Current General Studies [Prelims] – May 16-31, 2026

Indian Polity & Governance

1. Tribal Welfare and Forest Rights Schemes
2. Important Cultural Policies, Acts and Guidelines in India
3. National Policies on Non-Communicable Diseases
4. India’s Data Governance and Protection Policies
5. Powers of Chief Ministers and State Governments
6. Indian Government Digital Infrastructure and Data Governance Initiatives
7. Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations in India
8. ICT Applications in Governance, Education and Health

Economy & Banking

9. Rajasthan’s Tribal Communities: Customs and Social Structure
10. India’s Oil and Gas Laws and Regulators

Government Schemes

11. Schemes Promoting Digital Innovation and Startups
12. State-Wise Human Development Trends in India
13. Bureau of Energy Efficiency: Functions and Initiatives
14. Digital India Schemes, Platforms and Citizen‑Centric Applications

Science & Technology

15. Pioneers and Institutions in Early Computing
16. India’s Semiconductor Policies and Schemes

Environment & Biodiversity

17. Key Features and Urban Components of Harappan Towns
18. Major Wetlands, Bird Sanctuaries and Ramsar Sites
19. Major UN Bodies for Environment and Climate
20. Major Protected Areas and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Assam
21. India’s Wildlife Conservation Laws and Committees
22. National Disaster Management Institutions and Alert Mechanisms
23. Framework around Disaster Management in India
24. Human–Wildlife Conflict: Causes, Mitigation Measures and Compensation Policies
25. Cloud Database Services and Managed DB Offerings

Geography & Places

26. Important Harappan and Harappan-Related Sites in India
27. Thar Desert: Geography, Ecology and Human Adaptation
28. Inter-State River Water Disputes Involving Rajasthan
29. Mountain Development Schemes and Institutions in India
30. Major Rivers of India and Their Tributary Systems

History & Culture

31. Major Rajput Kingdoms and Dynasties
32. Key Heritage Protection Laws and Institutions in India
33. Major Medieval Indian Kingdoms and Their Capitals
34. Major Rajput Dynasties of Rajasthan
35. Rulers and Administration of Major Rajput States
36. Major Performing Arts Institutions in India
37. Major Tribes and Ethnic Communities of Sikkim
38. Sattriya: Origins, Features and Performance Traditions
39. State-Wise Important Pilgrimage Sites
40. Major GI-Tagged Products from Assam
41. Major Classical Dances of India and Their Origins
42. Computer Architecture: Buses, Registers and Cache Levels
43. Major Indian Temple Architectural Styles

International Relations

44. Major Revolutionary Movements in India’s Freedom Struggle
45. Inter-State Council and Centre–State Relations
46. Major International Youth Leadership and Fellowship Programmes

Defence & Security

47. Integration of Princely States into India
48. Key Border Security Agencies and Their Roles
49. India–Pakistan Strategic Balance: Nuclear Doctrine and Command Structures
50. One Rank One Pension: History, Objectives, Implementation

Agriculture & Rural Development

51. Rajasthan’s Agriculture, Minerals and Industries