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17th November
Air Pollution
[17th November 22] The Hindu Op-ed: Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
Corruption Challenges – Lokpal, POCA, etc
Growing unchecked, no guardrails: On Cryptocurrency
The legal hoodwinking of adivasis
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
India’s Emerging Frontier in Precision Biotherapeutics
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Researchers to study rare Dolphin-Fisher kinship in Ashtamudi Lake
Contention over South China Sea
Senkaku-Diaoyu Islands Issue
Judicial Reforms
Article 32 of Indian Constitution
North-East India – Security and Developmental Issues
Army sets up three new garrisons near the Siliguri Corridor
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
Quantum Clocks and the Cost of Timekeeping
Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News
Sankaradeva’s Vrindavani Vastra to be displayed in Assam
15th November
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
[15th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Flexible inflation targeting, a good balance
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
On Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, let’s celebrate his fight for dignity
Right To Privacy
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Study on Lithium-Rich Red Giant Stars and Helium Abundance
GI(Geographical Indicator) Tags
Recently awarded GI Tags
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
14th November
Nuclear Diplomacy and Disarmament
[14th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
Holding up GLASS to India: securing stewardship to tackle AMR
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
Urgent update: India needs to revise its CPI urgently
Seeds, Pesticides and Mechanization – HYV, Indian Seed Congress, etc.
Centre releases draft Seeds Bill, 2025
Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.
Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)?
Air Pollution
India’s CO₂ Emission Trends as per Global Carbon Budget, 2025
Govt to begin year-long National Migration Survey from July 2026
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
‘DRISHTI’ System for AI Freight Wagon Safety
13th November
[13th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth
How grassroots movements and campaigns are shaping India
Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy
Tuberculosis incidence falling in India by 21% a year: WHO report
Ricin: the new Bio-Weapon
Trade Sector Updates – Falling Exports, TIES, MEIS, Foreign Trade Policy, etc.
Low taxes spur buying but jobs and incomes will have to grow
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
Row over National Anthem
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on defining Aravalli Hills and Ranges
Coal and Mining Sector
New Royalty Rates of Critical Minerals
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
| 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 |
