(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. Melting Arctic glaciers are a source of methane emissions: What a new study says READ MORE
2. National Science Day: What is Raman Effect, what are some of its uses READ MORE
3. Why Supreme Court stayed a Lokpal order on an HC judge over a corruption complaint READ MORE
4. Why Tamil Nadu, Centre are clashing over New Education Policy’s 3-language formula READ MORE
5. AAD 2025 wraps up after three days of discussion and debate READ MORE
6. Himachal Pradesh: Flash floods cause widespread damage in Kangra; forecast for more rain READ MORE
7. CBD COP16 secures landmark biodiversity funding agreement READ MORE
8. Could African giant pouched rats offer a solution to the challenges of TB diagnosis? READ MORE
9. Olive Ridley turtle population growing ‘steadily’: Report READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Water Management and Socio-economic Development Discourse READ MORE
2. Time to democratise freedom struggle saga: Gandhi was important, but so were Subhas Bose and Savarkar READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Why the ‘curing’ of arbitral award under Article 142 is sheer judicial overreach READ MORE
2. IAS officers must not fear demands of digital age READ MORE
3. Lawbreakers as lawmakers READ MORE
4. Delimitation and a rising trust barrier READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Without leaders, varsities in limbo READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. Trump 2.0 and the new matrix of U.S.-India defence ties READ MORE
2. India’s ascendant role in global diplomacy READ MORE
3. Big challenge for Germany amid changing world order READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Multidimensional Poverty Disparities among Social Groups READ MORE
2. Rupee depreciation calls for structural reforms READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Budget 2025-26: Milestones, Misses, and the Road Ahead for India’s Climate-Resilience Goals READ MORE
2. India’s solar surge: Powering the journey to net zero 2070 READ MORE
3. The necessity of mainstreaming wetland conservation READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Scaling intelligence: Expanding AI to the 99 percent READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Security dynamics of the Siliguri corridor READ MORE
2. Maoist challenge: Why social markers matter READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. Water blight: On the Srisailam tunnel cave-in READ MORE
2. Stampede-like Situation and Disaster-like Management READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Ethics of AI READ MORE
2. The philosophical and ethical issues of climate change READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. The water management practices of the current global scenario as well as the opportunities and challenges behind the water management system in terms of its influence on socio-economic development. Examine.
2. The use of Article 142 is limited to work as a supplement, rather than a replacement of substantive law and it should not be a tool to override the legislative intent. Critically Comment.
3. Public institutions are more than policy enforcers; they are the foundation of national stability and progress, the digital age presents both challenges and opportunities to Public Institutions. Comment.
4. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a transformative force for powering sustainable development goals and enhancing the well-being of people. Examine.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
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- To harness India’s demographic dividend, local development think tanks and agricultural hubs should be created to integrate innovative practices and technologies while developing a synergy between economic democracy and political democracy to strengthen farmers’ collectives.
- A digital platform and blockchain technology are suggested to improve transparency and decision-making. Successful implementation will depend on proactive local leadership and the effective integration of these strategies to achieve sustainable growth.
- While the Union Budget 2025-26 makes incremental progress in advancing India’s climate commitments, its fragmented approach and funding disparities raise concerns about the long-term viability of India’s low-carbon and climate-resilient growth.
- The use of Article 142 is limited to work as a supplement, rather than a replacement of substantive law.
- Public institutions that remained largely insulated from day-to-day political currents now find themselves navigating an environment where policy debates happen in real time.
- The rise of social media, instant communication, and evolving public expectations has redefined how governments interact with citizens.
- When governance is both transparent and effective, public institutions do not just function better—they strengthen democracy itself.
- Effective governance is not about choosing between speed and structure, but about finding the right balance.
- The digital age presents a paradox. While it demands greater responsiveness, it also requires deliberation and expertise.
- Digital transformation is reshaping public policy, it is imperative that we embrace it without compromising our enduring commitment to integrity.
- Despite notable gains such as a reduced trade deficit, emerging challenges including global tariff tensions highlight the urgent need for comprehensive policy reforms.
- Delimitation must remain true to both representation and federalism.
- The equally important principle of federalism should suggest the need for the proportions of representation to be maintained to keep the balance of power intact across States.
- The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill is flawed, as it backs the government-supported candidate.
- The Constitution of India has vested the entire responsibility for conducting the elections to Parliament and State legislatures to the offices of the President and the Vice President and preparing the electoral role for these elections in the Election Commission of India (ECI) under Article 324.
- Members of the selection committee which selects the CEC and ECs need to be independent men capable of expressing their free will.
- The selection of the CEC and other ECs has a vital bearing on the conduct of free and fair elections and in maintaining the purity of the electoral process, which is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
ESSAY TOPIC
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- United we win, divided we perish
50-WORD TALK
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- Q3 GDP data reveals the deep malaise afflicting India’s manufacturing sector. At 3.5%, manufacturing growth was significantly slower than agriculture’s 5.6%. A high base can explain some of this, but not all. Services too had a high base but they also saw strong growth. Onerous regulations are killing Indian manufacturing.
Things to Remember:
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- For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
- Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
- For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
- For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
- Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.
