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20th January
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
[20th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: In a changing world, it is ‘small tables, big dividends’
Ocean Governance – UNCLOS, ISA, High Seas Teaty, etc.
India to initiate domestic framework for ratifying High Seas Treaty
Nuclear Energy
DAE’s nuclear pivot: Light water push to tap global markets, retain heavy water edge
Nuclear Energy
Indigenous Light Water Reactor Push
Electric and Hybrid Cars – FAME, National Electric Mobility Mission, etc.
Indigenous Sodium Ion Battery Development in India
BRICS Summits
BRICS Plus Naval Drills and South Africa Probe
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Second Range wide Dolphin Survey
Start-up Ecosystem In India
Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme
19th January
Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.
[19th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being
Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.
India’s record rice output comes with challenges
Foreign Policy Watch: India – Germany
India Germany Ties can only soar higher
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
Mount Elbrus
New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered
Dugong
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
Coconut Root Wilt Disease
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
17th January
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
[17th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: On mute: On the U.S., geopolitical turmoil, India’s response
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran
Talks on Chabahar will continue with U.S. and Iran: India
Start-up Ecosystem In India
Nearly 44,000 startups registered in 2025, highest since the launch of Startup India
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Global Risks Report 2026
Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.
NITI Aayog Report on MSME Scheme Convergence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough
Project Suncatcher
Electoral Reforms In India
Indelible Ink
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Thiruvalluvar Day
16th January
Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States
The message in India’s late entry to US-led groupings
Electoral Reforms In India
Fake news, deepfakes, influencers-Elections 2026
Health Sector – UHC, National Health Policy, Family Planning, Health Insurance, etc.
Bio Safety Level 4 Containment Facility in Gandhinagar
Land Reforms
Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment and Jamma Bane System in Coorg
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Vulture Safe Zones in Tamil Nadu
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Rise in Mugger Crocodile Population in Similipal National Park
| 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 |
