Current General Studies [Prelims] – August 1-15, 2026

Indian Polity & Governance

1. Anti-Corruption Institutions: CBI, Lokpal and Lokayuktas
2. Intermediary Liability and Safe Harbour in India
3. Important Railway Sector Institutions and Bodies
4. Government Orders and Protocols for Official Functions
5. Important Public Interest Litigation Concepts in India
6. Major Types of Criminal Warrants in India
7. Important Laws and Rules for Indian Broadcasting
8. Important Nuclear Institutions and Regulatory Bodies in India

Economy & Banking

9. Major Technical Textiles and Their Applications
10. Major Data Centre Hubs in India
11. Important Concepts in Mining Leases and Captive Mines
12. Important University-Industry Collaboration Models in India

Government Schemes

13. Research Designs and Standards Organisation

Science & Technology

14. Vande Bharat Express
15. Important Rocket Engine Types and Propulsion Systems
16. Major Emerging Aviation Technologies
17. Important DNA Markers Used in Species Identification
18. Important GPUs and High-Performance Computing Technologies
19. Important Space Agencies of the World
20. Major Lunar Exploration Missions
21. Important Meteor Showers and Comets
22. Important Space Debris Mitigation Measures

Environment & Biodiversity

23. Important Biofuel and Biomass Recovery Methods
24. Important Biomass Utilisation and Co-firing Initiatives in India
25. Important Coral Reefs of the World

Geography & Places

26. Important Railway Gauge Systems in India and Abroad
27. Major Indian Institutions for Polar and Ocean Research
28. Important Ocean and Polar Science Initiatives in India
29. Important River Rejuvenation Projects in India

History & Culture

30. Prominent Contemporary Indian Authors and Key Publications
31. Important Indian Heritage Artefacts Repatriated from Abroad

International Relations

32. India’s Roles in SCO, BRICS, G20 and Quad
33. Global Biofuels Alliance
34. Major Presidential Systems in the World
35. Major Earthquake-Prone Regions of the World

Defence & Security

36. India’s Counter‑Terrorism Laws and Agencies
37. India–Pakistan Strategic Balance: Capabilities, Doctrines, and Deterrence Dynamics
38. Indian Air Force Commands, Bases, and Major Formations
39. Indian Air Defence and Command Systems
40. Types of Security Restrictions in Border Regions
41. Important Fighter Aircraft of the Indian Air Force
42. Important Military Test Ranges in India
43. Major Defence Procurement Models in India
44. Major Indigenous Defence Companies in India

Sports

45. Sports Governance Bodies in India
46. Major Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation in Athletes
47. Major Chess Terms and Competition Formats

Agriculture & Rural Development

48. Types of Seed Quality and Certification Systems