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

Indian Polity & Governance

1. Geospatial Policies, Acts and Regulatory Framework in India
2. Major Anti-Corruption Institutions and Mechanisms in India
3. Themes and Concepts in Gender Studies
4. India’s Health Governance: Structure and Functions
5. Important National Days and Observances in India
6. Cultural Protection and Religious Freedom Laws in India
7. Electricity Act, 2003: Key Provisions and Amendments
8. Indian Systems of Medicine: Regulators and Councils
9. Central Accountability and Anti‑Corruption Institutions in India
10. Powers of Chief Ministers, MLAs and MPs
11. Princely States of India: Administration and Examples

Economy & Banking

12. GST Impact on State Finances and Fiscal Federalism
13. Key Neighbourhood and Connectivity Forums of India
14. Energy Security Frameworks and Policies of India
15. Government Initiatives and Policies to Develop Capital Markets
16. India’s Energy Security: Strategic Petroleum Reserves and Policy
17. Asian Development Bank: Mandate, Structure, Membership, and Functions
18. Indian Reforms to Curb Illicit Financial Flows

Government Schemes

19. National Immunisation Programme: Vaccines and Schedules
20. Ministry of Education: Structure, Mandates and Major Schemes
21. Indian Entrepreneurship and Global Business Promotion Schemes
22. Major Schemes for MSMEs in India
23. Government of India Tourism Policies and Schemes

Science & Technology

24. Major Science and Technology Missions and Schemes

Environment & Biodiversity

25. Conservation Laws, Policies and Programmes for Birds
26. Wildlife and Biodiversity Acts, Rules and Notifications
27. Coastal Indian States: Geography, Economy and Ports
28. India State of Forest Report: Methodology and Indicators

Geography & Places

29. Major Rajput Dynasties of Rajasthan and Their Administration

History & Culture

30. NEP 2020: Arts and Holistic Education
31. Key Indian Film Institutions and Bodies
32. Unesco Conventions, Programmes and Lists Relevant to India

International Relations

33. India and the Commonwealth
34. Key UN Agencies and Their Mandates
35. Chronology of Major Global Events and Turning Points
36. Major Indian and Global Book Prizes
37. Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance
38. International Criminal Courts and Tribunals

Defence & Security

39. India’s Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean
40. Major Indian Bilateral and Multilateral Military Exercises
41. Key Union Ministries and Their Primary Functions
42. India’s Cybersecurity Policies and International Engagements
43. Major International Missile and WMD Control Regimes

Reports, Indices & Rankings

44. Key NITI Aayog Indices and State Rankings

Awards & Personalities

45. Internationally Honoured Indians and South Asians
46. Civilian Awards at National and State Levels

Sports

47. Badminton Governance and Development in India
48. Major Government Support Schemes for Indian Athletes
49. Schemes Promoting Women’s Sports in India
50. Sports Governance in India: Bodies, Acts and Policies

Agriculture & Rural Development

51. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act