Geography
2Must ReadGeoEconomyPolityGS 1, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india
IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years
El Nino conditions are likely after June, the IMD said. Historically, six out of 10 El Nino years have been linked to depressed rainfall over India.
The Hindu1 min read
GeoGS 1, GS 3
Japan volcano erupts sending plumes of ash 3.4 km high
The Hindu1 min read
Economy
15Must ReadEconomyIRGS 3, GS 2Prelims + Mainspan_india
Retail inflation inches up to 3.4% in March
The retail inflation released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) is based on a new series with a base year 2024
The Hindu1 min read
OtherPolityGS 2, GS 3
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea over MSP linked to cost of cultivation
Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherEconomyGS 2, GS 3
India's global Ammonia tender likely ahead to secure fertilizer production
Economic Times1 min read
EconomySocialIRGS 2, GS 3
India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia disruption
The Hindu1 min read
EconomyIRGS 2, GS 3
Rajasthan highway modernisation project gets $225 million World Bank boost, to benefit 3 million people
Economic Times1 min read
International Relations
9Must ReadIRGeoEconomyGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsinternational_middle_eastinternational_usa
U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday
The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
India, Oman discuss ways to boost trade, investments
The Hindu1 min read
IRGS 2
Bangladesh government starts China outreach, to send 20-member delegation this week
The Hindu1 min read
IREnvGeoGS 2, GS 3
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
Donald Trump considers limited strikes on Iran after talks collapse: Report
Indian Express1 min read
Polity & Governance
15Must ReadPolitySocialGS 2Prelims + Mainspan_india
The many constitutional questions around Women’s Reservation Act
Indian Express1 min read
PolitySocialGS 2
KC(M) flags federal concerns over proposed Lok Sabha expansion
The Hindu1 min read
PolityGS 2
Congress issues whip, ask all Lok Sabha MPs to be present for special sitting of Parliament
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 1, GS 2
Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension
Indian Express1 min read
PolityEconomyGS 2, GS 3
Supreme Court notice to Centre, Election Commission on plea to bring in iris, biometric verification of voters at polling booths
The Hindu1 min read
Environment & Ecology
4Must ReadEnvEconomyPolityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsdelhi
Delhi govt releases draft EV policy: Benefits you can draw if planning to to switch to electric soon
Indian Express1 min read
EnvPolityGS 2, GS 3
High-powered panel links MMR air pollution to traffic jams, parking chaos, untested vehicles
Indian Express1 min read
EnvSocialPolityGS 2, GS 3
No work at noon: Maharashtra’s heat SOP forces shift changes for outdoor workers
Indian Express1 min read
EnvS&TGS 3
New study reveals self-cleaning mechanism of green pill millipede in Western Ghats
The Hindu1 min read
Social Issues
2Science & Technology
2Must ReadOtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsinternationaleurope
EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act
“OpenAI has published user numbers for ChatGPT above the 45 million DSA threshold for designation,” Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier said
The Hindu1 min read
S&TEnvGS 3
Kerala University researchers develop high-efficiency, lead-free solar cell
The Hindu1 min read
Internal Security
1Editorials & Analysis
30 articlesThe fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Ashok Gulati writes: To ensure food security amid war clouds, goverment must reform fertiliser policy
OtherOtherOtherGS 3Mains FocusIndian Express1 min read
As Centre seeks tighter control over online content, why it may lead to pre-censorship
PolityEconomySecurityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read
Rise in middle class vulnerability
EconomySocialGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Why energy shock from Iran war has not spread to food
EconomyGeoIRGS 1, GS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsIndian Express1 min read