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31st December

Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD

[31st December 2025] The Hindu OpED: A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics

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.

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

Too good to last: The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Police Reforms – SC directives, NPC, other committees reports

Law on ‘ suspension of sentence’

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary,GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

Constitution of India in Santhali Language

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

GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags

Narsapuram Lace Craft

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.

Indian Missile Program Updates

Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket Maiden Flight Test

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

INSV Kaundinya Maiden Voyage

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.

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.