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GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1

India thaws stance, grants two-year exemption to four China-linked firms for critical power sector project bids.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1

India thaws stance, grants two-year exemption to four China-linked firms for critical power sector project bids.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

Counting cancer, Pg8

India's Centre urged to declare cancer a notifiable disease nationally, as states lead amidst projected 74% case surge by 2045, vital for public health strategy.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

Counting cancer, Pg8

India's Centre urged to declare cancer a notifiable disease nationally, as states lead amidst projected 74% case surge by 2045, vital for public health strategy.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelims

Manufacturing justice, Pg8

Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelims

Manufacturing justice, Pg8

Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8

Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran 'Versailles II' deal signals US decline, fracturing Israel ties, and reshaping West Asian geopolitics amid rising hardliners.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8

Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran 'Versailles II' deal signals US decline, fracturing Israel ties, and reshaping West Asian geopolitics amid rising hardliners.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10

China warns India-Japan against 'targeting third parties' after critical minerals pact, raising geopolitical tensions over East, South China Sea.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10

China warns India-Japan against 'targeting third parties' after critical minerals pact, raising geopolitical tensions over East, South China Sea.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10

India puts Indus Waters Treaty on hold, demanding Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" stop cross-border terrorism for its revival.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10

India puts Indus Waters Treaty on hold, demanding Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" stop cross-border terrorism for its revival.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14

US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after May anti-IS operation, now provides intelligence support at Abuja's request.

U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14

US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after May anti-IS operation, now provides intelligence support at Abuja's request.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2

NATO leaders convene in Ankara to mend US-Europe rifts, boost defense spending, and pledge continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2

NATO leaders convene in Ankara to mend US-Europe rifts, boost defense spending, and pledge continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Rescue op launched to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth, Pg2

Three-armed Link spacecraft launches to save NASA's Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth by October, boosting its orbit after solar storm impact.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Rescue op launched to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth, Pg2

Three-armed Link spacecraft launches to save NASA's Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth by October, boosting its orbit after solar storm impact.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate CG SEMI OSAT facility's commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026, propelling India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate CG SEMI OSAT facility's commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026, propelling India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4

Centre unveils new roadmap to revive struggling tiger reserves, addressing uneven population growth and human-wildlife conflict across 58 sites.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4

Centre unveils new roadmap to revive struggling tiger reserves, addressing uneven population growth and human-wildlife conflict across 58 sites.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Architecture

PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9

PM Modi begins six-day Asia-Pacific tour, strengthening trade, defence, and critical minerals ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, including a historic NZ visit.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Architecture

PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9

PM Modi begins six-day Asia-Pacific tour, strengthening trade, defence, and critical minerals ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, including a historic NZ visit.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11

India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: Physical Geography GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: Physical Geography GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelims

At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12

America's 250-year capitalist journey culminates in AI-driven techno-capitalism, poised to radically reshape global economy, power, and societal structures.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelims

At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12

America's 250-year capitalist journey culminates in AI-driven techno-capitalism, poised to radically reshape global economy, power, and societal structures.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements