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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Health Sector

All of India breathes bad air, AQLI 2025 report says , Pg2

AQLI 2025 reveals all of India breathes unsafe air; Delhi residents could gain 8.2 years in life expectancy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6

India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

The rise and risks of health insurance in India , Pg6

Article highlights how health insurance schemes like PMJAY are insufficient for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) due to structural issues.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rethinking carbon pricing and taxes , Pg7

UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian exports; India needs unified carbon market for global competitiveness and decarbonization.

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

Dissanayake makes surprise Katchatheevu visit, vows to protect Sri Lankan territory , Pg14

Sri Lankan President visits Katchatheevu amid fishing dispute, vowing to protect territory and resist external pressure after actor's remark.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

SC refuses to entertain plea against roll-out of 20% ethanol-blended petrol nationwide , Pg10

Supreme Court upholds E20 fuel rollout, dismissing plea citing benefits for farmers and forex savings amidst compatibility concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Education Sector

Larger Bench to rule if minority-run schools are exempted from RTE Act , Pg12

Supreme Court refers RTE Act exemption for minority schools to larger bench amid concerns over inclusivity and misuse.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Can an AI image-to-video feature put children at risk? , Pg9

AI image-to-video tech raises child safety concerns; experts call for stronger regulations against misuse of children's likenesses in GenAI.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

India extends assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan , Pg10

India provides humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, dispatching tents and food after devastating earthquake; Modi expresses condolences and support.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split , Pg2

Research reveals erosion drives river splitting, impacting flood risks and ecosystem services, with implications for Ganga and Brahmaputra management.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

New Bairabi-Sairang rail line set to improve connectivity in Mizoram , Pg12

Mizoram to join national railway network with ₹5,021 crore Bairabi-Sairang line, boosting connectivity and economic growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Immigration bureau set to check fraud, deport foreigners , Pg10

MHA empowers Bureau of Immigration with new rules to combat fraud, deport foreigners, and monitor foreign students' conduct.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Over 800 killed, 2,800 injured as earthquake strikes Afghanistan , Pg1

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, injures 2,800; Taliban seeks international aid amid humanitarian crisis and resource constraints.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously? , Pg8

ICMR's CEREBO: A portable brain injury diagnostic tool revolutionizing TBI detection in remote areas, promising faster, cheaper, radiation-free results.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

SCO heads strongly condemn terrorist attack in Pahalgam , Pg1

SCO nations unite against terrorism, condemn Pahalgam attack, and address global governance amid geopolitical tensions and call for Global Governance Initiative.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: E Governance

Centre launches ‘Adi Vaani’ to translate Adivasi languages , Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Vaani' app translating Adivasi languages to bridge communication gaps and digitally empower tribal youth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

SC seeks response to transgender-inclusive sex education plea , Pg12

Supreme Court addresses plea for transgender-inclusive sex education, seeks government and NCERT responses on curriculum integration within six weeks.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Navy ships conclude Saudi visit with joint exercise , Pg12

Indian Navy strengthens defence ties with Saudi Arabia through joint naval exercise, enhancing maritime security cooperation and interoperability in the region.

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