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10th January

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

The Chinese challenge

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.

The Personal Data Protection Bill conundrum

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Women Safety Issues – Marital Rape, Domestic Violence, Swadhar, Nirbhaya Fund, etc.

Punishing Online Abusers of Women

| Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: GS1-07.Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues.

Legislative Council in States: Issues & Way Forward

Conduct of States Assembly Elections

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues

What is Inner Line Permit System (ILPS)?

| Governance | Mains Paper 2:

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): As defined by Govt Panel

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

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

Draft Regional Plan 2041 for NCR

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Veer Baal Diwas to be observed on December 26

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

Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences

Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections

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.

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Places in news: Orang National Park

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism – NCA, Lok Adalats, etc.

The Mediation Bill, 2021

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

President’s Rule

Confrontation between the Governors and the State governments

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

8th January

Foreign Policy Watch: India-China

China’s new land boundary law fits in with its expansionism

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.

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

For carbon sequestration, India must revisit its policy framework

op-ed snap | Environment | Mains Paper 3: GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.

Uniform Civil Code: Triple Talaq debate, Polygamy issue, etc.

Uniform Civil Code

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

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

What are the First Advance Estimates of GDP?

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-03.Government Budgeting

Zoonotic Diseases: Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures

Omisure: India’s first RT-PCR kit to identify Omicron strain

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.