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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Modi inaugurates semiconductor facility in Gujarat, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor assembly facility in Sanand, Gujarat, boosting India's tech manufacturing and creating large-scale employment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Modi inaugurates semiconductor facility in Gujarat, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor assembly facility in Sanand, Gujarat, boosting India's tech manufacturing and creating large-scale employment.

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

India’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1

India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.

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

India’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1

India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India navigated West Asia crisis efficiently, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi hails India's crisis management, preventing fuel rationing and price surges for LPG, fertilizers amidst West Asia conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India navigated West Asia crisis efficiently, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi hails India's crisis management, preventing fuel rationing and price surges for LPG, fertilizers amidst West Asia conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

EC can hold bypolls any time within 6 months after vacancy, say experts, Pg9

Election Commission's discretionary power to conduct bypolls within six months faces scrutiny, sparking debate over legal interpretations of the Representation of the People Act.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

EC can hold bypolls any time within 6 months after vacancy, say experts, Pg9

Election Commission's discretionary power to conduct bypolls within six months faces scrutiny, sparking debate over legal interpretations of the Representation of the People Act.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Venezuela thanks India for aiding earthquake survivors, Pg10

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil thanks India for crucial earthquake aid, including an Indian Army field hospital and 66 tonnes of relief supplies.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Venezuela thanks India for aiding earthquake survivors, Pg10

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil thanks India for crucial earthquake aid, including an Indian Army field hospital and 66 tonnes of relief supplies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India’s semiconductor push will create countless jobs: PM, Pg10

PM Modi inaugurates Sanand semiconductor facility, projecting massive job creation and economic transformation through India's chip manufacturing push.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India’s semiconductor push will create countless jobs: PM, Pg10

PM Modi inaugurates Sanand semiconductor facility, projecting massive job creation and economic transformation through India's chip manufacturing push.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

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

India’s P-8i maritime patrol aircraft in Hawaii for RIMPAC, Pg10

Indian Navy's P-8i participates in world's largest naval exercise, RIMPAC, in Hawaii, enhancing Indo-Pacific cooperation.

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

India’s P-8i maritime patrol aircraft in Hawaii for RIMPAC, Pg10

Indian Navy's P-8i participates in world's largest naval exercise, RIMPAC, in Hawaii, enhancing Indo-Pacific cooperation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Planet shows star’s death does not have to doom its worlds, Pg12

Webb telescope unveils atmosphere with hydrocarbons on Jupiter-sized exoplanet WD 1856 b orbiting a white dwarf, proving planetary survival post-stellar death.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Planet shows star’s death does not have to doom its worlds, Pg12

Webb telescope unveils atmosphere with hydrocarbons on Jupiter-sized exoplanet WD 1856 b orbiting a white dwarf, proving planetary survival post-stellar death.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

CAR T-cell therapy ‘sees’ solid tumours thanks to protein, Pg12

Novel CAR T-cell therapy targeting GPNMB protein shows promise against rare solid tumours, stabilizing advanced ASPS in patients and regressing smaller lesions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

CAR T-cell therapy ‘sees’ solid tumours thanks to protein, Pg12

Novel CAR T-cell therapy targeting GPNMB protein shows promise against rare solid tumours, stabilizing advanced ASPS in patients and regressing smaller lesions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Indian government confronts WhatsApp, Telegram over new username feature, warning of massive online fraud and impersonation risks under IT Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Indian government confronts WhatsApp, Telegram over new username feature, warning of massive online fraud and impersonation risks under IT Act.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite pushback, Pg15

China's coast guard initiates "law enforcement patrols" east of Taiwan, drawing strong condemnation from Taipei after recent task force alarm.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite pushback, Pg15

China's coast guard initiates "law enforcement patrols" east of Taiwan, drawing strong condemnation from Taipei after recent task force alarm.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

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

Shift in strategy, Pg1

India's refiners strategically diversify crude oil imports, tapping North American and Venezuelan sources to balance Gulf supply drops, maintaining Russian dominance.

