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5th December

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

[5th December 2025] Hindu OpED New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with terror

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.

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

How the Mahad satyagraha(s) shaped constitutional discourse

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

Do we need to change how cities are governed in India?

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

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

INS Aridhaman

Prelims Only | Science and Technology | Mains Paper 3: Indigenization Of Technology

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Humpback Whale Population Recovery

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

New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Rainbow Water Snake

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

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Revamp Bill

Prelims Only | Education | Mains Paper 2: GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) FY25

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

4th December

[4th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: A missing link in India’s mineral mission

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

Rupee breaches 90-mark: What’s driving the slide

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia

Putin’s visit: The long arc of India’s ties with Russia, the road ahead

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

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

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.

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

WHO Issues Global Guidelines on GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity

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

Saving Rock Eagle Owl Eggs at a Telangana Quarry

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

GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags

Tamil Nadu Adds Five New GI-Tagged Products

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Intellectual Property Rights

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Assam Day & Chaolung Sukapha

Prelims Only | History | Mains Paper 1: GS1-01.Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.,GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues);

3rd December

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives

[3rd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean

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.,GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia

Why is there no peace in Ukraine

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: GS2-19.Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.,India & Its Neighborhood – Relations

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Understanding concerns around Sanchar Saathi

Explained | 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.

Tribes in News

Hornbill Festival 2025

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

Masala Bonds

ED Notice to Kerala CM: KIIFB Masala Bonds Case

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

Foreign Policy Watch: United Nations

India calls for Stronger Global Biosecurity at 50 Years of the BWC

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

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

India Expands Heron Mk II UAV Fleet

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

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Africa

Coup in Guinea-Bissau (2025)

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

2nd December

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

[2nd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm

op-ed snap | 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.

Air Pollution

Why pollution affects north Indian cities more than south and west

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

Promoting Science and Technology – Missions,Policies & Schemes

Why does India need bioremidiation

Explained | Environment | 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.,GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment.