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GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

West Asia war escalates, spikes oil, strands flyers, Pg1

West Asia war escalates as Iran, allies attack Israel, US targets; oil prices surge amid regional conflict and rising casualties.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

India, Canada ink uranium deal as Carney meets Modi, Pg1

India and Canada reset strained ties with uranium deal, CEPA talks, and security cooperation despite Nijjar case tensions.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia, Pg6

U.S.-Israeli strikes ignite regional war with Iran following assassination of Supreme Leader, threatening global energy security and geopolitical stability.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

​New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age, Pg7

Supreme Court examines the legality of income tax searches in the digital age, balancing state power and informational privacy.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Rupture across the Durand Line, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan ties worsen as military clashes escalate; experts analyze the ruptures and future implications along the Durand Line.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan, Bahrain Kings, Pg10

PM Modi engages Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan & Bahrain Kings amid West Asia conflict, addressing regional stability and Indian community's safety.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Indian warships on standby for humanitarian operations, Pg10

Indian Navy enhances readiness in West Asia; Operation Sankalp warships on standby for humanitarian aid amidst escalating tensions and maritime security.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

EPFO trustees for 8.25% rate, its investment panel had suggested 8.1%, Pg1

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for 2025-26 despite internal panel suggesting 8.1%, projecting a deficit of ₹944.06 crore.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

AI 'hallucination' again in a trial court order, SC talks of 'institutional concern', Pg9

Supreme Court flags 'misconduct' over AI-fabricated judgments, raising concerns about judicial process and accountability in Andhra Pradesh case.

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

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

West Asia conflict triggers market turmoil; Sensex plunges 1.29%, oil prices surge, impacting Indian economy and diaspora remittances.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Navigating volatile Af-Pak belt requires Delhi to be nimble, Pg10

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate amid terror attacks, border disputes, and accusations, impacting regional stability and requiring India's strategic response.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: Indian Diaspora

US and Israel may not be prepared for Iran's resilience, Pg11

US-Israel offensive against Iran escalates tensions, risking regional war and impacting India's interests and diaspora security.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran's power pyramid, with Supreme Leader at the top, Pg13

Iran grapples with leadership transition after Supreme Leader's assassination, triggering constitutional procedures and power struggles amidst regional tensions.

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 Interests

France to boost nuclear arsenal amid emerging security threats, Pg14

France to modernize nuclear arsenal and offer European partners nuclear deterrence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Exporters worried by UAE trade disruption, rise in freight rates, Pg15

West Asia conflict disrupts India-UAE trade, raising exporter concerns over freight rates and supply chain vulnerabilities post FTA.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn, Pg15

India's CAD widens to 1.3% of GDP in Q3 2025-26, forex reserves shrink by $24.4 billion amidst trade deficit.

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

India may look at increasing Russian oil imports as flows via Hormuz dry up, Pg15

Geopolitical tensions disrupt Hormuz oil flows; India considers boosting Russian crude imports for energy security amid supply concerns.

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