POLICY & SCHEMES

Current Affairs & Policy Hub

Avoid 4-hour daily newspaper note-making traps. Use verified government releases, legislative summaries, and targeted video debates.

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Mentor Rule on Daily News

“Current Affairs static foundation ke bina adhoora hai. Connect every news article back to the core syllabus: Economy, Environment, Constitution, and Technology.”

The 60-Minute Daily Current Affairs Routine

1. Newspaper Editorials (30m)

Read 2–3 major policy editorials from The Hindu or Indian Express Explained.

2. Official PIB & PRS (15m)

Scan Press Information Bureau for Cabinet decisions and PRS for bill summaries.

3. Sansad TV Debates (Weekend)

Watch 1 episode of Sansad TV Perspective on Sunday for balanced diplomacy analysis.

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Economy & Agriculture (GS-3)

Macro indicators, Union Budget, Economic Survey, RBI monetary stance, trade deficits, MSP & farm issues.

Official & Free Portals

Ministry of Finance & RBI NotificationsOpen

Check bi-monthly MPC statements for official inflation & GDP growth commentary.

The Hindu & Indian Express Explained (Economy)Open

Read 1 explanatory article daily on inflation, export numbers, or fiscal deficit.

PIB Economy HighlightsOpen

Review monthly GST collection releases and core sector output data.

RBI Monetary Policy transmission & liquidityCapital Expenditure (CapEx) vs Revenue ExpenditureAgricultural supply chains, e-NAM, and MSP debatesFree Trade Agreements (FTAs) and semiconductor manufacturing

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Environment, Climate & Disaster Management (GS-3)

UNFCCC COP resolutions, Ramsar sites additions, IUCN red list updates, species in news, and climate adaptation.

Official & Free Portals

MoEFCC Official Portal & PIB EnvironmentOpen

Track new Tiger Reserves, Biosphere Reserves, and Elephant corridors declared.

Down To Earth Magazine (Selected Articles)Open

Read case studies on grassroots conservation, groundwater depletion, and renewable energy.

COP decisions on Loss & Damage Fund and Carbon MarketsRenewable Energy targets (500 GW by 2030, Green Hydrogen Mission)New Ramsar wetland additions and endemic wildlife reservesForest Rights Act and compensatory afforestation (CAMPA)

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Polity, Governance & International Relations (GS-2)

Landmark Supreme Court rulings, Constitutional bills, Center-State issues, bilateral summits, and multilateral organizations.

Official & Free Portals

PRS Legislative ResearchOpen

Download 2-page Bill summaries whenever Parliament is in session.

Sansad TV PerspectiveOpen

Watch 25-minute expert panel discussions on foreign policy and international groupings.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) BriefingsOpen

Refer for official joint statements during Prime Minister foreign visits.

Governor powers and federal dispute cases in Supreme CourtElectoral reforms, Simultaneous Elections (One Nation One Election)India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) & Quad / BRICS expansionFree Speech, Defamation, and Digital Personal Data Protection Act

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Science, Technology & Space (GS-3)

ISRO space missions, Artificial Intelligence governance, biotechnology, quantum computing, and defense acquisitions.

Official & Free Portals

ISRO Official Portal & Missions TrackOpen

Note payload details, orbit type (LEO/GEO/SSO), and objectives of major missions (Gaganyaan, Aditya-L1).

The Hindu Science Column (Every Sunday)Open

Crisp 1-paragraph summaries on CRISPR, mRNA vaccines, CAR-T cell therapy, and quantum tech.

Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission architectureGenerative AI ethics, Deepfakes regulation, and National AI MissionNational Quantum Mission and Supercomputing initiativesCAR-T cell therapy, Gene Editing, and Sickle Cell Anaemia eradication

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