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8th December
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Specie in news: Megamouth Shark
Sugar Industry – FRP, SAP, Rangarajan Committee, EBP, MIEQ, etc.
Ethanol Production Policy: New Directive on Sugarcane Usage
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
SC affirms “Group of Companies’ Doctrine
The Crisis In The Middle East
Article 99 of the UN Charter
J&K – The issues around the state
Story of Kashmir’s Accession to India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Google unveils ‘Gemini AI Model’
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Global Cooling Pledge at COP28
Judicial Reforms
Supreme Court makes video on Kesavananda Bharati Verdict
Sugar Industry – FRP, SAP, Rangarajan Committee, EBP, MIEQ, etc.
Centre’s Ethanol Policy Shift: Impact on Sugar and Ethanol Industries
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Problematising periodisation in history
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Derek O’Brien writes: Let’s bring laughter back to Parliament
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas
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7th December
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Garba makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
[pib] Panchayat Development Index (PDI)
Coal and Mining Sector
Strategic Auction of Critical Mineral Blocks
Civil Services Reforms
SC approves extension of Delhi Chief Secretary: Why governments keep their favourite bureaucrats
Biofuel Policy
To venture or not to venture: Emerging compressed biogas sector lucrative for enterpreneurs but present dilemmas
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Finally, a plus-size beauty at Miss Universe
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6th December
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
C Raja Mohan writes: Why India cannot afford to repeat its nuclear weapons mistakes with AI
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Species in news: Doubled-humped Camels
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
INC-3: Global Efforts to Combat Plastic Pollution
Judicial Pendency
Kapil Sibal is wrong — judiciary’s independence is not under threat
Human Rights Issues
The Ambedkar touch in rethinking social justice policies
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
How the psychology of Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden and MBS is driving oil prices
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5th December
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Places in news: Mount Merapi
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
New species: Abelmoschus Odishae
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Rajya Sabha passes Post Office Bill
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
How to read the NCRB 2022 Report on Crime in India?
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Hidden Costs of Agri-Food Systems
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall
Indian Navy Updates
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Naval Legacy
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
No, one Centre of Excellence in Transgender Care is not enough
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
UNLF Peace Accord: Why one pact is not peace
A dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility
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4th December
Foreign Policy Watch: India-China
Places in news: Julian Felipe Reef
Vaishali Rameshbabu: India’s New Chess Grandmaster
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Centre approves fourth phase roll-out of GIAN Scheme
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
What is Vo5G (Voice over 5G)?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Population-Level Genome Sequencing and Its Impact
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Six Exoplanets found in the Coma Berenices Constellation
Government Budgets
Off-Budget Borrowing in India and its Fiscal Implications
Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: How Henry Kissinger tricked the world
Judicial Reforms
On Constitution Day, more people-friendly laws
India, disability inclusion and the power of ‘by’
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2nd December
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
UAE launches ALTÉRRA Fund for Climate Investments
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
India pitches for Green Credit Scheme at COP28
Sugar Industry – FRP, SAP, Rangarajan Committee, EBP, MIEQ, etc.
Pressmud for Green Energy and CBG Production
Civil Services Reforms
Improving the capability of the Indian state
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal
Ram Madhav writes: New India’s diplomacy – nimble and forthright
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
The GDP surprise: India on the up and up
US policy wise : Visa, Free Trade and WTO
Is the emerging global order bipolar?
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1st December
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
India set to launch its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)
Indian Navy Updates
[pib] Exercise MILAN
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Gujral Doctrine of Foreign Policy and its Significance
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
India plans to develop its own ‘Sovereign AI’
Manipur Crisis
Centre and Manipur signs Peace Agreement with UNLF
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
US Allegations on India in Terrorist Execution Plot
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
Narendra Modi writes: India’s G20 presidency, for the world
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Invisible Indians – sex workers, bar dancers, trans men and women – and lessons for AIDS epidemic
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30th November
Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments
Halal Certification Ban in Uttar Pradesh: A Comprehensive Overview
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
How UAPA has become more draconian over the years?
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission
Coal and Mining Sector
Understanding Rat-Hole Mining
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Who were Nolamba Pallavas?
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Specie in news: Lantana Camara
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
How universities and industry can collaborate
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Social justice, sexual education, the need of our times
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29th November
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
‘Music Frog’ Species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
What is Project Q*, the AI breakthrough from OpenAI?
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Parthenon Sculptures Dispute: A Diplomatic Row between Greece and the UK
LGBT Rights – Transgender Bill, Sec. 377, etc.
Death by suicide of a 16-year-old queer person: Why don’t you care when we are bullied?
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
In cyber attacks, terror has a found a new face
Special Category Status and States
Why are the Marathas mobilising now?
Social Media: Prospect and Challenges
The challenge of maritime security in the Global South
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28th November
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Guru Nanak Jayanti
Direct Benefits Transfers
Rythu Bandhu Scheme suspended ahead of Elections
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
Evolution and Future of Fiber Optic Technology
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Dollarization and Economic Policy: The Case of Javier Milei’s Argentina
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
James Webb Space Telescope finds ‘Teenage’ Galaxies
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Embryonic Development: Unraveling the Mysteries of HERVH and ‘Jumping Genes’
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
In international law, government cannot override Parliament
Direct Benefits Transfers
For government schemes, a path to dignity for the poor
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court
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27th November
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
[pib] AAINA Dashboard for Cities
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Plant Eavesdropping: Role of Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs)
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
Amplifi 2.0 Portal for Data-Driven Urban Policymaking
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
In news: All Indian Forward Bloc (AIFB)
Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
Centre announces phased introduction of Biogas Blending for domestic use
Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources
Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?
Jallikattu Debate
Bengaluru hosts Kambala Races
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Antarctica’s Ozone Hole expands mid-spring since 2001
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Does the Indian Judiciary have a ‘Patriarchy Problem’?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Casgevy: Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
President bats for All India Judicial Service (AIJS)
VT Rajshekar: Journalist, anti-caste legend who spoke his mind
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Moulding the Himalayas needs caution
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution
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26th November
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25th November
AYUSH – Indian Medicine System
[pib] Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI)
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)
Air Pollution
How Satellite Data monitors Farm Fires in Northern India?
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
CERT-In exempted from RTI Ambit
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF)
Important Judgements In News
Ram Madhav writes: Don’t rewrite the Constitution
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
At COP 28, a chance to get past fear-mongering
Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.
Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
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24th November
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Remembering Justice Fathima Beevi: India’s First Woman Supreme Court Judge
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Places in news: Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
25 years of the International Space Station (ISS)
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
A short treatise on Indian Materialism
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Elections: Concerns for India
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and Indian Ocean Weather Conditions
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
A $5 trillion economy, but for whom?
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
In a world beset by economic uncertainty, India is a beacon of hope
Child Rights – POSCO, Child Labour Laws, NAPC, etc.
The impact of violence on a child’s mind
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