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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Put username feature on hold: govt. to WhatsApp, Pg1

Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Put username feature on hold: govt. to WhatsApp, Pg1

Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1

India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1

Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.

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

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.

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

The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6

India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.

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

Yes and no, Pg6

New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.

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

Yes and no, Pg6

New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7

UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7

UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why has the govt. notified a new set of telecom rules?, Pg8

Government notifies new Telecommunications Act 2023 rules, replacing colonial-era laws, granting sweeping powers over messaging apps and infrastructure, impacting operators and users.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why has the govt. notified a new set of telecom rules?, Pg8

Government notifies new Telecommunications Act 2023 rules, replacing colonial-era laws, granting sweeping powers over messaging apps and infrastructure, impacting operators and users.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Gaza: a homeland remembered through stories of war and survival, Pg9

Powerful new books expose Gaza's devastating humanitarian crisis, detailing alleged genocide by Israel and the resilience of Palestinian voices amidst war.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Gaza: a homeland remembered through stories of war and survival, Pg9

Powerful new books expose Gaza's devastating humanitarian crisis, detailing alleged genocide by Israel and the resilience of Palestinian voices amidst war.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army chief unveils road map ‘VIJAY’ for a future-ready force, Pg10

Army Chief General Seth unveils 'VIJAY' roadmap, transforming Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force emphasizing jointness, indigenization, and soldier welfare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army chief unveils road map ‘VIJAY’ for a future-ready force, Pg10

Army Chief General Seth unveils 'VIJAY' roadmap, transforming Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force emphasizing jointness, indigenization, and soldier welfare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran firmly draws its red lines, Pg14

Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran firmly draws its red lines, Pg14

Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism, Pg14

China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism, Pg14

China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza: Katz, Pg14

Israel's Defence Minister declares indefinite military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'security zones,' defying withdrawal calls and warning Iran.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza: Katz, Pg14

Israel's Defence Minister declares indefinite military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'security zones,' defying withdrawal calls and warning Iran.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Unchecked progress in AI may pose grave risks, warns UN panel, Pg14

UN panel issues dire warning: AI's unchecked progress risks catastrophic harm, as policy and understanding lag behind rapid technological evolution.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Unchecked progress in AI may pose grave risks, warns UN panel, Pg14

UN panel issues dire warning: AI's unchecked progress risks catastrophic harm, as policy and understanding lag behind rapid technological evolution.

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

Technical talks kick off; 'We are getting along well': Trump, Pg2

US and Iran begin indirect technical talks in Qatar on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program, with VP Vance noting progress despite recent military strikes.

Technical talks kick off; 'We are getting along well': Trump, Pg2

US and Iran begin indirect technical talks in Qatar on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program, with VP Vance noting progress despite recent military strikes.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Japan, Pg4

Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Japan, Pg4

Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Expedite release, repatriation of 188 fishermen and prisoners: India to Pakistan, Pg11

India presses Pakistan for urgent release of 188 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners, exchanging lists under 2008 Consular Access Agreement.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Expedite release, repatriation of 188 fishermen and prisoners: India to Pakistan, Pg11

India presses Pakistan for urgent release of 188 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners, exchanging lists under 2008 Consular Access Agreement.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

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

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.

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

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

A bit like a volcano, AI walks through the door, Pg12

AI and high-resolution X-rays virtually 'unwrap' carbonized Herculaneum scrolls, revealing lost ancient texts, including a treatise on ethics by Chrysippus.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

A bit like a volcano, AI walks through the door, Pg12

AI and high-resolution X-rays virtually 'unwrap' carbonized Herculaneum scrolls, revealing lost ancient texts, including a treatise on ethics by Chrysippus.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

How insurance regulator aims to curb tricky dark patterns, Pg16

IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

How insurance regulator aims to curb tricky dark patterns, Pg16

IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Investment Models

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Investment Models

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

New EPF Scheme notified: Most core provisions retained, Pg16

Centre notifies new EPF Scheme 2026, retaining core provisions, simplifying withdrawals, and aligning with Social Security Code 2020 for enhanced compliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

New EPF Scheme notified: Most core provisions retained, Pg16

Centre notifies new EPF Scheme 2026, retaining core provisions, simplifying withdrawals, and aligning with Social Security Code 2020 for enhanced compliance.

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