7th March
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[7th March 2026] The Hindu OpED: Right, justice, action for India’s women farmers
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Recognizing invisible labour of care is a national priority
The Crisis In The Middle East
How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
F-1 Visas for Indian Students Drop
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Aravalli Definition Case: Amicus Says Panel “Suppressed” FSI Views
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
West Asia War May Hit India’s Gem and Jewellery Industry
Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.
Centre Directs Refiners to Maximise LPG Production
Air Pollution
204 of 238 Indian Cities Failed to Meet Air Quality Standards
6th March
Freedom of Speech – Defamation, Sedition, etc.
[6th March 2026] The Hindu OpED: Is Supreme Court doing enough to tackle hate speech
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Why India’s rice production and export strategy requires a rethink
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
What are gravity bombs which US is planning to shift to Iran
The Crisis In The Middle East
Sinking of Iranian Warship: Maritime Law Governing Naval Conflict
Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU
India–Finland Relations Elevated to Strategic Partnership
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
West Asia Conflict May Slow India’s Growth More Than Inflation
Growing Concern Over Nicotine Pouches in India
HPV Vaccine Policy: India-made Cervavac Yet to Enter National Programme
5th March
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[5th March 2026] The Hindu OpED: Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal
Disasters and Disaster Management – Sendai Framework, Floods, Cyclones, etc.
NDMA’s first ever guidelines for identification of disaster victims
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
Morbi Ceramic Industry Faces Shutdown Risk
Monsoon Updates
El Niño Likely to Develop After July 2026: WMO
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Return of 16th Century Bronze Statue of Thirumangai Alvar
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Iran War Impact: Rice Exports Disrupted and Fertilizer Prices Rising
India Ranks Second Globally in Childhood Obesity
| Subject | ’08 | ’09 | ’10 | ’11 | ’12 | ’13 | ’14 | ’15 | ’16 | ’17 | ’18 | ’19 | ’20 | ’21 | ’22 | ’23 | ’24 | ’25 | ’26 | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | 14 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 314 BIG |
| Economics | 4 | 15 | 28 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 273 BIG |
| Science & Technology | 27 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 231 BIG |
| Polity | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 226 BIG |
| Geography | 21 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 204 BIG |
| Art & Culture | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 179 BIG |
| Modern History | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 153 BIG |
| International Relations | 7 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 1 | · | 4 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 152 BIG |
| Governance | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | · | 1 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 116 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 83 |
| Off-topics / Misc | 20 | 25 | · | · | · | · | · | 1 | 1 | · | · | · | · | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 60 |
| Ethics | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 3 | 3 |
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