conduct and a judgment of significance
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Urban consumers are worried about their income levels
Monsoon Updates
Study finds a Shift in Peak Time of Maximum Rainfall
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
Real Time LAMP Assay for Early Diagnosis of TB
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
India-Middle-East-Europe-Economic Corridor (IMEEC)
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What is Atmospheric River?
APAAR ID and the Future of Student Data: Boon or Bane ?
N4S: A digital identity for students: convenience or control? This article unpacks the APAAR ID, its benefits, and the privacy… Continue reading APAAR ID and the Future of Student Data: Boon or Bane ?
12th April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
[12th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Beijing India Report as milestone and opportunity
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
Giving shape to the University of the Future
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
The conservation argument for resurrecting dire wolf is not credible
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Who was Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (1827-1890)?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
SAARC Development Fund (SDF)
Hunger and Nutrition Issues – GHI, GNI, etc.
PM-POSHAN Scheme
Air Pollution
[pib] Indian researchers introduce ‘Toxicity Standard’ of PM2.5 Pollution
Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble ?
N4S: India’s big summits often grab headlines, but their real impact lies in shaping global politics. UPSC tests whether aspirants… Continue reading Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble ?
[UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir | From Aspirant to Achiever: The MAC Formula for UPSC 2026 | Join on Sunday, 13th April At 7 PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Shubham Sir’s UPSC 2026 Prep… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir | From Aspirant to Achiever: The MAC Formula for UPSC 2026 | Join on Sunday, 13th April At 7 PM
10th April
Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.
[10th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Will Aviation Disputes be easier to Resolve?
Coronavirus – Health and Governance Issues
The pandemic — looking back, looking forward
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Understanding India’s China conundrum
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.
[pib] Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Preliminary Findings of the Genome India Project
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[pib] Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2024
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Navkar Mahamantra Divas
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Extinct Dire Wolf species returns after 12,500 years
Reforming Compliance Frameworks: Is A Digital-First Approach the Need of the Hour ?
Corruption and red tape make doing business in India difficult. This article breaks down how these issues hurt economic growth,… Continue reading Reforming Compliance Frameworks: Is A Digital-First Approach the Need of the Hour ?
8th April
Electoral Reforms In India
[8th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A case for a fair seat allocation
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
The crisis in India’s cotton production, and what can help
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
How the police view custodial torture in India
Microfinance Story of India
[pib] 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti
Innovation Ecosystem in India
Technology and Innovation Report, 2025
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Hadean Protocrust
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
First photographic record of Woolly Flying Squirrel captured in Himachal
India’s Parliament: A Silent Spectator in Budget Decisions
A national budget isn’t just about numbers—it’s a roadmap that reflects a country’s economic goals, governance approach, and policy priorities.… Continue reading India’s Parliament: A Silent Spectator in Budget Decisions
5th April
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
[5th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A case for the Global South in securing Ukraine peace
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as Rajya Sabha grants approval
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
A people still waiting to move out of the margins
Heard and McDonald Islands
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
India’s Subsea Cable Infrastructure
Indian Army Updates
Exercise INDRA 2025
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH
From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy
PM Modi has unveiled ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) during his March 2025 visit… Continue reading From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy
4th April
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
[4th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The other space race — the geopolitics of satellite net
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
India holds fire as Trump announces tariffs
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Bangladesh events, a reflection of South Asia’s minorities
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Ramakien Murals of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Wetland Conservation
Why Naini Lake is seeing record-low water levels?
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
GI Tags Awarded in April 2025
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
PM gifted with a copy of Tripitaka by Thai PM
India’s AI Ambitions: Can Innovation Thrive Under Regulation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, but in India, it’s also creating new challenges—especially for IT services and consulting… Continue reading India’s AI Ambitions: Can Innovation Thrive Under Regulation?
2nd April
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China-India ties across the past and into the future
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
India’s educational transformation — the true picture
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise Tiger Triumph
NITI Aayog’s Assessment
[pib] NITI NCAER States Economic Forum
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Majorana 1 Chip and the Pursuit of Quantum Computing
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Fram2 Polar-Orbiting Mission
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
IISc’s Bacteria-Based Technique for Lunar Habitat Construction
Bitter Medicine: Can India’s Pharma Industry Survive Its Quality Scandals
The pharmacy of the Global South is facing a reputation crisis after cough syrups made by Indian pharmaceutical companies were… Continue reading Bitter Medicine: Can India’s Pharma Industry Survive Its Quality Scandals
1st April
[1st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are tensions high in the Arctic?
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Among Ministries, Home Affairs ‘dropped’ most assurances
Electoral Reforms In India
Delimitation: Thinking beyond Population Count
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Why the Parker Solar Probe is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun?
