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26th December
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Veer Bal Diwas
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Goa’s Konsachem Festival and St. Bartholomew’s Feast
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Century of Change in Indian Villages: Insights from Longitudinal Studies
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Self-pollination in Field Pansy Flower Â
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
RBI reports reduced risk of Stagflation in India
Foreign Policy Watch: India-ASEAN
Review of ASEAN- India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA)
Disinvestment in India
India’s Disinvestment Strategy amidst upcoming Elections
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India’s jobs crisis, the macroeconomic reasons
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
Why terrorist activity has shifted from Kashmir to Poonch-Rajouri
Internal Security Trends and Incidents
The evolving role of the Colombo Security Conclave
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25th December
The Crisis In The Middle East
In news: Mediterranean Sea
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Nematocysts in Aquatic Ecosystems
US policy wise :Â Visa, Free Trade and WTO
Project PRAYAS to help Indian youth migrate abroad
The Crisis In The Middle East
Bab El-Mandeb: A Strategic Choke Point
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
India’s Textile Crisis amid Rising MMF Fabric Imports
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Time Measurement and Role of Ujjain in Ancient Astronomy
Judicial Reforms
Tribunals cannot direct Government to frame policy: SC
Explained: Creating new Districts
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Jats in the modern world
P Chidambaram writes: How are the four ‘castes’ doing?
Tavleen Singh writes: A caste census is casteism
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24th December
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23rd December
Rural Infrastructure Schemes
[pib] PM-AJAY Scheme for Upliftment of SC Community
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Lapses in the implementation of PM-DevINE Scheme
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
How India chooses its Republic Day chief guest?
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Evolution of Passports in the Context of ‘Dunki’
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
National Mathematics Day: Remembering the legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Govt aims to set up 17,000 creches under Palna Scheme
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
Menaka Guruswamy writes: In India, what women who run need
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Ram Madhav writes: Opposition today needs to learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Telecom law upgrades for a digital authoritarian state
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22nd December
Global Geological And Climatic Events
What are Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs)?
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Rediscovery of Namdapha Flying Squirrel in Arunachal Pradesh
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
[pib] RAMP Programme
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Overview of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Call for Reform in Sovereign Credit Rating Process Â
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
IIT Kharagpur director writes: What we are doing for future workers in a world of AI
Tribes in News
Subaltern Hindutva and the crucial social justice test
Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act
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21st December
Global Geological And Climatic Events
Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Vipassana: the Ancient Buddhist Meditation Practice
Indian Air Force Updates
SAMAR Air Defence System
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
Prehistoric Andriamamelo Cave Art in Madagascar
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Outcomes of COP28: Progress and Challenges in Climate Action
Interstate River Water Dispute
In news: Mullaperiyar Dam
Electoral Reforms In India
14th Amendment of US Constitution and Its Implications
International Monetary Fund,World Bank,AIIB, ADB and India
World Bank sets up task force for MDB Reform Plan
Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports
Supreme Court clarifies Enforcement Directorate’s Arrest Procedures
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate action needs an updated lexicon
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes
Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.
India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence
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20th December
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India Tops Global Remittance Inflows in 2023: World Bank Report
NPA Crisis
RBI tightens norms for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Fewer migratory birds in Sultanpur National Park this season
The Crisis In The Middle East
US launches ‘Operation Prosperity Guardian’ to secure Red Sea
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Sourcing FCI rice under OMSS to impact retail prices
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Decoding the Annexation of Goa: Operation Vijay and Historical Context
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Let them speak: Suspension of MPs shows Parliament must find better ways to engage
Biofuel Policy
India’s ethanol conundrum
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
Tax ‘HFSS’ foods, view it as a public health imperative
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19th December
Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc
2024: Celebrating the International Year of Camelids
Foreign Policy Watch: India-SAARC Nations
Gelephu Mega-City Project
Telecom and Postal Sector – Spectrum Allocation, Call Drops, Predatory Pricing, etc
Telecommunications Bill, 2023: Emphasizing National Security and Regulatory Framework
Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures
New COVID Variant ‘JN.1’
Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes
India Launches First Winter Expedition to the Arctic
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Analysis of Declining CAG Audits Tabled in Parliament
G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead
From ‘rule taker’ to ‘rule shaper’, the evolution of India in international negotiations
Anti Defection Law
The hollowing out of the anti-defection law
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
A blow for the rights of the legislature, in law making
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18th December
Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.
Case Study: School of Happiness in Assam
India’s Bid to a Permanent Seat at United Nations
Why only 5 countries have Veto Power in UNSC?
