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EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

​At sea, Pg8

CAG flags delays and import dependence in Indian Navy's Project 17A, raising concerns over combat readiness and strategic alignment.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

How ‘bulldozer justice’ undermines the law, Pg9

Article examines 'Bulldozer Justice' in India, highlighting its conflict with due process, rule of law, and separation of powers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India’s energy security amid conflicts, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions expose India's energy vulnerabilities; diversification, strategic reserves, and critical mineral security are crucial for resilience.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Cabinet approves four more judges for Supreme Court, Pg12

Cabinet approves increasing Supreme Court judge count to 38 amidst rising case backlogs, amending the 1956 Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

30 banks integrated with UDGAM portal to help legal heirs trace funds, Pg14

RBI's UDGAM portal integrates 30 banks, aiding legal heirs in tracing ₹44 lakh crore unclaimed deposits; SC seeks further integration.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Govt. hikes sugarcane FRP by ₹10 per quintal, Pg14

Sugarcane FRP hiked to ₹365/quintal for 2026-27 season; ₹5,659 crore "Mission for Cotton Productivity" approved to boost cotton sector.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Consider Teesta water deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh, Pg16

Bangladesh urges reconsideration of Teesta water deal post-West Bengal election, amidst concerns over water sharing and Chinese involvement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Scientists build metamaterial that can ‘learn’ to change shape, PgII

Scientists create 'learning' metamaterial capable of adapting shape based on external stimuli, paving way for advanced robotics and prosthetics.

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

A radiation ‘glitch’ limits quantum computing, PgII

Radiation 'glitch' threatens quantum computing: Correlated phase error bursts limit reliability, hindering quantum error correction efforts, reveals Google Quantum AI.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution shift: Air quality dashboard shows rise in Ozone as NO2, CO decline, Pg4

Delhi's air quality dashboard reveals ozone pollution surge amid declining NO2 and CO levels, posing new environmental challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Centre okays Gujarat shipyard, 3 rail projects to ease up congestion, Pg5

Cabinet approves Rs 1,570 crore Gujarat shipyard and Rs 23,437 crore railway projects to decongest key routes.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

Nations push for 'Ecocide' recognition under Rome Statute amid concerns over environmental toll of wars and jurisdictional challenges.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Weakening rupee points to challenges ahead, Pg12

Rupee weakens to 95.36 against dollar amid West Asia conflict and high crude prices, posing economic challenges.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Our AI question: How to become producer of intelligence rather than its tenant?, Pg13

India risks becoming AI tenant, not producer, despite Google's Vizag hub; needs focus on R&D, talent, and strategic autonomy.

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