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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: 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: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

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.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

​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 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

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: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

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: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: 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 RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

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

‘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 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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 RelationsPrelimsGS 2: 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 & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: 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 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: 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 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: 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 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

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 RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: 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: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: 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 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 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 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

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: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: 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: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: 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: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: 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 RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21

India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.

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