News Analysis

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S., Israel launch strikes on Iran, Pg1

U.S. and Israel launch joint strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions amidst disrupted flights and casualties, raising global security concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S., Israel launch strikes on Iran, Pg1

U.S. and Israel launch joint strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions amidst disrupted flights and casualties, raising global security concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Flights cancelled or rerouted, Pg1

Airlines reroute flights as DGCA issues safety advisory for airspace over 11 West Asian countries amid escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Flights cancelled or rerouted, Pg1

Airlines reroute flights as DGCA issues safety advisory for airspace over 11 West Asian countries amid escalating regional tensions.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

AAIB releases its initial report on crash that killed Ajit Pawar, Pg6

AAIB report reveals lapses in Baramati airfield safety leading to fatal crash, recommends urgent upgrades and stricter oversight.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

AAIB releases its initial report on crash that killed Ajit Pawar, Pg6

AAIB report reveals lapses in Baramati airfield safety leading to fatal crash, recommends urgent upgrades and stricter oversight.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Canada, India negotiating pact to double trade by 2030, says Carney, Pg6

Canada and India negotiate comprehensive economic partnership agreement aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030, focusing on strategic partnership.

Canada, India negotiating pact to double trade by 2030, says Carney, Pg6

Canada and India negotiate comprehensive economic partnership agreement aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030, focusing on strategic partnership.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Indian Diaspora

India calls for respecting ‘sovereignty and territorial integrity’ of all countries, Pg7

India urges de-escalation amid US-Iran conflict, prioritizes citizen safety, and respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

India calls for respecting ‘sovereignty and territorial integrity’ of all countries, Pg7

India urges de-escalation amid US-Iran conflict, prioritizes citizen safety, and respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: World Geography GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

West Asian airspace closed; Indian airlines cancel flights, Pg7

West Asia airspace closure strands passengers as tensions escalate; Indian airlines cancel flights, DGCA issues safety advisory until March 2.

West Asian airspace closed; Indian airlines cancel flights, Pg7

West Asia airspace closure strands passengers as tensions escalate; Indian airlines cancel flights, DGCA issues safety advisory until March 2.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

PM launches Micron ATMP plant in Gujarat, Pg7

PM Modi inaugurates Micron's ₹22,516 crore ATMP plant in Gujarat, boosting India's semiconductor manufacturing and creating numerous job opportunities.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

PM launches Micron ATMP plant in Gujarat, Pg7

PM Modi inaugurates Micron's ₹22,516 crore ATMP plant in Gujarat, boosting India's semiconductor manufacturing and creating numerous job opportunities.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

On this Rare Diseases Day, unspent budget and untreated patients remain a concern, Pg8

Rare Diseases Day exposes ₹271Cr unspent funds amid halted treatments, leaving vulnerable patients in critical condition and awaiting Supreme Court intervention.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

On this Rare Diseases Day, unspent budget and untreated patients remain a concern, Pg8

Rare Diseases Day exposes ₹271Cr unspent funds amid halted treatments, leaving vulnerable patients in critical condition and awaiting Supreme Court intervention.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nine Botswana cheetahs released into Kuno park, Pg8

Nine Botswana cheetahs bolster India's reintroduction efforts, raising the total population to 48 under Project Cheetah.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nine Botswana cheetahs released into Kuno park, Pg8

Nine Botswana cheetahs bolster India's reintroduction efforts, raising the total population to 48 under Project Cheetah.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Centre suspends rice fortification scheme; activists back move, Pg8

Government suspends rice fortification scheme citing IIT Kharagpur study on nutrient loss and shelf life concerns, activists hail decision.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Centre suspends rice fortification scheme; activists back move, Pg8

Government suspends rice fortification scheme citing IIT Kharagpur study on nutrient loss and shelf life concerns, activists hail decision.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Space Technology

Radio whistles are first clear sign of Mars lightning, Pg10

NASA's MAVEN mission detects radio waves, confirming lightning on Mars caused by charged dust grains during storms.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Space Technology

Radio whistles are first clear sign of Mars lightning, Pg10

NASA's MAVEN mission detects radio waves, confirming lightning on Mars caused by charged dust grains during storms.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: World History GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Mosquitoes began biting hominins 1.8 million years ago: study, Pg10

Mosquitoes started biting hominins 1.8 million years ago in Southeast Asia, potentially spreading diseases, reveals new phylogenomic study.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: World History GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Mosquitoes began biting hominins 1.8 million years ago: study, Pg10

Mosquitoes started biting hominins 1.8 million years ago in Southeast Asia, potentially spreading diseases, reveals new phylogenomic study.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Biotechnology

A small piece of RNA copies itself, hinting at how life began, Pg10

Scientists create QT45, a self-replicating RNA molecule, offering insights into the origins of life on Earth.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Biotechnology

A small piece of RNA copies itself, hinting at how life began, Pg10

Scientists create QT45, a self-replicating RNA molecule, offering insights into the origins of life on Earth.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Protein in blood could be ‘universal’ ageing marker, Pg10

Neurofilament light chain (NfL) identified as potential universal marker for aging across species, enabling blood test for aging rate.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Protein in blood could be ‘universal’ ageing marker, Pg10

Neurofilament light chain (NfL) identified as potential universal marker for aging across species, enabling blood test for aging rate.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How will rare earth MoU with Brazil help India?, Pg11

India and Brazil sign MoU focusing on rare earth minerals exploration, strengthening supply chains and boosting competitiveness in critical sectors.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How will rare earth MoU with Brazil help India?, Pg11

India and Brazil sign MoU focusing on rare earth minerals exploration, strengthening supply chains and boosting competitiveness in critical sectors.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Where does the India-U.S. trade deal stand?, Pg11

India-U.S. trade deal faces uncertainty after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, impacting negotiations and future agreements.

Where does the India-U.S. trade deal stand?, Pg11

India-U.S. trade deal faces uncertainty after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, impacting negotiations and future agreements.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

PM launches US firm's chip unit in Gujarat: 'Part of global supply chain', Pg3

PM Modi inaugurates Micron's semiconductor plant in Gujarat, signaling India's entry into the global chip supply chain with US partnership.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

PM launches US firm's chip unit in Gujarat: 'Part of global supply chain', Pg3

PM Modi inaugurates Micron's semiconductor plant in Gujarat, signaling India's entry into the global chip supply chain with US partnership.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4

Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4

Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations

PM launches HPV vaccination drive for 14-yr-old girls, Pg8

PM launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and empower women's health nationwide.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations

PM launches HPV vaccination drive for 14-yr-old girls, Pg8

PM launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and empower women's health nationwide.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Architecture GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How discovery of a 'pot of gold' enthused a Karnataka village about its neglected heritage, Pg11

Karnataka village rediscovers ancient heritage after teenager unearths 'pot of gold,' sparking renewed interest in Lakkundi's historical significance.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Architecture GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How discovery of a 'pot of gold' enthused a Karnataka village about its neglected heritage, Pg11

Karnataka village rediscovers ancient heritage after teenager unearths 'pot of gold,' sparking renewed interest in Lakkundi's historical significance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources