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

Indian Polity & Governance

1. Rule of Law, Separation of Powers and Constitutionalism
2. International Humanitarian Law and Geneva Conventions
3. Accountability Mechanisms: RTI, CAG, Lokpal and Vigilance
4. Centre–State Relations: Constitutional Provisions, Principles and Doctrines
5. Unicameral and Bicameral Parliamentary Systems
6. India’s Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Framework
7. Religious Minorities in India: Communities and Criteria
8. Bharat Stage Emission Norms and Motor Fuel Standards

Economy & Banking

9. Communication Systems in India: Postal to Digital
10. India’s Gem and Jewellery Industry
11. Corruption and Financial Irregularity Investigation Mechanisms
12. NPCI: Systems, Products and Roles
13. Indian Ocean’s Strategic Significance
14. Standards, Grades and Regulatory Norms for Chemical Purity
15. Important Chemistry Concepts: Definitions, Units, and Standard Values
16. Industrial and Medical Uses of Noble Gases

Government Schemes

17. National Immunisation Programmes and Vaccine Policy
18. Karnataka Welfare Schemes and Governance Initiatives
19. NITI Aayog — Mandate, Structure, Functions and Programmes
20. Schemes for Clean Cooking and Biogas in India
21. Schemes for Fertilizer Use and Farmer Support

Science & Technology

22. Major Indian Space Missions and Foreign Collaborations
23. Periodic Table: Groups, Periods and Element Classification
24. Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius, Ionisation Energy and Electropositivity

Environment & Biodiversity

25. Key Wildlife Conservation Terms and Group Names
26. Vedic Literature: the Four Vedas and Associated Schools
27. Periodic Trends: Ionisation, Electronegativity and Atomic Radii
28. Environmental and Atmospheric Role of Noble Gases
29. Regulation of Chemicals and Waste Management in India
30. Acid‑Rain: Causes, Effects on Environment and Mitigation
31. Air Quality Standards and Indices in India

Geography & Places

32. Major Ports of India and Their Locations
33. Interstate Rivers and Water Disputes in India
34. Major Indian Mountain Ranges and Highest Peaks
35. River Systems and Major Tributaries of India

History & Culture

36. State-Wise Traditional Sports and Rural Festivals of India
37. Karnataka Bhakti Movement: Saints, Literature and Music
38. India’s Migration Trends, Diaspora and Policies
39. Zoroastrian Migration and Settlement in India

International Relations

40. Major International Boxing Competitions and India’s Performance
41. Reserve Currencies and Global Currency Composition
42. Major Indian Scientists and International Recognitions
43. Major Middle Eastern Peace Treaties and Agreements
44. Montreal Protocol and Its Amendments

Defence & Security

45. Rank Structure of Indian Armed Forces

Awards & Personalities

46. Important Poetry Awards and Recognitions in India

Sports

47. Key Sports Governance Bodies in India

Agriculture & Rural Development

48. Fisheries and Aquaculture Schemes, Policies and Institutions
49. Schemes for Livestock Development and Dairy Sector
50. Toxic Substances and Poisons: Symptoms, First Aid