(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. What was the colonial-era Dramatic Performances Act, mentioned by PM Narendra Modi? READ MORE
2. What latest estimates of India’s GDP say about the economy READ MORE
3. Why record number of Olive Ridleys came to nest in Odisha this year READ MORE
4. Sea unicorns: Narwhals studied for the first time using their tusks to hunt fish, forage and play READ MORE
5. Last month was the hottest and one of the driest Februarys on record in last 125 years: IMD READ MORE
6. Government should convey to the U.S. that Indian tariffs are WTO-compliant, says think tank GTRI READ MORE
7. Euclid space telescope discovers new ‘Einstein ring’ in nearby galaxy READ MORE
8. Two new species of jumping spiders discovered in Western Ghats READ MORE
9. ICMR interim report links high levels of selenium in wheat to hair loss READ MORE
10. Study identifies sources, health effects of PM2.5 in northern India READ MORE
11. In new draft rules, UGC redefines ‘discrimination’; now ‘caste-based discrimination’ only if against SCs/STs READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Long roots: on India and patriarchal biases READ MORE
2. Is Forest Rights Act driving deforestation? READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. IAS Officers to Rescue: Why Modi Govt ‘Prefers’ Bureaucrats to Head RBI and SEBI READ MORE
2. The human cost of digital governance READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Balance classroom, real life education READ MORE
2. Yuvanidhi and the education paradox READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. Multiple bullies at work, out to create a ‘multipolar world’ READ MORE
2. A clash of diplomacy and dignity READ MORE
3. Implications on Ukraine war &NATO with US pulling the plug READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Centring care in India’s economic READ MORE
2. Growth, consumption and an economy turning the corner READ MORE
3. Indian cities need a plan READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Dry winter, late snow and rain: How climate change fits into the picture of the Chamoli avalanche READ MORE
2. Economy vision and ecological responsibility READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Scaling intelligence: Expanding AI to the 99 percent READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. The Dark Web: Lurking fears about these ‘digital bodyguards’ READ MORE
2. Security dynamics of the Siliguri corridor READ MORE
3. 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
CASE STUDY
1. Toon trouble: on Vikatan cartoon, I&B Ministry’s move READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. Despite its noble intent to secure the livelihoods of tribals, the Forest Rights Act has inadvertently opened the door to rampant deforestation and widespread encroachment. Critically Examine.
2. 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.
3. 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.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
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- A growing illiberal international project is posing the biggest threat to democracy, people and peace in the world.
- GDP figures suggest India is doing well on growth. Synchronised policy interventions by fiscal and monetary arms of the government will help to sustain it.
- When institutions themselves become partisan, electoral outcomes are far removed from the will of the people. It is time for a structural change in the entire electoral process.
- Despite its noble intent to secure the livelihoods of tribals, the Forest Rights Act has inadvertently opened the door to rampant deforestation and widespread encroachment.
- Platforms like eNAM enable farmers to compare prices and market their produce directly, thus reducing reliance on middlemen. At the same time, traditional mandi networks continue to play an essential role in the trading process.
- India’s ambitious Blue Economy vision is reshaping the way the country engages with its vast marine resources.
- The RBI and SEBI are India’s two most powerful financial sector regulatory institutions with deep and wide oversight and norm-setting for the financial institutions and companies – private and public – and also impacting crores of retail businesses and investors.
- 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.
ESSAY TOPIC
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- It is more important to do right thing than to do things right.
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.
