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

Indian Polity & Governance

1. Important Electricity Regulatory Institutions in India
2. Types of Cancer Immunotherapy and Their Mechanisms
3. Medical Education in India: Courses, Admissions and Clinical Training
4. Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in India
5. Data Privacy and Digital Rights Framework in India
6. Major Digital Platform Regulations in the European Union
7. Chess Rules, Scoring Systems and Tournament Formats
8. Constitutional Role of the Emperor in Japan
9. Structure and Functions of Subordinate Courts in India
10. National List of Essential Medicines in India
11. Role of Gram Sabhas in Forest Governance and Rights Recognition
12. Insurance Grievance Redressal Mechanisms in India
13. Major Quality Standards for Medicines in India

Economy & Banking

14. Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises in India
15. Strategic Sectors in India’s International Economic Partnerships
16. Major Sedimentary Basins of India
17. Important Institutions for Industrial Development and Internal Trade in India
18. Taxation of E-Commerce and Digital Services in India
19. Prudential Norms and Basel Framework for Banks

Government Schemes

20. Major Public Health Institutions and Healthcare Infrastructure in India
21. Social Security Schemes for Senior Citizens in India

Science & Technology

22. Important Arboviruses and Their Vectors
23. Navigation with Indian Constellation (NAVIC)
24. Major Astronomical Observatories Studying Black Holes
25. Impacts of Volcanic Ash on Aviation and Public Health

Environment & Biodiversity

26. Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)
27. National Institutions for Biodiversity Research in India
28. Major Maritime Surveillance Technologies and Systems
29. Major Zoonotic Diseases and Their Modes of Transmission
30. Minor Forest Produce and Tribal Value Chains in India
31. Conservation of Endemic Plant Species in India
32. Major Aquatic Plants and Their Adaptations
33. Cyclone-Prone Coastal Regions of India
34. Disaster Management in Volcanic Regions
35. Major Fungal Groups and Their Ecological Roles
36. Ice Cores: Formation, Climate Records and Scientific Importance
37. Important Features of the Tibetan Plateau and Its Climate

Geography & Places

38. Adaptations of Desert Animals in India
39. Strategic Geography of the Indo-Pacific: Island Chains and Key Chokepoints
40. Important Indigenous Communities of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
41. Types of Volcanic Hazards and Their Impacts
42. Major Ancient and Medieval Ports of India

History & Culture

43. Important Works of Classical Tamil Literature
44. Important UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites in India

International Relations

45. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations: Key Provisions
46. Korean Peninsula: Countries and Strategic Significance
47. Major Armistices and Peace Treaties in Modern Asia
48. Important Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa
49. Global Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Response Mechanisms
50. Important Drug-Resistant Bacteria and Associated Diseases
51. Important International Frameworks for Ocean Governance
52. Important Design Marks and Product Certification Labels in India and the World
53. Sports Diplomacy and International Cooperation
54. Major International Agreements and Treaty-Making Procedures
55. International Organisations and Peace Efforts in Libya
56. Critical and Strategic Minerals in India and the World
57. Major Nuclear Arms Control Treaties and Agreements

Defence & Security

58. Types of Missiles Used in Modern Warfare
59. Ballistic Missile Range Classifications and Key Features
60. Types and Uses of Unmanned Aerial Systems
61. Emerging Technologies Used in Border Security
62. Major Joint Military Exercises Between India and Central Asian Countries
63. Major Maritime Security Missions of India
64. Major Maritime Security Initiatives in the Indian Ocean
65. India’s Maritime Security Framework and Regional Cooperation
66. Major Security Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
67. Major Naval Aircraft and Their Roles in India
68. Major Areas of India-France Defence Cooperation
69. Important Maritime Security Initiatives in the Bay of Bengal
70. Nuclear Triad and Second-Strike Capability
71. Types of Submarines and Their Strategic Roles

Reports, Indices & Rankings

72. Important Health Indicators and Their Measurement

Sports

73. Types of Para Sports and Athlete Classification
74. Government Schemes for Sports and Para-Athletes in India
75. Asian Games: History, Editions and Important Facts
76. Important Indian Women Chess Players and Their Achievements