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24th February

R&D Expenditure And The Perils of Inadequate Data

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Government Budgeting,Issues relating growth and development, employment

Monetary Policy Committee Notifications

Repo Rate Hike: Impact Should be Considered Before Making Decisions

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

Anti Defection Law

Anti-defection Law and The Loopholes

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures

Aadhaar Card Issues

60% of India’s voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Representation Of People’s Act

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

GST revenues hit a record ₹1.59 lakh CR in January

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Judicial Reforms

CJI announces launch of ‘Neutral Citations’ for SC judgements

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

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[Frontline] One year of Russia’s War in Ukraine

A year after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, there are signs of escalation everywhere. Why did Russia…

23rd February

Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.

Four-day workweek: Analysis

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment

Digital India Initiatives

UPI: Internationalization of Digital Payments

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: S&T – Applications In Everyday Life

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

India’s Rich Biodiversity Needs Science Based Implementation

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications

Russia officially ‘suspends’ New START Treaty

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Key findings about Keeladi Excavation

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

Start-up Ecosystem In India

What is Angel Tax?

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Electoral Reforms In India

Corrupt Practices according to Representation of People Act, 1951

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Representation Of People’s Act

Genetically Modified (GM) crops – cotton, mustards, etc.

‘HD 3226’ Wheat can beat the heat

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Major Crops & Cropping Patterns

Historical and Archaeological Findings in News

Dickinsonia Fossil found in Bhimbetka turns out to be decayed beehive

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

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[Sansad TV] Perspective: India’s Defence Prowess

Context: Aero India 2023 The PM described Aero India as an example of India’s growing potential, saying it’s…

22nd February

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Deputy Speaker Is An Officer of Parliament

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Foreign Policy Watch: India-United States

The India-US ICET: Transformative Impact On Bilateral Relations

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

Live transcription of Supreme Court proceedings introduced

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Food Procurement and Distribution – PDS & NFSA, Shanta Kumar Committee, FCI restructuring, Buffer stock, etc.

What is Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)?

Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

Right To Privacy

Children have a Right to protect their Genetic Information from DNA tests: SC

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Digital India Initiatives

India, Singapore launch UPI-PayNow Linkage

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Money-Laundering & Its Prevention

Digital India Initiatives

In news: Survey of India

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

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21st February

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Can’t legislate on Women’s Marriage Age: Supreme Court

| Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Salient features of Indian Society

Primary and Secondary Education – RTE, Education Policy, SEQI, RMSA, Committee Reports, etc.

Shedding The Colonial Legacy By Promoting Mother Languages

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Antibiotics Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): An Invisible Pandemic

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education

Marital age: Laws Are Not Enough As Enforcement Is Poor

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections

Right To Privacy

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill: Need A Pre-legislative Consultation

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: E-Governance,Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters

Renewable Energy – Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, etc.

India plans to export Solar Power

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

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

Centre in final stages of notifying Emissions Trading Scheme

| Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.

Telangana’s Teja Chilli is hot property in many nations

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Major Crops & Cropping Patterns

Innovation Ecosystem in India

APJ Abdul Kalam SLV: India’s 1st Hybrid Rocket launched

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Cooling Earth with Moon Dust

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

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[Burning Issue] Shiv Sena Party Symbol Conundrum

Context What are party election symbols? How does the Election Commission decide on party symbol disputes? 3 tests…

20th February

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Disqualification of Sitting MP: The Conundrum

op-ed snap | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Parliament & State Legislatures,Representation Of People’s Act

Judicial Reforms

Debating the Abolition of Judicial Vacations

Explained | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Organ & Tissue Transplant- Policies, Technologies, etc.

Organ transplant rules In India: A Significant Step

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

GST Appellate Tribunal gets nod

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Statutory, Regulatory & Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

The National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC)

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy

Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments

How is the Stock Market regulated in India?

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Underwater noise emissions pose threat to Indian Marine species: Study

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3:

Global Geological And Climatic Events

Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first Aubrite in 170 years

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

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[Sansad TV] Diplomatic Dispatch: Operation Dost & India’s role as First Responder

In this article, we will discuss Operation Dost and India’s increasing profile as a first responder and net…

18th February

Higher Education – RUSA, NIRF, HEFA, etc.

The question in the minds of students: How to be future-ready?

op-ed snap | Science Tech | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Terrorism and Challenges Related To It

An Overview : UAPA and The Concerns

op-ed snap | Security Issues | Mains Paper 3:

Judicial Reforms

Supreme Court says NO to Sealed Cover suggestions

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Executive & Judiciary

Electoral Reforms In India

How did Election Commission decide who gets Party Symbol?

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Representation Of People’s Act

Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

What is Special Marriage Act, 1954?

| Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Salient features of Indian Society

Delhi Full Statehood Issue

Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor Poll: Supreme Court

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Global Implications

What is Munich Security Conference?

IOCR | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Important International Institutions

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Species in news: Pangolins

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

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[Burning Issue] Air India Aircraft Deal and its Significance

Context Details of the Air India order About Indian Aviation Industry What is driving Indian Aviation Sector Growth?…

17th February

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries Sector – Pashudhan Sanjivani, E- Pashudhan Haat, etc

Purse Seine Fishing Gear: A Questionable Fishing Method

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) and The Data Gap

op-ed snap | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies,Representation Of People’s Act

Rural Infrastructure Schemes

Vibrant Villages Programme Gets An Upgrade

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Border Area Security Challenges,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Organ & Tissue Transplant- Policies, Technologies, etc.

Amendments to Organ Transplant Rules

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Afghanistan

34 years of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

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

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Govt. likely to place Reverse Charging of GST on Scrap before Council

Prelims Only | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Tipu Sultan’s Contested Legacy

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities

Anti-encroachment drive in historic city of Mehrauli

Prelims Only | | Mains Paper 1: Modern Indian History

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16th February

RBI Notifications

Latest spike in Inflation and RBI’s efforts

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

G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead

Startup20 Engagement Group On India’s Proposal

op-ed snap | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues

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

Understanding India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

| Governance | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

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

Industry pushes separate Ministry for Microenterprises

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

J&K – The issues around the state

Ladakh and the Sixth Schedule

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

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

Thwaites glacier at mercy of sea warmth increase

Prelims Only | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 1: Climatic Change

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Ring around a dwarf planet lies in Roche Limit: What it means, why it matters

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Festivals, Dances, Theatre, Literature, Art in News

Folk dance in news: Lavani

Prelims Only | History and Art & Culture | Mains Paper 1: Arts & Culture

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[EPW] Can Canada and India reset their Bilateral Relations?

Context India-Canada Relations: A quick recap History of migration The history of Indian migration to Canada has a…

15th February

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan

Japan-India Combat Exercise and the Chinese Concerns

op-ed snap | International Relations | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Digital India Initiatives

Divyang friendly digital infrastructure in India

| Governance | Mains Paper 3: Inclusive Growth & Issues,Issues relating growth and development, employment

G20 : Economic Cooperation ahead

Green transition during India’s G20 presidency

op-ed snap | Enviro & Biodiversity | Mains Paper 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India

Tax Reforms

Income Tax Dept. surveys BBC over Transfer Pricing allegations

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Money-Laundering & Its Prevention

Coal and Mining Sector

Big Lithium find: Risks and Rewards

| Economics | Mains Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Vacancy of Deputy Speaker Chair in States

| Polity | Mains Paper 2: Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology

InfoCrop v2.1: Indigenous Crop Simulator

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T

Coronavirus – Disease, Medical Sciences Involved & Preventive Measures

Marburg Virus

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Awareness in various sc and tech fields

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