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
CRISPR-Based Therapies: A New Era in Genetic Disease Treatment
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Guru Teg Bahadur: Martyrdom and Legacy
Cyber Security – CERTs, Policy, etc
What is Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA)?
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report, 2023
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Cassini Data reveals organic molecules in Enceladus’s Plume
Digital India Initiatives
The regulator’s challenge in the age of AI
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act
Electoral Reforms In India
One person, one vote, one value
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16th December
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
[pib] Indian Tent Turtles rescued in Lucknow
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
NASA to launch PACE Mission
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Channapatna Toys in Afghan school academics
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
In news: Gandabherunda Art
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
Maldives decides to end Hydrographic Survey Pact with India
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
How the Hottest Summer ever affected the Arctic?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Iran announces Visa-free Travel for Indian Citizens
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East
A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf
What Tavleen Singh doesn’t get: Reservation is the oxygen for my uphill journey
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology
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15th December
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Hindutva Rate of Growth: Debates and Comparisons in the Indian Economy
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Parliament attacks have exposed shameful lack of security preparedness
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications
Is Russia winning the Ukraine War?
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
Explained: Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Case
Innovation Ecosystem in India
‘Authenticity’ in a post-authentic world
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Mahua Moitra has no excuse
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Is India doing enough to tackle climate change?
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14th December
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
[pib] Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Specie in news: Saiga Antelope
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST Rates Rationalisation back on table
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
COP28 : Understanding CCS and CDR
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Bhagat Singh’s Bombing of Delhi Central Assembly
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
Dubai Consensus for ‘transition away’ from Fossil Fuels
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
US, EU slap Countervailing Duties on 4 Indian goods
Judicial Reforms
New criminal law Bills endanger civil liberties
PPP Investment Models: HAM, Swiss Challenge, Kelkar Committee
Work of consultancy firms with government must be regulated
J&K – The issues around the state
Narendra Modi writes on Article 370 verdict: Today, a clean canvas for every child in J&K
From America to India: Academic freedom is misunderstood
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13th December
Terrorism and Challenges Related To It
An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Places in news: Kambalakonda WLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
[pib] Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit
Indian Army Updates
[pib] Exercise VINBAX 2023
Organ & Tissue Transplant- Policies, Technologies, etc.
Kidney Transplants in India: Law, Demand and Alleged Rackets
Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols
What does Unabated Fossil Fuels mean?
International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
Red Sprites: Atmospheric Wonders above Thunderstorms
Electoral Reforms In India
Legislative Development in Election Commission Appointments
J&K – The issues around the state
Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes on abrogation of Article 370 being upheld: Has SC established a dangerous precedent for federalism?
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Patent exclusions — Madras High Court shows the way
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12th December
J&K – The issues around the state
Explained: SC Verdict on Abrogation of Article 370
J&K – The issues around the state
Karan Singh’s Proclamation of 1949
President’s Rule
SR Bommai Judgment and its Relevance in Article 370 Verdict
Citizenship and Related Issues
What are Foreigners’ Tribunals?
J&K – The issues around the state
Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his Contributions
Tavleen Singh writes: Time to end reservations
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
Harvest the Odisha story to ensure food security
Historical and Archaeological Findings in News
100 years on, remembering Maulana Azad’s words on Hindu-Muslim unity
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11th December
Tribes in News
PM-JANMAN Scheme for PVTGs
NPA Crisis
Controversy over Germany’s Debt Brake Rule
Human Rights Issues
75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Ethics and Compensation in Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS)
Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.
Are Crimes against Women on the Rise?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Europe agrees landmark AI Regulation Deal
Human Rights Issues
In news: Operation Storm Makers II
Skilling India – Skill India Mission,PMKVY, NSDC, etc.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Empowering Traditional Craftspeople
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
The future of healthcare is in our genes
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Calibrating a strategy for India’s future growth
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Protecting Basic Structure from judicial arbitrariness
Human Rights Issues
The hypocrisy of Western democracy
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9th December
Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc
Expulsion of MP from Lok Sabha
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Specie in news: Mauritian Dodo
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
Advisory issued against drug ‘Meftal’
Judicial Appointments Conundrum Post-NJAC Verdict
Why Parliament passed the Advocates Amendment Bill?
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and Its Implications
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Sri Lanka
Bridge this deficit between India and Sri Lanka
RBI Notifications
3 reasons why the RBI has held interest rates steady
Antibiotics Resistance
India’s alarming ‘fixed dose combination’ problem
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