πŸ“° 100 High-Yield Topics

Current Affairs

Comprehensive coverage of dynamic topics with direct links to static syllabus. Updated monthly with Prelims facts, Mains analysis, and MCQs.

100 Total Topics
2 Completed
2% Progress
CA-01 πŸ“… Feb 2022 βœ“ Completed
Trade High Yield

India–UAE Trade Agreement

CEPA: 97.4% UAE tariff lines duty-free, 110+ services sectors, $100B non-oil trade target by 2030. UPI integration, Rules of Origin, MSME framework.

CA-02 πŸ“… Ongoing βœ“ Completed
Trade BTIA

India–EU Free Trade Talks

BTIA negotiations resumed 2022: tariff elimination, services access, investment protection. Key issues: data localization, GIs, SPS standards. Target: €300B trade by 2030.

CA-03 πŸ“… Sep 2023 ⚑ High Priority
MultilateralIR

G20 Summit Outcomes

Delhi Declaration: African Union permanent membership, climate finance, digital public infrastructure, SDG acceleration, food security, Ukraine conflict mention.

CA-04 πŸ“… Jan 2024 ⚑ High Priority
BRICSIR

BRICS Expansion

New members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE (2024). De-dollarization debate, New Development Bank, Global South representation, challenges of cohesion.

CA-05 πŸ“… Ongoing ⚑ High Priority
SecurityIR

India–China Border Issue Update

LAC disengagement progress, 21 rounds of corps commander talks, infrastructure development, strategic implications, Quad synergy, economic decoupling trends.

CA-06 πŸ“… 2023-24 ⚑ High Priority
StrategicIR

India–US Strategic Partnership

iCET initiative, defence tech cooperation, semiconductor alliance, clean energy partnership, diaspora engagement, balancing strategic autonomy.

CA-07 πŸ“… 2023-24 ⚑ High Priority
S&TEconomy

Semiconductor Mission India

β‚Ή76,000 Cr incentive scheme, fab investments (Tata-PSMC, ISMC), ATMP units, design-linked incentives, supply chain resilience, skill development.

CA-08 πŸ“… Jan 2023 ⚑ High Priority
EnvironmentEnergy

National Green Hydrogen Mission

β‚Ή19,744 Cr outlay, 5 MMT production target by 2030, SIGHT programme, green hydrogen hubs, export potential, decarbonization of industry/transport.

CA-09 πŸ“… Aug 2023 ⚑ High Priority
PolityDigital

Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Data principal rights, fiduciary obligations, Data Protection Board, cross-border transfers, penalties, exemptions for state, comparisons with GDPR.

CA-10 πŸ“… Ongoing ⚑ High Priority
PolitySocial

Uniform Civil Code Debate

Article 44 DPSP, Law Commission consultations, gender justice vs religious freedom, Goa model, federalism concerns, political dimensions.

CA-11 πŸ“… 2024 ⚑ High Priority
PolityReform

One Nation One Election

High-Level Committee report, constitutional amendments needed, pros (cost, governance) vs cons (federalism, accountability), implementation roadmap.

CA-12 πŸ“… 2023 ⚑ High Priority
S&TPolicy

India's Space Policy 2023

Private sector participation, IN-SPACe role, technology transfer, commercialization, security dimensions, global competitiveness.

CA-13 πŸ“… Aug 2023 ⚑ High Priority
SpaceS&T

Chandrayaan-3 Updates

First landing near lunar south pole, Pragyan rover findings, water ice confirmation, technology demonstrations, international collaborations.

CA-14 πŸ“… Sep 2023 ⚑ High Priority
SpaceScience

Aditya L1 Mission

India's first solar observatory at L1 point, 7 payloads, coronal studies, space weather forecasting, climate linkages, international significance.

CA-15 πŸ“… 2020-24 ⚑ High Priority
PolitySocial

New Education Policy Implementation

5+3+3+4 structure, NEP 2020 reforms, multidisciplinary education, vocational integration, technology in education, challenges in federal implementation.

CA-16 πŸ“… Sep 2022 ⚑ High Priority
EconomyInfrastructure

National Logistics Policy

ULIP platform, logistics cost reduction target (13%β†’8%), multimodal integration, warehousing standards, ease of doing business impact.

