Important Topics for UPSC Mains 2022

 General Studies I

• Art and Culture
  1. Ashoka's Rock Edicts
     There was a question in recent Prelims ( https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-cse-prelims-2022-gs-solutions-and-analysis-45-questions-directly-from-samajho-learning/ ) and it is one of the very important topic.
  2. Indus Valley Civilisation
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/indus-valley-civilisations-independent-origin/
  3. Adi Shankaracharya
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/life-work-and-legend-of-adi-shankara-advaita-master-philosopher-nonpareil-7609385/
  4. Cave Paintings
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/monthly-case-studies-compilation-january-2021/
  5. All Culture related initiatives under Azadi Amrit Mahotsav
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/monthly-current-affairs-for-prelims-march-2021/ and https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/
  6. Veer Baal Divas
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/prelims-monthly-current-affairs-magazine-january-2022/#mcetoc_1frhi467m0
  7. Guru Tegh Bahadur
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/kartarpur-corridor/
  8. Classical Dancea- Kathak
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/prelims-monthly-current-affairs-magazine-january-2022/
  9. Harvest Festivals of India
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/harvest-festivals-of-india/
  10. Statue of Equality
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/ramanujacharya-statue-of-equality-explained-7754236/
  11. Madhvacharya
      It was in news related to https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-pays-his-obeisances-to-sri-madhwacharya-on-madhwa-navmi-560000

• Modern Indian History
  1. Revolutionaries – Sachindra Sanyal
     It was in news related to https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Nation-remembers-Revolutionary-Sachindra-Nath-Sanyal-on-his-80th-death-anniversary&id=434996
  2. Unsung Women Freedom Fighters
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/book-on-unsung-women-freedom-fighters-released/article38335113.ece
  3. Growth of Revolutionary Activities
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/book-on-unsung-women-freedom-fighters-released/article38335113.ece
  4. Ghadar Party  and Lala Hardayal
     It was in news related to https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?288
  5. Economic Impact of British Rule
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/research/from-dadabhai-to-downing-street-the-evolution-of-indians-in-british-politics-8032739/
  6. Administrative Changes Post Revolt of 1857
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/
  7. Women Participation in National Movement (all phases)
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/book-on-unsung-women-freedom-fighters-released/article38335113.ece
  8. Home rule league movement
     It was in news related to This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and there was a question in recent Prelims ( https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-cse-prelims-2022-gs-solutions-and-analysis-45-questions-directly-from-samajho-learning/ ) and it is one of the very important topic.
  9. National Movement during 1940-1947
     It was in news related to It was in news related to This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and there was a question in recent Prelims ( https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-cse-prelims-2022-gs-solutions-and-analysis-45-questions-directly-from-samajho-learning/ ) and it is one of the very important topic.
  10. National Movement in Princely States
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/research/independence-day-dominion-status-august-15-1947-6555454/

• Post Independence
  1. Bangladesh Liberation War, 1971
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/prelims-monthly-current-affairs-magazine-april-2022/
  2. Economic Consolidation in Independent IndiaThis is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  3. Critical review of FYPs
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  4. Popular Movements
     1. Environment Movements
     2. Party based Movement and Non-party based movements
     3. Agrarian Struggles
        This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  5. Indian Women since Independence
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/

• World History
  1. Russian Revolution
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/tag/russia/
  2. French Revolution
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/french-revolution-explained/
  3. Impact of Emergence of USA on World History
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/tag/usa/
  4. World War- II – Aftermath & Analysis
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/smap-2021-free-day-38-mains-practice-question-on-world-history/  https://samajho.com/tag/world-history/
  5. Colonialism and its Analysis
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/colonialism-explained/ 

