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17th October

Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

[17th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market

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

Finance Commission – Issues related to devolution of resources

Restoring fiscal space for the states

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Federalism

Empower ASI to do its job

Explained | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Carbon Di-oxide Levels in 2024 set new records: WMO

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

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

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

Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

CG HC upholds cancellation of Forest Rights of Villagers

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

Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) Initiative

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

Indian Missile Program Updates

Akash Missile System

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

16th October

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

[16th October 2025 ] The Hindu Op-ed: Navigating the global economic transformation

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

The future of the IMEC

Explained | 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.

The critical factor in India’s clean energy ambition

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

Mission Drishti: World’s First Multi-sensor EO Satellite

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

IUCN Redlist Update of Indian Species

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

Indian Missile Program Updates

DRDO to extend Astra Mark 2’s range to 200 km

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.

Dams and Hydroprojects

Naying Hydroelectric Project

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.

15th October

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Australia

[15th October 2025 ] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership

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.

Nobel and other Prizes

How innovation drives economic growth

Explained | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan

Complacity not diplomacy-India’s engagement with Taliban

Explained | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: India & Its Neighborhood – Relations

Air Pollution

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

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

Judicial Reforms

Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS)

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

ISRO Missions and Discoveries

Crew Escape System (CES) in the Gaganyaan Mission

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.

Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.

What are Climate Tipping Points?

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

14th October

Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.

[14th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A green transition accelerating at express speed

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

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Delhi Morphological Ridge

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.