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30th December

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

[30th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: The quiet foundations for India’s next growth phase

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Pacific Island Nations

What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement?

Explained | 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

AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand

Explained | 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.

Indian Navy Updates

INS Vagsheer

op-ed snap | Internal Security | Mains Paper 3: Indigenization Of Technology

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Frequency Comb

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

Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.

Industrial Hemp

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.

Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.

Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

Wetland Conservation

Kolleru Lake

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

29th December

Intellectual Property Rights in India

[29th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth,Indian Economy

Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.

What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-07.E-Technology in the aid of farmers

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Iran

Linked civilizations, a modern strategic partnership

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

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and Shipbuilding Development Scheme

Schemes | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth,GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

Somaliland

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

Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

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

National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions

Dhasan River

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

Railway Reforms

Plasser’s Quick Relaying System (PQRS)

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc:

27th December

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

India weathers tariff storm for now

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

Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.

On petrol pricing in India

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

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Rashtriya Prerna Sthal

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues);

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

Quality Council of India

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Titan

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.

26th December

Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD

[26th December 2025] Thze Hindu OpED: A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

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 urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

Explained | Indian Society | : Poverty & Development Issues

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

GCGs keep India’ technology job market alive as IT lags

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

Kimberley Process

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

Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Sector – M-SIPS, National Policy on Electronics, etc.

Minamitori Island

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.