• Society
  1. Effect of globalisation on Children
     It was in news related to This is an important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  2. Anti-Globalization Movement
     It was in news related to https://www.britannica.com/event/antiglobalization
  3. New Localism
     It was in news related to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_localism
  4. Forms of Diversity in India
     It was in news related to This is an important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  5. The Institution of Pilgrimage
     It was in news related to https://www.india.gov.in/prasad-scheme-pilgrimage-rejuvenation-and-spirituality-augmentation-drive
  6. Caste system in present time
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/caste-system-hindus-must-reflect-drive-change-7548570/  
  7. Tradition of Interdependence
     It was in news related to https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54053091
  8. Critical Analysis of Smart City Mission
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-smart-citys-nerve-centre-7879274/
  9. Trend and pattern of Urbanization
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  10. Impact of Internet on Indian Society
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/mental-health-in-india-impact-of-social-media-on-young-indians-facebook-instagram-youtube-twitter-7778499/

• Geography
  1. India's Water Management Practices
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-4-april-2022/
  2. Drought in Numbers Report, 2022
     It was in news related to http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/472848/drought-in-numbers-2022/
  3. Circular Water Management
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-indias-new-water-policy-seeks-to-deliver-7595819/
  4. Namami Gange Project
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/namami-gange-project/
  5. MJO and Monsoon
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  6. Heat Waves
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-rise-in-temperature-and-impacts-9-july-2022/
  7. Cold Waves
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-imd-has-predicted-a-cold-wave-in-northwest-india-7677262/
  8. Atlantic Meridional Overturning
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/factors-affecting-ocean-currents-and-their-role-in-influencing-climate/
  9. Ocean Currents and their role
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/factors-affecting-ocean-currents-and-their-role-in-influencing-climate/
  10. Increasing number of tropical cyclones in Arabian Sea
      It was in news related to https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/tropical-cyclones-in-the-arabian-sea-why-are-they-increasing/articleshow/82709775.cms?from=mdr
  11. Geomagnetic Stroms
      It was in news related to There  was a question in recent Prelims ( https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-cse-prelims-2022-gs-solutions-and-analysis-45-questions-directly-from-samajho-learning/ ) and it is one of the very important topic.
  12. Urban Floods
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/urban-flooding/
  13. Monsoon Floods
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-indian-monsoon-21-june-2022/ and https://samajho.com/tag/floods/
  14. Forest Fires
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/bushfires-explained/
  15. Landslides
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-indian-monsoon-21-june-2022/ and https://samajho.com/tag/floods/
  16. Coral Bleaching
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-begins-coral-restoration-in-gulf-of-kachchh/article30645770.ece
  17. Mangroves
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/world/maldives-dying-mangroves-india-role-save-them-7767719/
  18. Factors affecting location of Industries
      It was in news related to This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  19. Fertilizer Industry
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kharif-sowing-fertilisers-requirement-ukraine-war-explained-7916350/
  20. Agro based Industries
      It was in news related to This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/

