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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Cases will be completed in 3 years under new criminal laws, says Home Minister, Pg10

Home Minister Amit Shah pledges criminal cases will conclude within three years under new laws, integrating modern technology for swift justice delivery.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Cases will be completed in 3 years under new criminal laws, says Home Minister, Pg10

Home Minister Amit Shah pledges criminal cases will conclude within three years under new laws, integrating modern technology for swift justice delivery.

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

Rising Child Leprosy Cases Challenge India’s 2027 Goal, Pg11

India records 3,832 new child leprosy cases, significantly exceeding targets and challenging the 2027 transmission interruption goal amidst delayed detection.

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

Rising Child Leprosy Cases Challenge India’s 2027 Goal, Pg11

India records 3,832 new child leprosy cases, significantly exceeding targets and challenging the 2027 transmission interruption goal amidst delayed detection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt. plans Centres of Excellence in five classical languages, Pg11

Government approves five Centres of Excellence for classical languages including Assamese, Bengali, and Marathi, boosting linguistic heritage preservation and research.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt. plans Centres of Excellence in five classical languages, Pg11

Government approves five Centres of Excellence for classical languages including Assamese, Bengali, and Marathi, boosting linguistic heritage preservation and research.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Radio jets from colossal black holes light up gas clouds, Pg13

Indian astronomers uncover how colossal black hole radio jets light up existing galactic gas clouds, challenging previous theories on halo formation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Radio jets from colossal black holes light up gas clouds, Pg13

Indian astronomers uncover how colossal black hole radio jets light up existing galactic gas clouds, challenging previous theories on halo formation.

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

Breaking up forests is just as bad for global warming, Pg13

New study reveals forest fragmentation significantly raises local temperatures in tropical zones, impacting global warming, while cooling boreal regions.

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

Breaking up forests is just as bad for global warming, Pg13

New study reveals forest fragmentation significantly raises local temperatures in tropical zones, impacting global warming, while cooling boreal regions.

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

India’s river interlinks may create invasive species ‘highways’, Pg13

Researchers warn India's ambitious river-linking project could create 'ecological highways' for invasive species, threatening native biodiversity and downstream ecosystems.

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

India’s river interlinks may create invasive species ‘highways’, Pg13

Researchers warn India's ambitious river-linking project could create 'ecological highways' for invasive species, threatening native biodiversity and downstream ecosystems.

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

After great apes, scientists find African elephants self-medicate too, Pg13

Scientists discover African elephants, like other wild animals, practice zoopharmacognosy, using specific plants and soil for medicinal purposes, a knowledge transferred intergenerationally.

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

After great apes, scientists find African elephants self-medicate too, Pg13

Scientists discover African elephants, like other wild animals, practice zoopharmacognosy, using specific plants and soil for medicinal purposes, a knowledge transferred intergenerationally.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Why did the J&K Statehood resolution cause a row?, Pg14

J&K Assembly passes resolution demanding immediate statehood, igniting political controversy with BJP and bureaucratic pushback over autonomy references.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Why did the J&K Statehood resolution cause a row?, Pg14

J&K Assembly passes resolution demanding immediate statehood, igniting political controversy with BJP and bureaucratic pushback over autonomy references.

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

Arrest Powers Under GST Regime Likely To Be Removed, Pg1

Government plans to remove arrest powers under GST regime, aiming to boost investor sentiment and improve ease of doing business.

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

Arrest Powers Under GST Regime Likely To Be Removed, Pg1

Government plans to remove arrest powers under GST regime, aiming to boost investor sentiment and improve ease of doing business.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Air Force needs to induct 36-40 aircraft annually, says Air Chief, Pg6

Air Chief emphasizes IAF's critical need for 36-40 annual aircraft inductions to bolster depleting squadrons and enhance combat capabilities, including indigenous missile development.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Air Force needs to induct 36-40 aircraft annually, says Air Chief, Pg6

Air Chief emphasizes IAF's critical need for 36-40 annual aircraft inductions to bolster depleting squadrons and enhance combat capabilities, including indigenous missile development.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Baby orangutans face longer quarantine at Odisha zoo, Pg8

Odisha zoo extends quarantine for five rescued baby orangutans to 90 days, addressing smuggling concerns and their critically endangered status.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Baby orangutans face longer quarantine at Odisha zoo, Pg8

Odisha zoo extends quarantine for five rescued baby orangutans to 90 days, addressing smuggling concerns and their critically endangered status.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

