Polity & Governance
4Must ReadPolitySocialGS 1, GS 2Prelims + Mainspan_india
Census 2027 to have 40 questions, including details of caste, COVID vaccination, ID proofs
This is the first time caste will be enumerated in Independent India, other than that of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Caste
The Hindu1 min read
PolityEconomyGeoGS 2, GS 3
Mounting criticism in Kerala over Centre’s Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 2
‘Who is the BCI to come between the students and me?’: CJI condemns NALSAR enrolment freeze circular
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3
NHRC issues notice to Home Ministry over suicide cases among CRPF personnel
The Hindu1 min read
Economy
12Must ReadOtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainsinternationalusachinaindia
India in U.S. crosshairs again — White House report cites countries ‘enabling’ China’s tariff evasions
The report has identified more than 40 countries associated with “elevated illegal transshipment risk”; the U.S. has named the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai belt as one of the areas enabling China
The Hindu1 min read
EconomyGS 2, GS 3
Debt grows slower than GDP, CAG says; revenue lapses persist
Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherGS 3, GS 2
India’s July exports hit record $44.2 billion despite West Asia crisis
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyGS 3
WPI inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July; food, fuel and power prices cool
The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 3
Forex reserves up by $14.1 billion to $707 billion
Economic Times1 min read
Geography
1International Relations
2Must ReadIREconomySocialGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_indiainternational_japan
India-Japan stakeholder meet held to strengthen skilling, workforce mobility pathways
India and Japan are enhancing skill development cooperation for workforce mobility. Discussions focused on preparing Indian youth for employment opportunities in Japan. This includes industry-relevant training and Japanese language preparation. The partnership aims to build structured pathways with strong industry participation. Both nations seek to translate intent into clear action for youth.
Economic Times1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
India, US remain in regular contact on proposed trade deal: Commerce Secretary
Economic Times1 min read
Editorials & Analysis
10 articlesWhat is NASA’s Moon Base programme and why does it want India to be part of it? | Explained
OtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
A $67 bn tariff trail leads the US to India over China trade. Where's the proof?
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsEconomic Times1 min read
Despite its reputation, India’s per-unit space launch cost highest: study
S&TEconomyGS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
A predictable rise: On inflation
EconomyGS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning
OtherEconomyEnvGS 3Prelims + MainsEconomic Times1 min read