General Studies II

• Polity
  1. Balance of fundamental rights and Duties
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-false-conflation-between-duties-and-rights/article37963993.ece
  2. Uniform Civil Code
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/uniform-civil-code/
  3. Role of Governor with respect to Centre and States
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/role-of-governor-in-the-working-of-democracy/
  4. Anti-defection Law
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/the-anti-defection-law-tenth-schedule-of-constitution/
  5. Role of Speaker in Anti-defection Law
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-20-april-2022/
  6. Reservation
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/reservations-in-india-need-issues-and-solutions/
  7. Caste Census
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/socio-economic-and-caste-census-secc-2011/
  8. Cooperatives
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/co-operative-societies/
  9. 97th Constitutional Amendment Act
     It was in news related to https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sc-quashes-part-of-upa-era-constitutional-amendment-101626804819445.html
  10. Federalism
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/tag/federalism/
  11. Official Language, One Nation One Language
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-one-nation-one-language-fallacy-7894218/
  12. CBI and General Consent issue
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-general-consent-for-cbi-now-withdrawn-by-meghalaya-7800997/
  13. Inter-State border disputes
      It was in news related to https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/total-seven-inter-state-border-disputes-in-country-assam-has-dispute-with-four-states-govt/articleshow/84865195.cms
  14. Government of NCTD Act
      It was in news related to https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/nct-of-delhi-amendment-act-2021-comes-into-effect-now-government-in-delhi-means-lt-governor/2241480/
  15. Judicial Accountability
      It was in news related to http://www.legalservicesindia.com/article/538/Judicial-Accountability-in-India.html
  16. All India Judicial Services
      It was in news related to https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/all-india-judicial-services-judicial-appointments-centre-parliament-kiren-rijiju-204419
  17. Judicial infrastructure in India
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/access-to-justice-in-india/
  18. Tribunals
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/tribunals-explained/
  19. Internal Party Democracy
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-inner-party-democracy/article65658107.ece
  20. Election Freebies
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ec-freebies-political-party-election-voters-supreme-court-7861594/
  21. Role of Social media in election campaign
      It was in news related to https://telanganatoday.com/social-media-and-its-impact-on-elections
  22. Relevance of Rajya Sabha
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-rajya-sabha-upper-house-13-june-2022/
  23. Public Account Committee
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/100-years-public-accounts-committee-venkaiah-naidu-freebies-om-birla-house-panels-7656550/
  24. Parliamentary Committees
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  25. National Commission for STs
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
• Social Justice
  1. Padhe Bharat Campaign
     It was in news related to https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/padhe-bharat-campaign-to-develop-reading-proficiency/articleshow/88855205.cms
  2. POSH Act, 2013
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/sexual-harassment-of-women-at-workplace-prevention-prohibition-and-redressal-act-2013/
  3. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2021-important-schemes-in-news/
  4. Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs
     It was in news related to https://journalsofindia.com/scheme-for-economic-empowerment-of-dnts-seed/
  5. Rashtriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/govt-policies-interventions-for-development-in-various-sectors-and-issues-arising-out-of-their-design-and-implementation/
  6. Integrated Teacher Education Programme
     It was in news related to https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1821794
• Governance
  1. E-governance
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  2. Technology and Law
     It was in news related to https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/blog/technology-in-law-is-the-new-norm/
  3. National portals for effective governance
     It was in news related to https://www.meity.gov.in/divisions/national-e-governance-plan
  4. People's plan campaign
     It was in news related to https://www.panchayat.gov.in/gpdp/mobile/index.html
  5. National Data Governance Framework Policy
     It was in news related to https://www.orfonline.org/research/national-data-governance-framework-policy/
  6. PESA Act of 1996
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/yojana-magazine-november-2021-panchayati-raj/
  7. Role of PRIs in Service Delivery
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/yojana-magazine-november-2021-panchayati-raj/
  8. Second ARC Report
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  9. Accountability & Transparency in NGOs
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/fcra-registration-mha-ngos-explained-7740988/
  10. People Centric Governance
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/atal-bihari-vajpayee-good-governance-7687575/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/e-governance-explained/