A confrontation that reshaped the Election Commission, Pg11

1993 ordinance and Supreme Court ruling established Election Commission as a multi-member body, affirming CEC as 'first among equals' despite T.N. Seshan's challenge.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

A confrontation that reshaped the Election Commission, Pg11

1993 ordinance and Supreme Court ruling established Election Commission as a multi-member body, affirming CEC as 'first among equals' despite T.N. Seshan's challenge.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Saudi Plans Assault to Break Houthi Blockade in Red Sea, Pg12

Saudi Arabia plans offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen to break Red Sea blockade, securing vital Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Saudi Plans Assault to Break Houthi Blockade in Red Sea, Pg12

Saudi Arabia plans offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen to break Red Sea blockade, securing vital Bab el-Mandeb strait.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

China wants its citizens to embrace AI, but fears they depend on it too much, Pg12

China grapples with AI's societal impact, balancing technological advancement with concerns over human relationships and social stability, leading to new regulations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

China wants its citizens to embrace AI, but fears they depend on it too much, Pg12

China grapples with AI's societal impact, balancing technological advancement with concerns over human relationships and social stability, leading to new regulations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Coal Stocks Down 66%, Raising Concerns Ahead Of Next Summer, Pg13

India's coal stocks at power plants plunged 66% to 18.6 million tonnes, raising significant concerns for next summer's electricity demand.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Coal Stocks Down 66%, Raising Concerns Ahead Of Next Summer, Pg13

India's coal stocks at power plants plunged 66% to 18.6 million tonnes, raising significant concerns for next summer's electricity demand.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Despite near 100% electrification, why Railways launched LNG train, Pg13

Indian Railways launches first dual-fuel LNG-diesel DEMU train from Sabarmati, reducing emissions and extending operational life of existing assets.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Despite near 100% electrification, why Railways launched LNG train, Pg13

Indian Railways launches first dual-fuel LNG-diesel DEMU train from Sabarmati, reducing emissions and extending operational life of existing assets.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

India’s First 5.56 km Free‑Space Quantum Key Distribution Link Demonstrated

India successfully demonstrates its first 5.56 km free-space Quantum Key Distribution link, enhancing secure communication infrastructure against quantum threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

India’s First 5.56 km Free‑Space Quantum Key Distribution Link Demonstrated

India successfully demonstrates its first 5.56 km free-space Quantum Key Distribution link, enhancing secure communication infrastructure against quantum threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In Culmination of 10 Years of Dedicated Efforts, Union Environment Minister and CM (Rajasthan) Initiate the Process for Release of Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards into the Wild at Desert National Park, Jaislamer

Union Minister and Rajasthan CM initiate release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into the wild at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, marking a decade of conservation efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In Culmination of 10 Years of Dedicated Efforts, Union Environment Minister and CM (Rajasthan) Initiate the Process for Release of Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards into the Wild at Desert National Park, Jaislamer

Union Minister and Rajasthan CM initiate release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into the wild at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, marking a decade of conservation efforts.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri And Kulish Conclude Participation In AIME 2026

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish conclude ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) in Philippines, enhancing interoperability and maritime partnerships under Act East Policy.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri And Kulish Conclude Participation In AIME 2026

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish conclude ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) in Philippines, enhancing interoperability and maritime partnerships under Act East Policy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond, Raises ₹180 Crore

NABKISAN lists India's first WASH-focused Social Bond on NSE, raising ₹180 crore for rural water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond, Raises ₹180 Crore

NABKISAN lists India's first WASH-focused Social Bond on NSE, raising ₹180 crore for rural water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

As part of Special Gram Sabha on Gandhi Jayanti, Jal Arpan Observed in more than 1850 Gram Panchayats Across Rural India.

Jal Arpan observed in 1850+ Gram Panchayats on Gandhi Jayanti, strengthening community ownership of rural water supply systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

As part of Special Gram Sabha on Gandhi Jayanti, Jal Arpan Observed in more than 1850 Gram Panchayats Across Rural India.

Jal Arpan observed in 1850+ Gram Panchayats on Gandhi Jayanti, strengthening community ownership of rural water supply systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.

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

PM-SETU: One Year of Transforming India’s ITIs

PM-SETU completes one year, transforming 850 ITIs with industry-aligned training, new-age courses, and ₹3,446 crore investment for youth skill development.

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

PM-SETU: One Year of Transforming India’s ITIs

PM-SETU completes one year, transforming 850 ITIs with industry-aligned training, new-age courses, and ₹3,446 crore investment for youth skill development.

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