CA-17 πŸ“… Oct 2021 ⚑ High Priority
EconomyInfrastructure

PM Gati Shakti

β‚Ή100 lakh Cr infrastructure push, digital platform for planning, 7 engines (roads, railways, ports, etc.), last-mile connectivity, job creation.

CA-18πŸ“… 2024New
EconomyStartup

Startup India Updates

100+ unicorns, fund of funds, tax benefits, regulatory sandbox, challenges: profitability, global competition, exit mechanisms.

CA-19πŸ“… 2024New
S&TAI

India AI Mission

β‚Ή10,000 Cr outlay, compute infrastructure, datasets, skilling, startup support, ethical AI framework, global positioning.

CA-20πŸ“… 2024New
S&TRegulation

Deepfake Regulation in India

IT Rules amendments, watermarking requirements, platform liability, criminal provisions, balance with innovation, global approaches.

CA-21πŸ“… 2024New
S&TSecurity

Cybersecurity Policy India

CERT-In directives, critical infrastructure protection, cyber crisis management, public-private partnership, skill development.

CA-22πŸ“… 2023New
S&TResearch

National Quantum Mission

β‚Ή6,000 Cr, quantum computing, communication, sensing, materials, ecosystem development, strategic applications.

CA-23πŸ“… 2024New
EnvironmentTransport

Electric Vehicle Policy India

FAME-II extensions, PLI for ACC batteries, charging infrastructure, state policies, challenges: cost, range, grid readiness.

CA-24πŸ“… Feb 2023New
EconomyResources

Lithium Discoveries in India

Reasi (J&K) reserves, strategic importance for EVs, extraction challenges, environmental concerns, import dependence reduction.

CA-25πŸ“… 2023New
EnvironmentEnergy

Green Energy Corridor

Transmission infrastructure for renewable integration, interstate connectivity, grid stability, investment requirements, phasing.

CA-26πŸ“… 2023New
EnvironmentMarket

Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

Domestic carbon market framework, compliance/voluntary segments, registry, verification, linkage with global markets, industry impact.

CA-27πŸ“… AnnualNew
EnvironmentIR

COP Climate Summit Outcomes

Latest COP decisions: loss & damage fund, mitigation ambition, climate finance, adaptation, India's position, implementation challenges.

CA-28πŸ“… 2021New
EnvironmentIR

India's Net Zero Target

2070 target, Panchamrit strategy, renewable capacity, green hydrogen, carbon sinks, equity principles, finance needs.

CA-29πŸ“… OngoingTrending
EconomyGlobal

Global Stock Market Trends

US Fed policies, recession fears, emerging markets growth, AI-driven rallies, commodity cycles, geopolitical risks.

CA-30πŸ“… OngoingImportant
EconomyIndia

Inflation Trends in India

CPI vs WPI trends, food inflation drivers, RBI targets, fuel price impact, rural vs urban inflation patterns.

CA-31πŸ“… LatestUpdate
RBIPolicy

RBI Monetary Policy Updates

Repo rate decisions, inflation control strategy, liquidity management, MPC meetings, growth vs inflation balancing.

CA-32πŸ“… OngoingNew
FinTechRBI

Digital Rupee (CBDC)

CBDC concept, retail vs wholesale, pilot programs, impact on banking, financial inclusion, risks and benefits.

CA-33πŸ“… OngoingCore
BankingReforms

Banking Reforms in India

PSB consolidation, governance reforms, recapitalization, digital banking push, financial stability measures.

CA-34πŸ“… OngoingImportant
BankingNPA

NPAs in Indian Banks

Bad loans trends, IBC role, asset reconstruction, banking health indicators, resolution challenges.

CA-35πŸ“… LatestTrending
UPIGlobal

UPI Global Expansion

International UPI adoption, partnerships, remittance impact, digital payments leadership of India.

CA-36πŸ“… OngoingNew
ONDCE-commerce

ONDC Platform

Open Network for Digital Commerce, competition to big tech, MSME inclusion, open protocol ecosystem.

CA-37πŸ“… LatestUpdate
GSTTax

GST Council Updates

Rate revisions, compliance reforms, compensation issues, digital GST ecosystem improvements.

CA-38πŸ“… ProposedImportant
TaxPolicy

Direct Tax Code Proposal

Simplification of tax laws, reduced litigation, new tax slabs, compliance ease, economic impact.

CA-39πŸ“… OngoingCore
WelfareFood

Food Security Schemes Update

NFSA, PDS reforms, subsidy mechanisms, nutrition challenges, digital ration systems.

CA-40πŸ“… OngoingImportant
SchemeIndia

PM Garib Kalyan Yojana

Relief measures, free food grains, DBT transfers, pandemic response scheme evaluation.

CA-41πŸ“… ExpansionUpdate
HealthScheme

Ayushman Bharat Expansion

Coverage expansion, PM-JAY benefits, health infrastructure, universal health coverage goals.

CA-42πŸ“… OngoingCore
HealthNHM

National Health Mission

Primary healthcare, rural health services, maternal health programs, institutional strengthening.

CA-43πŸ“… LatestInnovation
ScienceHealth

Vaccine Developments in India

Indigenous vaccines, biotech growth, mRNA research, global supply role, pandemic lessons.

CA-44πŸ“… OngoingImportant
HealthGlobal

Pandemic Preparedness

Global readiness, surveillance systems, vaccine equity, emergency response frameworks, lessons from COVID-19.

CA-45πŸ“… OngoingNew
IRWHO

WHO Reforms

Global health governance, funding reforms, pandemic response criticism, equity issues, strengthening WHO mandate.

CA-45πŸ“… OngoingNew
IRUN

UN Security Council Reform

India's candidacy, G4 coalition, veto power debate, representation of Global South, procedural hurdles, geopolitical dynamics.

CA-46πŸ“… 2024New
IRAfrica

India–Africa Relations

Summit outcomes, development partnership, trade/investment, capacity building, diaspora, counter to China's influence.

CA-47πŸ“… Sep 2023New
IRInfrastructure

India–Middle East Corridor

IMEC: route, participants, economic/strategic significance, challenges, China's BRI counter, multi-modal integration.

CA-49πŸ“… 2024New
IRSecurity

Quad Group Developments

Summit outcomes, critical tech, climate, health security, infrastructure, Indo-Pacific strategy, balancing act with strategic autonomy.

CA-65πŸ“… Sep 2023New
PolityGender

Women Reservation Bill

128th Constitutional Amendment, 33% reservation in Lok Sabha/Assemblies, implementation timeline, sub-reservation debate, political consensus.

CA-67πŸ“… 2020-24New
PolityLabour

Labour Codes India

4 codes consolidating 29 laws, social security expansion, gig worker recognition, ease of compliance, state ratification status.

CA-72πŸ“… 2024New
EnvironmentClimate

Heatwaves in India

Increasing frequency/intensity, health impacts, vulnerable sections, early warning systems, adaptation measures, urban planning.

CA-73πŸ“… AnnualNew
EnvironmentUrban

Air Pollution Crisis Delhi

AQI trends, GRAP implementation, stubble burning, vehicular/industrial emissions, judicial interventions, long-term solutions.

CA-74πŸ“… OngoingNew
GeographyWater

River Linking Project

National Perspective Plan, Himalayan/Peninsular components, benefits (irrigation, flood control), challenges (ecological, federal, cost).

CA-MAR26 πŸ“… March 2026 Latest
Compilation30 Stories

March 2026 Compilation

Top 30 stories across Polity, Economy, IR, S&T, Environment. Includes Prelims facts, Mains pointers, MCQs, and syllabus linkages.

CA-FEB26 πŸ“… February 2026 Archive
Compilation30 Stories

February 2026 Compilation

Budget 2026 highlights, Economic Survey, important judgments, international events, science developments with exam focus.

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πŸ’° Economy: CA-01,02,07,16,17,18,24,26,29-38
🌿 Environment: CA-08,23,25-28,72-85
🌏 IR: CA-03-06,27-28,45-55
βš–οΈ Polity: CA-09-11,15,60-71
πŸ”¬ S&T: CA-12-14,19-22,86-95
πŸ‘₯ Social: CA-40-44,56-59,96-100

πŸ“‹ Full Topic Codes:
CA-01 to CA-100 covering: Trade Agreements, Multilateral Forums, Border Issues, Strategic Partnerships, Tech Missions, Climate Policies, Data Laws, Constitutional Debates, Social Reforms, Global Crises, Regional Relations, Economic Reforms, Environmental Challenges, and more.