• IR
  1. India's Foreign Policy Review
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/indias-foreign-policy-during-the-pandemic/
  2. New NAM Movement
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/narendra-modi-video-address-nam-summit-6403546/
  3. India's Balance between USA and Russia
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/two-plus-two-dialogues-india-us-divergence-on-russia-ukraine-7866499/
  4. India's Balance between Europe and Russia
     It was in news related to https://ecfr.eu/publication/a-question-of-balance-india-and-europe-after-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
  5. India-UAE Comprehensive Trade Agreement
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/india-uae-relations/
  6. Logistics Agreements
     It was in news related to https://thediplomat.com/2021/09/indias-military-outreach-military-logistics-agreements/
  7. Kalapani Dispute
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/indo-nepal-border-dispute-kalapani/
  8. CPEC
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/belt-road-initiative-bri/
  9. NATO
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-25-february-2022/
  10. Russia-Ukraine Conflict
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/ukraine-russia-conflict-explained/
  11. FATF and Grey list
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-the-fatfs-grey-list-and-could-pakistan-be-taken-off-it-at-last-7972088/
  12. QUAD
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/quad-grouping/
  13. New QUAD or Middle East QUAD
      It was in news related to https://thediplomat.com/2021/10/a-quad-for-the-middle-east/
  14. AUKUS
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-15-january-2022/
  15. I2U2 Initiative
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/what-is-i2u2-holding-first-ever-leaders-summit-8027574/
  16. ASEAN
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  17. SAARC
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  18. OECD
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-sees-consensus-by-oct-on-oecd-g20-global-tax-deal/article35108002.ece
  19. SCO
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/sco-joint-exercise-on-urban-earthquake-search-rescue/
  20. Arctic Council
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/warming-of-arctic-explained/
  21. Importance of Bilateral Defence Exercises
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-important-defence-exercises-in-news/
  22. Role of Indian Diaspora
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  23. Quite Diplomacy
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-case-for-quiet-diplomacy/article31806194.ece and https://samajho.com/upsc/means-of-diplomacy/
  24. First India – Central Asia Summit
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-to-host-first-india-central-asia-summit-today-7743198/

General Studies III

• Economy
  1. The Global Minimum Tax Deal
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/global-minimum-tax-deal-explained-7561867/
  2. Twin Deficit
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/indias-emerging-twin-deficit-problem-explained-7982895/
  3. Stagflation
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-facing-stagflation-economy-gdp-growth-6173631/
  4. Current Account Deficit
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/explained-what-current-account-deficit-widened-q3-last-fy-7848400/
  5. Infrastructure financing – National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/monthly-current-affairs-for-prelims-march-2021/
  6. AT-1 Bonds
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/additional-tier-1-bonds-at-1/
  7. One Nation, One Ombudsman
     It was in news related to https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/how-the-new-one-nation-one-ombudsman-scheme-of-rbi-will-work/articleshow/87660828.cms
  8. Credit Rating
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/worried-india-rating-may-turn-junk-govt-pushed-narrative-management-strategy-7907161/ and https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-how-global-credit-ratings-work-moodys-6113409/
  9. Direct Monetization of Deficit
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2021-economy-current-affairs-compilation-for-prelims-2021/
  10. New Regulatory Regime for Microfinance
      It was in news related to https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/mfis-welcome-rbi-s-regulatory-framework-for-microfinance-loans-122031401235_1.html
  11. Account Aggregators
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-economy-current-affairs-compilation-for-prelims-2022/
  12. Neo Banks
      It was in news related to https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2021/oct/04/all-you-need-to-know-about-neo-banking-2367316.html
  13. Depreciation of Indian Rupee
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/tag/economics-static/
  14. RoDTEP Scheme
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-schemes-in-news/
  15. Green Tax
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/centre-plans-green-tax-for-older-vehicles-7161598/
  16. Trade Policy Review Mechanism
      It was in news related to https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1687117
  17. Washington Consensus
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  18. Prarambh- Startups in India
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/business/startups-backbone-of-country-development-modi-7725411/
  19. IBC – recent amendments and review
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/
  20. State Reform Action Plan
      It was in news related to https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1694802
  21. National Technical Textile Mission
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/national-technical-textile-mission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-technical-textile-mission
  22. Inclusive Growth
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/inclusive-growth-and-issues-arising-from-it/

• Agriculture
  1. Seaweed Mission
     It was in news related to https://journalsofindia.com/seaweed-mission/
  2. TRIFOOD Parks
     It was in news related to https://trifed.tribal.gov.in/trifood
  3. Saguna Rice Technique
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/punjab-paddy-sowing-technique-water-labour-costs-7938766/
  4. PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/business/cabinet-clears-rs-10900-crore-pli-scheme-for-food-processing-7253437/
  5. Aqua farmings – e-SANTA initiative
     It was in news related to https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1711426
  6. Nano Urea Liquid
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/pm-modi-gujarat-visit-india-first-nano-urea-plant-kalol-farms-iffco-7946163/
  7. Fertilizers
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kharif-sowing-fertilisers-requirement-ukraine-war-explained-7916350/
  8. National Livestock Mission
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/economics-of-animal-rearing/
  9. Harit Dhara
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-environment-current-affairs-compilation-for-prelims-2022/
  10. National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture
      It was in news related to https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1743354
  11. Purple Revolution
      It was in news related to https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2022/jun/19/aromaof-the-purple-revolution-2467174.html
       
• Science and Technology
  1. 5G Technology
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/the-5g-great-game/
  2. Geospatial Technology
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-15-february-2022/
  3. Geospatial Data
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-15-february-2022/
  4. Electrical Vehicles
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/electric-vehicles-and-national-electric-mobility-mission/
  5. Satellite Internet Services
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/oneweb-satellites-starlink-project-kuiper-7341366/
  6. Indian Space Station
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-to-have-a-separate-space-station-isro/article27898707.ece
  7. Nuclear Fusion Energy
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nuclear-fusion-and-the-recent-breakthrough-7460081/
  8. Graphene Innovation Center
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/first-graphene-innovation-centre-kerala-pinarayi-vijayan-7753377/
  9. Artificial Neural Network
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/understanding-artificial-neural-networks/article38390874.ece
  10. Synthetic Biology
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/national-policy-needed-for-synthetic-biology-says-dbt-paper-7777678/
  11. Web3
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/crypto/what-is-web3-and-why-it-matters-7659054/
  12. Project Netra
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/isro-to-step-up-tracking-of-space-debris/article65274219.ece
• Environment
  1. Biological Diversity Act, 2002, recent amendments
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/refer-biological-diversity-bill-to-standing-committee-ramesh-7678571/
  2. Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bill-to-amend-wild-life-act-many-species-missing-from-schedules-house-panel-says-in-report-7881128/
  3. WHO Air Pollution guidelines
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/air-quality-new-who-norms-now-almost-entire-india-polluted-7528266/
  4. Ethanol Blending in Petrol
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/ethanol-blending/
  5. Global Methane Pledge
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-environment-current-affairs-compilation-for-prelims-2022/
  6. Methane Pollution
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-environment-current-affairs-compilation-for-prelims-2022/
  7. Stubble Burning
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/stubble-burning/
  8. National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants
     It was in news related to https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/may/25/power-ministry-decides-to-set-up-national-mission-on-use-of-biomass-in-coal-based-thermal-power-plan-2307332.html
  9. Flex Fuel Vehicles
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/will-soon-issue-order-mandating-carmakers-to-introduce-flex-fuel-engines-in-vehicles-gadkari/article36650602.ece
  10. India's Renewable Energy Challenge
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/transition-from-fossil-fuels-to-renewable-energy-can-pose-fiscal-challenges-for-india-study/article65623618.ece
  11. Solar Energy in India
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/450-gw-renewable-energy-target/
  12. Rooftop Solar scheme
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-schemes-in-news/
  13. Offshore Wind Energy
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/economic-survey-2021-22-ch-6-sustainable-development-and-climate-change/
  14. National Green Hydrogen Policy
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-5-april-2022/
  15. Seoul Forest Declaration
      It was in news related to https://telanganatoday.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-seoul-forest-declaration
  16. Human Animal Conflict
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/elephant-the-majestic-animal-heritage-of-india/
  17. E-waste Management
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/india/electronic-waste-management-appears-that-violation-of-environmental-law-is-not-priority-says-ngt-7153446/
  18. Plastic Waste Management
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-28-february-2022/ and https://samajho.com/tag/waste/
  19. Ban on Single use plastic
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-is-single-use-plastic-being-banned-in-india-from-july-1-7980064/
  20. World's Marine Plastic Pollution
      It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/foreign-plastic-invades-great-nicobar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foreign-plastic-invades-great-nicobar
  21. Kunming Declaration on Biodiversity Conservation
      It was in news related to https://journalsofindia.com/kunming-declaration/
  22. World Sustainable Development Summit
      It was in news related to https://www.newindianexpress.com/topic/World_Sustainable_Development_Summit
  23. Wetlands
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-wetlands-matter-to-world-and-india-6248015/
• Disaster Management
  1. Urban Floods
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/urban-flooding/
  2. Monsoon Floods
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-indian-monsoon-21-june-2022/ and https://samajho.com/tag/floods/
  3. Landslides
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-indian-monsoon-21-june-2022/ and https://samajho.com/tag/floods/
  4. Cold waves
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-imd-has-predicted-a-cold-wave-in-northwest-india-7677262/
  5. NDMA, 2005
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/national-disaster-management-authority/
  6. NDRF
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/national-disaster-response-force/
  7. Flash Droughts
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/monthly-current-affairs-for-prelims-january-2021/
  8. CDRI
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/spr-2022-environment-current-affairs-compilation-for-prelims-2022/
  9. Sustainable Disaster Management
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-delhi-diplomacy-to-fight-disaster-climate-change-action-pm-modi-6064999/

