GS Paper II & III: Governance, E-Governance, Government Budgeting & Fiscal Health Context During the proceedings of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, lawmakers flagged serious vulnerabilities and potential leakages in the state's pension disbursement framework. With mounting annual pension commitments exceeding ₹2,600 crore, the House called for a comprehensive physical and digital audit, biometric verification, and institutional overhaul to arrest fiscal drain caused by gho

GS Paper III: Indian Economy (Agriculture, Farm Diversification, Rural Livelihoods) & Environment (Biodiversity Conservation & Community-Led Ecotourism) Context In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted grassroots agricultural and ecological innovations across India. The broadcast underscored community-led rural entrepreneurship and sustainable resource management, notably: Vesalu Puro’s floriculture venture in the Phek district of Na

Topic 1: S. Supongmeren Jamir Elected to AIIMS Guwahati Institute Body GS Paper II: Statutory, Regulatory, and various Quasi-Judicial Bodies; Health & Social Sector Governance; Regional Development & Northeast Issues. GS Paper III: Infrastructure (Healthcare). Source: https://nenews.in/nagaland/nagaland-mp-s-supongmeren-jamir-elected-member-of-aiims-guwahati/60946/ Context In accordance with Lok Sabha Bulletin notifications, S. Supongmeren Jamir, Member of Parliament (Lok

Topic 1: Service Medals & Police Reforms in India GS Paper II (Governance, Internal Security, Central-State Administrative Machinery) & GS Paper III (Role of Internal Security Forces) Source: https://hubnetwork.in/two-nagaland-police-officers-honoured-with-presidents-medals/ Context On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the national list of awards for Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services. Re

Topic 1- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Infrastructure | Federal & Defence Land Management Issues | Internal Security & Regional Connectivity Image Source: Wikipedia Context Infrastructure expansion in Northeast India frequently intersects with national security imperatives, historical land allocations, and inter-departmental coordination challenges. A recent representation by Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir to Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighting

Topic 1- NFSA Implementation and Ration Card Deletions in Nagaland GS Paper II – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation; Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger. Context The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, forms the bedrock of India's social safety net, aiming to ensure food and nutritional security by providing subsidized food grains to nearly two-thirds of the country’s pop

Topic 1- Nagaland Intensifies HIV/STI Awareness: Launches IEC Campaign 3.0 GS Paper II – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health; Government Policies & Interventions. Source: https://ipr.nagaland.gov.in/nagaland-to-launch-intensified-iec-campaign-3-0-on-hiv-and-stis-on-international-youth-day Context The Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), under the aegis of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), launched t

Topic 1- Tourism Development in Nagaland: Footfall, Infrastructure, and Central Interventions GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors. GS Paper 3: Infrastructure (Tourism), Economic Development of the North-Eastern Region (NER), Inclusive Growth. Source: https://morungexpress.com/tourist-footfall-in-nagaland-2nd-lowest-in-india 1. Context & Introduction The Union Ministry of Tourism recently presented comprehensive data in the Lok

Topic 1- International Lecture Series on Alpine and Himalayan Geodynamics at Nagaland University Context Syllabus Mapping: GS Paper I – Salient Features of World's Physical Geography (Geodynamics, Orogeny, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics); GS Paper III – Science and Technology (Indo-Foreign Research Collaborations). Introduction The Department of Geology, Nagaland University (Kohima Campus, Meriema) hosted an international lecture series and interactive session on August 6 focu

Topic 1- Deep Burial of Biomedical Waste: NGT Orders Strict Compliance Context GS Paper III – Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Government Policies and Interventions. Source: https://assamtribune.com/north-east/ngt-seeks-action-over-biomedical-waste-disposal-violations-in-six-northeast-states-1615403 Introduction The National Green Tribunal (NGT), headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Dr. Afroz Ahmad, has

Topic 1- Appointment of Nagaland Cricket Administrator to National Team Leadership Context GS Paper II (Government Policies and Interventions, Social Sector / Sports Development) & GS Paper III (Inclusive Growth and Development in the North-Eastern Region). Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/watinuksung-jamir-becomes-first-nagaland-cricket-association-official-appointed-as-team-india-manager Introduction The President of the Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA), Wat

TOPIC 1: Corporate Governance & Social Sector Inclusivity—Trends in CSR Inflows in Nagaland Context As per data tabled in Parliament by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, CSR spending in Nagaland reached a record ₹26.79 crore in FY 2024–25, nearly doubling from ₹15.41 crore in FY 2023–24. While this reflects growth driven by state engagement like the Nagaland CSR Conclave, the state still accounts for a marginal fraction of India's total CSR expenditure UPSC/NPSC Relevance

TOPIC 1: Governance & Peace Process—Implementation Delays in the Naga Political Framework Agreements Context Nagaland Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) S. Supongmeren Jamir raised concerns under Rule 377 in the Lok Sabha, urging the Central Government to immediately implement the long-pending Naga political agreements. Over 11 years have elapsed since the signing of the Framework Agreement (2015) with the NSCN (IM) and nearly nine years since the Agreed Position (2017) with th

Topic 1: Invasive Meningococcal Disease Outbreak and Public Health Governance Context: Following a confirmed critical case of invasive meningococcal disease at the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), the Nagaland Health Department issued a state-wide preventive advisory targeting schools, hostels, and residential educational institutions. UPSC/NPSC Relevance GS Paper II: Governance, Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Serv