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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Commercial LPG, jet fuel rates up amid Iran crisis, Pg1

LPG and Jet Fuel prices surge amid Iran crisis; Govt defends hikes, citing global oil price spike and OMC losses.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

​Orderly exit, Pg6

Geopolitical tensions disrupt energy flows amidst global transition, challenging dollar dominance and creating new dependencies for nations like India.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

​Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Education Sector

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role, Pg6

West Asian nations re-evaluate security strategies amidst US-Iran tensions, exploring regional cooperation and questioning America's role after recent conflicts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers, Pg7

Report reveals India's higher education expansion faces challenges in equitable access, faculty shortages, and cost barriers for marginalized communities.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why is India pushing piped gas now?, Pg8

India accelerates piped natural gas (PNG) adoption targeting 12 crore connections by 2034, aiming to reduce LPG import dependence.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Qdenga: a step forward against dengue, but not a silver bullet, Pg9

DCGI approves Qdenga, Takeda's dengue vaccine, for ages 4-60, marking a crucial step in India's fight against the disease.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

55,000 households utilise Census self-enumeration portal on day one, Pg10

Census 2027: 55,000 households utilize self-enumeration portal in eight states/UTs; door-to-door verification to follow.

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

Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10

Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.

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

India to renew push for faster FTA implementation during PM’s EU visit, Pg10

India intensifies FTA push with EU, Nordic nations amid West Asia tensions, aiming for enhanced trade and technology partnerships.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CAPF Bill passed by Rajya Sabha after Opposition walkout, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passes CAPF Bill amid Opposition walkout, aiming to resolve service inconsistencies and boost force efficiency.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

NSCN-K seeks ‘religious conversion’, Arunachal govt. tells UAPA tribunal, Pg12

Arunachal alleges NSCN-K seeks religious conversion to create homogenous society, UAPA tribunal upholds ban extension for five years.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

LS passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2026, Pg12

Lok Sabha approves Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2026, decriminalizing minor offenses across 79 Central Acts to boost ease of business.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Putin likely to participate in BRICS summit in Delhi, says Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Pg14

Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid geopolitical tensions and Russia's commitment to honor oil contracts.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

NASA begins fuelling rocket for first lunar trip in 50 years, Pg14

NASA commences fuelling for Artemis II mission, humanity's first lunar voyage in 50 years, targeting a historic flyby with four astronauts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Rare whales in the way of Trump’s oil drilling plan, PgII

Trump's oil drilling plan threatens rare Rice's whales in Gulf of Mexico, risking extinction and endangering other marine species.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

LPG, LNG sources diversified: At CCS, PM flags efforts to 'safeguard' citizens, Pg1

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting to secure essential supplies, emphasizing energy diversification, price stability, and strategic measures to mitigate West Asia conflict impacts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Trump's latest: May exit Iran war soon, return for spot hits, pg1

US President Trump announces transition to "spot hits" in Iran and threatens NATO withdrawal as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade and infrastructure attacks escalate.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

V-Cs, Professors of NLUs suggest limiting EC's role, pg7

Legal experts from eight National Law Universities advise the Parliamentary panel on "One Nation, One Election" to limit the Election Commission's discretionary powers and adopt a "constructive no-confidence" model to ensure governmental stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Sleepwalking into Catastrophe- silence is as alarming as the war, pg10

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup warns that the world is "sleepwalking into catastrophe" as the Iran conflict triggers the worst global energy and supply chain disruption in 50 years, compounded by an alarming lack of diplomatic urgency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Why Bill to amend FCRA has sparked Controversy, pg13

The Union government defers the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid intense political backlash and concerns that a new "designated authority" could seize assets of NGOs and minority institutions.

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