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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Data doubts, Pg8

India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Data doubts, Pg8

India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India’s ‘Israel habit’ meets West Asian realities, Pg8

India's 'Israel habit' risks strategic missteps in reconfigured West Asia, challenging its Global South leadership amidst Iran's resurgence.

India’s ‘Israel habit’ meets West Asian realities, Pg8

India's 'Israel habit' risks strategic missteps in reconfigured West Asia, challenging its Global South leadership amidst Iran's resurgence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Indian and foreign, Pg8

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language formula sparks controversy, forcing students to drop foreign languages, impacting Class 10 exams and global mobility.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Indian and foreign, Pg8

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language formula sparks controversy, forcing students to drop foreign languages, impacting Class 10 exams and global mobility.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Criminal justice system’s digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year, Pg12

India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Criminal justice system’s digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year, Pg12

India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

‘Killing of Palestinian children part of larger plan for genocide’, Pg14

UN Commission alleges Israeli forces systematically target Palestinian children, killing over 20,000 since October 7, as part of a larger genocide plan, demanding international accountability.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

‘Killing of Palestinian children part of larger plan for genocide’, Pg14

UN Commission alleges Israeli forces systematically target Palestinian children, killing over 20,000 since October 7, as part of a larger genocide plan, demanding international accountability.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Qatar: No high level US-Iran dialogue, only technical talks, Pg2

Qatar confirms US-Iran talks remain technical, not high-level, dimming hopes for lasting peace and Strait of Hormuz reopening amid escalating military exchanges.

Qatar: No high level US-Iran dialogue, only technical talks, Pg2

Qatar confirms US-Iran talks remain technical, not high-level, dimming hopes for lasting peace and Strait of Hormuz reopening amid escalating military exchanges.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Safe Hormuz is key, Modi tells Pezeshkian; extended invite to BRICS summit in India: Tehran, Pg3

Modi urges Iran's Pezeshkian for West Asia peace, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, and extends BRICS summit invitation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Safe Hormuz is key, Modi tells Pezeshkian; extended invite to BRICS summit in India: Tehran, Pg3

Modi urges Iran's Pezeshkian for West Asia peace, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, and extends BRICS summit invitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

New FCRA rules shrink space for civic action, Pg11

Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

New FCRA rules shrink space for civic action, Pg11

Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.

The Indo-Pacific is here to stay, with or without Washington, Pg11

Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.

The Indo-Pacific is here to stay, with or without Washington, Pg11

Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & Ecology

A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12

Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & Ecology

A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12

Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Economy

Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12

India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Economy

Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12

India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

From IPOs to iPhones, don't ignore fault lines in economy, Pg12

From IPOs to iPhones, India's economy hides deep structural fault lines, widening trade deficits, and a surge in low-end gig jobs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

From IPOs to iPhones, don't ignore fault lines in economy, Pg12

From IPOs to iPhones, India's economy hides deep structural fault lines, widening trade deficits, and a surge in low-end gig jobs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

PM takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms, Pg13

PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

PM takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms, Pg13

PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Year after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP, Pg15

UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Year after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP, Pg15

UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Partners in tech, trade: India-Japan ties amid global disruptions, Pg17

Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Partners in tech, trade: India-Japan ties amid global disruptions, Pg17

Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

Govt increases windfall tax on petrol exports, Pg20

Government raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 4/litre, while cutting levies on diesel and ATF from July 1.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

Govt increases windfall tax on petrol exports, Pg20

Government raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 4/litre, while cutting levies on diesel and ATF from July 1.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20

RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20

RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Semicon Mission 2.0: FinMin panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg20

Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Semicon Mission 2.0: FinMin panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg20

Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.

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