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15th January

[15th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: An exploration of India’s mineral diplomacy

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

What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology

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

Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc

Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary,Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

China reiterates claim over Shaksgam Valley

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

Financial Inclusion in India and Its Challenges

PFRDA forms high-level committee for assured payouts under NPS

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein

Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.

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.

Responsible Nations Index (RNI)

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

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Karuna Abhiyan 2026

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

14th January

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran

[14th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Decisive new factors in the Iran conundrum

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact

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

Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?

Explained | Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Population & Associated Issues

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

CEC Recommends Restoring Original ESZ Around Bannerghatta National Park

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

Nuclear Energy

Greenwald Limit in Fusion Research

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.

Air Pollution

Air Pollution Aerosols Intensify and Prolong Winter Fog Over North India: IIT Madras Study

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

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

PSLV-C62 Mission Failure

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

Defence Sector – DPP, Missions, Schemes, Security Forces, etc.

DRDO Successfully Flight Tests Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)

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.

13th January

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein,Indian Economy

Indian Army Updates

Bhairav Battalion: India’s New Combat Ready Force for High Speed Operations

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security.

Blockchain Technology: Prospects and Challenges

Crypto Rules Tightened: Live Selfies and Geo Tagging Mandatory for Users

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Cyber Security

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Kathputli Art of Rajasthan

Prelims Only | Art and Culture | Mains Paper 1: GS1-01.Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Dams and Hydroprojects

Show Cause Notice on Bargi Dam

Prelims Only | Geography | Mains Paper 1: GS1-15.Geographical features and their location- Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

12th January

Electoral Reforms In India

[12th january 2026] The Hindu OpED: Reimagining delimitation

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

Indian Navy Updates

India’s maritime policy: how it has evolved and what lies ahead

Explained | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.

Dams and Hydroprojects

Ratle Hydroelectric Project Seeks Extension of Environmental Clearance

National Parks/WS | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Electoral Reforms In India

Special Intensive Revision in Uttar Pradesh

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

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)

Prelims Only | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security.

Foreign Policy Watch: India – EU

India Participates in the Weimar Triangle Format

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

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Technology

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology,GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights.

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Zehanpora Buddhist Site and Kashmir’s Ancient Buddhist Past

Prelims Only | Art and Culture | Mains Paper 1: GS1-01.Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

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