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Sarhul Festival Celebrations in Jharkhand
Over 1,000 species of Fungi threatened with extinction: IUCN
Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble?
When Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un met in Singapore in 2018, the world watched with bated breath. The historic summit… Continue reading Summit Diplomacy: India’s Global Spotlight or a Diplomatic Gamble?
31st March
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
[31st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘3Cs’ that haunt Indian education today
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Pre-NJAC Verdict
An IJS is an idea whose time has come
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Gender gap in household chores persists in urban India
Coal and Mining Sector
India’s Coal Dependence rose to 79%
Judicial Reforms
What are the Norms for Disclosure of Judges’ Assets?
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
Tribhuvandas Patel: the Father of Cooperative Movement
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise INIOCHOS 25
Australia’s Economic Engagement with India: Key Insights
Australia’s Confidence in India’s Economic Future Australia anticipates that India will become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030 and has… Continue reading Australia’s Economic Engagement with India: Key Insights
29th March
Nuclear Energy
[29th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Advantage China in Africa’s nuclear energy market race
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
Supreme Court relief to Pratapgarhi: Can’t be so shaky on our basics over a poem or stand-up comedy
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
India’s geopolitical vision should be larger
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Massive Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
MGNREGA Scheme
Centre hikes MGNREGS wages by 2-7% for FY26
Indian Army Updates
Tri-services Exercise Prachand Prahaar
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
[pib] 10 Years of Sagarmala Project
[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Most IMP Mains PYQs & Microthemes For UPSC 2026 | Join on 31st March at 7:00 PM
Register for the session to get complete UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC 2026 Prep… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir | Most IMP Mains PYQs & Microthemes For UPSC 2026 | Join on 31st March at 7:00 PM
28th March
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[28th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S. defence ties — India needs to keep its eyes open
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Myanmar
Should the free movement regime between India and Myanmar remain?
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
SAHYOG must adhere to the safeguards and procedures in Section 69A of IT Act
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Who was Rana Sanga (1484–1527)?
Right To Privacy
Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
India BioEconomy Report
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
GAIA Mission
India-Myanmar Relations Amid Myanmar Civil War
Note4Students: India-Myanmar relations have faced increasing challenges following recent decisions by the India to fence the India-Myanmar border. While approaching… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations Amid Myanmar Civil War
25th March
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[25th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: As ice frozen for millennia thaws, Kashmir wakes up to new risks
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Colossal wastage that is food for thought
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
50 Years of Farakka Barrage
Indian Navy Updates
Exercise ‘AIKEYME’
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Lapis Lazuli and its Ancient Significance
The Invisible Care Economy: Does Budget 2025 Recognize the its Contribution?
N4S: This article dives deep into the care economy, exploring how unpaid care work -mostly done by women – shapes… Continue reading The Invisible Care Economy: Does Budget 2025 Recognize the its Contribution?
24th March
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
[ 24th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The need for universal and equitable health coverage
Internal Security Architecture Shortcomings – Key Forces, NIA, IB, CCTNS, etc.
Not the only path: On acting against the Maoists
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
TB treatment success rates are improving gradually in India
Judicial Reforms
Appointment and Removal of High Court Judges
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Lok Sabha approves Demands for Grants of ₹50 Lakh Cr
Indian Navy Updates
Exercise Varuna
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
United Nations World Water Development Report, 2025
Need for Judicial Code of Conduct
PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Judiciary Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, was allegedly found with a… Continue reading Need for Judicial Code of Conduct
21st March
Tribes in News
[21st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do habitual offender laws discriminate?
Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations
The assault on multilateralism and international law
Right To Privacy
The challenge of policing digital giants
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
What is a Sonic Weapon?
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Spring Equinox, 2025
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Health Expenditure at 1.84% of GDP
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Why Pots are integral to understanding Culture?
Autonomy or Overregulation: Are the New UGC Guidelines a Step Forward?
NOTE4STUDENTS: The article explains the key updates in the UGC Draft Regulations, 2025. It covers changes in Vice-Chancellor (VC) appointments,… Continue reading Autonomy or Overregulation: Are the New UGC Guidelines a Step Forward?
20th March
Electoral Reforms In India
[20th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A delimitation red Flag — the lessons from J&K, Assam
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
A regional divide in blue-collar worker migration from India
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in Free Speech Index
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
[pib] Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD)
Indian Ocean Power Competition
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
Powering the Nation: How Can Thermal Plants Become More Sustainable
NOTE4STUDENTS This article explores the environmental costs of coal mining, India’s SO₂ emission norms, and the repeated delays in compliance.… Continue reading Powering the Nation: How Can Thermal Plants Become More Sustainable
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