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GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Army signs deal to procure long-range rocket launchers backed by Israeli technology, Pg7

Indian Army boosts firepower with ₹293-crore deal for 'Suryastra' long-range rocket launchers with 300km strike capability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

UGC and NCW intervene after alleged suicide due to ragging and sexual assault at Dharamshala college; probe initiated.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

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

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint, Pg11

Asteroid Bennu yields ribose, glucose, and carbamate, bolstering 'RNA world' hypothesis and revealing presolar grain abundance, revolutionizing origin-of-life theories.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Space Technology

Microlensing used to weigh distant rogue planet, Pg11

Microlensing technique successfully weighs a distant rogue planet, revealing its mass equivalent to Saturn, located 9,800 light-years away.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

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

Which are the airports being privatised?, Pg12

Government advances airport privatization with 11 airports up for bids by March 2026, aiming to boost infrastructure investment.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

India's acid attack crisis: Acquittals highlight justice system failures, call for stricter laws, and improved support for survivors.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

MSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14

MSF warns of Gaza operations halt by March as Israel bans 37 aid groups over security concerns and staff lists.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Ancient stitched ship 'Kaundinya' retraces historic maritime routes from Porbandar to Muscat, facing challenges with traditional design and rough seas.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3

PM Gram Sadak Yojana achieves milestone: 4.06 lakh km of all-weather roads built, connecting villages and boosting rural economy.

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

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS, Pg8

NIA assumes control of ricin terror plot investigation after Gujarat ATS uncovers Hyderabad-based lab and arrests suspects linked to potential bioterrorism.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Biotechnology

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Investment Models

Primary mkt surge fuels investor, promoter exits; a concern for cos, Pg11

OFS surge in IPOs raises concerns as promoters dilute stakes for global investments, impacting fresh capital allocation and market dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment ModelsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.

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

Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11

Labour Ministry proposes 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits under Social Security Code 2020.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

NSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11

Statistics Ministry releases user guide for Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) to enhance data transparency and user engagement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

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