• Internal Security
  1. Integrated Theatre Command
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/proposed-integrated-theatre-commands-what-we-know-so-far-7374555/
  2. CDS
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/chief-of-defence-staff/
  3. Military Related Policies in India
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/agnipath-scheme-for-recruiting-soldiers-7969432/
  4. Agnipath Scheme
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/agnipath-scheme-for-recruiting-soldiers-7969432/
  5. No First Use Policy
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/upsc/indias-nuclear-doctrine/
  6. LWE
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/tag/left-wing-extremism/
  7. Critical Infrastructure
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-critical-information-infrastructure-who-protects-it-7978951/
  8. Cyber Security Framework
     It was in news related to https://samajho.com/tag/cyber/
  9. Overground Workers
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/10-overground-workers-of-jaish-e-mohammed-arrested-in-jammu-and-kashmir-police/article65055072.ece
  10. AFSPA
      It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/afspa-law-and-the-northeast-nagaland-manipur-assam-7846909/

• General Studies IV
  1. Dimensions and Essence of Ethics
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics/
  2. Basic concepts: morality and value  
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics/
  3. Ethics in Economic Life
     It was in news related to https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/ethics-in-economic-life/
  4. Role of Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics/
  5. Democratic values
     It was in news related to https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-democracy-freedom-of-speech-7509086/
  6. Values in work life and professional ethics
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  7. Neutrality, Anonymity, Integrity, Humility, Magnanimity, Perseverance, Adaptability – fundamental values for Civil Services
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  8. Contribution to society by Civil Services
     This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  9. Utilities of Emotional Intelligence
     It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/education/what-is-emotional-intelligence-and-why-is-it-important/article33537159.ece
  10. Relevance of Emotional intelligence in Civil Services
      It was in news related to https://www.thehindu.com/education/what-is-emotional-intelligence-and-why-is-it-important/article33537159.ece
  11. Impact of Beliefs and Values on Attitude
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  12. Persuasion Tactics and Tools of Persuasion
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  13. Political Attitude formation
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  14. Ethical Concerns in Public Institution
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  15. Ethical Dilemmas in Public and Private Institutions
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  16. Concept of business ethics
      It was in news related to
  17. Concept of Public Service
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  18. Importance of vigilant citizens
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  19. Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
      It was in news related to https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3570985/
  20. Ethics Related to Economic Sanctions
      It was in news related to https://iep.utm.edu/ethics-of-economic-sanctions/
  21. Indian Thinkers: Mahatama Gandhi , Buddha  and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
      This is important & recurring PYQ theme https://samajho.com/tag/mains-pyq/ and https://samajho.com/upsc/static-topics-repository-for-mains/ and https://samajho.com/tag/ethics
  22. Case Studies
      https://samajho.com/upsc/monthly-case-studies-compilation-march-2021/ 
      https://samajho.com/tag/case-studies/