News Analysis

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran launches fresh attacks against Israel, U.S., Pg1

Iran's escalating attacks on Israel, U.S. bases, and regional countries intensify West Asia conflict, drawing in multiple nations.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Sri Lanka evacuates the crew of second Iranian ship near its territorial waters, Pg1

Sri Lanka navigates escalating West Asia conflict, evacuating Iranian ship crew after alleged US submarine attack near its waters.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Protecting women’s rights amid conflict and instability, Pg10

International Women's Day highlights alarming rise in conflict-related violence against women, demanding urgent action for protection and inclusion in peace processes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The legality of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, Pg12

Debate erupts over legality of US-Israel strikes on Iran after school bombing, raising questions on international law compliance.

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

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

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

Strait of Hormuz shut, a few tankers with Russia crude oil divert to India, Pg1

Hormuz Strait disruption prompts India to increase Russian crude oil imports; prices remain stable amidst supply adjustments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India and Finland elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership, Pg7

India and Finland Forge Strategic Partnership Focusing on Digitalization, Sustainability, and Doubling Bilateral Trade by 2030.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The legal framework that governs maritime conflict, Pg9

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, escalating US-Iran tensions and raising maritime security concerns in Indian Ocean.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

India's rice export strategy needs a shift towards high-value basmati and GI-protected varieties for environmental and financial sustainability.

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

In sinking of the Dena, a Catch-22 for India, Pg10

US submarine sinks Iranian warship near India, raising concerns over regional security and India's maritime awareness capabilities.

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

India in talks with US on risk insurance to energy cargoes, Pg13

India engages US for risk insurance on energy cargoes via Hormuz Strait amid West Asia conflict, ensuring stable energy supply.

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