Shift in strategy, Pg1

India's refiners strategically diversify crude oil imports, tapping North American and Venezuelan sources to balance Gulf supply drops, maintaining Russian dominance.

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

UDAN next phase with Rs 29,000 cr outlay; PM opens Jodhpur terminal, Pg6

PM Modi launches Modified UDAN Scheme with Rs 29,000 crore outlay, inaugurates Jodhpur Airport's new terminal, boosting regional air connectivity.

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

UDAN next phase with Rs 29,000 cr outlay; PM opens Jodhpur terminal, Pg6

PM Modi launches Modified UDAN Scheme with Rs 29,000 crore outlay, inaugurates Jodhpur Airport's new terminal, boosting regional air connectivity.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Jaishankar begins trip to four West Asia nations today; will visit US July 13, Pg6

EAM Jaishankar launches six-nation diplomatic blitz, navigating West Asia peace, India's UNSC bid, and crucial EU trade negotiations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Jaishankar begins trip to four West Asia nations today; will visit US July 13, Pg6

EAM Jaishankar launches six-nation diplomatic blitz, navigating West Asia peace, India's UNSC bid, and crucial EU trade negotiations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

MoEFCC unveils draft emission targets for 255 iron, steel units, mandating 2026-27 compliance under India's Carbon Credit Trading System.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

MoEFCC unveils draft emission targets for 255 iron, steel units, mandating 2026-27 compliance under India's Carbon Credit Trading System.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8

Supreme Court nullifies NCLT order, citing six 'AI-hallucinated' judgments; warns against catastrophic infiltration of fake precedents into judicial system.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8

Supreme Court nullifies NCLT order, citing six 'AI-hallucinated' judgments; warns against catastrophic infiltration of fake precedents into judicial system.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Integrated Parachute tests for Gaganyaan a success: ISRO, Pg11

ISRO successfully conducts integrated parachute tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module, validating critical deceleration systems for safe splashdown at sea.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Integrated Parachute tests for Gaganyaan a success: ISRO, Pg11

ISRO successfully conducts integrated parachute tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module, validating critical deceleration systems for safe splashdown at sea.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

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

Auto industry defends ethanol fuel mandate, Pg13

Auto industry and government defend E20 ethanol blend amidst public concerns over vehicle damage and fuel efficiency, citing extensive testing.

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

Auto industry defends ethanol fuel mandate, Pg13

Auto industry and government defend E20 ethanol blend amidst public concerns over vehicle damage and fuel efficiency, citing extensive testing.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment Models

India-Israel bilateral investment agreement comes into effect, Pg13

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement, including portfolio investments, comes into force, aiming to significantly boost cross-border FDI and secure investment climate.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment Models

India-Israel bilateral investment agreement comes into effect, Pg13

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement, including portfolio investments, comes into force, aiming to significantly boost cross-border FDI and secure investment climate.

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

Amid slowing CASA growth, banks turn to costly solutions, Pg13

Indian banks confront slowing CASA growth, shifting to costly term deposits and CDs to fund surging credit demand, risking profitability and financial stability.

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

Amid slowing CASA growth, banks turn to costly solutions, Pg13

Indian banks confront slowing CASA growth, shifting to costly term deposits and CDs to fund surging credit demand, risking profitability and financial stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Skyroot co-founder: India's aerospace industry is taking a private turn with ISRO's help, Pg13

Skyroot Aerospace targets August for India's historic first private orbital rocket launch, Vikram-I, boosting the nation's $44 billion space economy with ISRO collaboration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Skyroot co-founder: India's aerospace industry is taking a private turn with ISRO's help, Pg13

Skyroot Aerospace targets August for India's historic first private orbital rocket launch, Vikram-I, boosting the nation's $44 billion space economy with ISRO collaboration.

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