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

ISRO Staff Question Trajectory Of Space Privatisation, Want Chief To Clarify, Pg1

ISRO staff demand clarification from chief on space privatization policy, fearing impact on agency's core functions and employee future.

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

ISRO Staff Question Trajectory Of Space Privatisation, Want Chief To Clarify, Pg1

ISRO staff demand clarification from chief on space privatization policy, fearing impact on agency's core functions and employee future.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and AdministratorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jaishankar pays tribute to Indian rulers who sheltered Polish refugees during WWII, Pg5

EAM Jaishankar honors Indian rulers, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja and Kolhapur, for sheltering Polish refugees during WWII, strengthening India-Poland ties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and AdministratorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jaishankar pays tribute to Indian rulers who sheltered Polish refugees during WWII, Pg5

EAM Jaishankar honors Indian rulers, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja and Kolhapur, for sheltering Polish refugees during WWII, strengthening India-Poland ties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

Little reporters' to QR-coded trees: 82 teachers felicitated with national award, Pg6

President Murmu felicitates 82 teachers with National Awards for pioneering innovations like 'little reporters' and QR-coded trees, enhancing educational outreach and skill development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

Little reporters' to QR-coded trees: 82 teachers felicitated with national award, Pg6

President Murmu felicitates 82 teachers with National Awards for pioneering innovations like 'little reporters' and QR-coded trees, enhancing educational outreach and skill development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Bihar makes consent mandatory for CBI to probe public servants, Pg7

Bihar mandates prior state consent for CBI probes involving state government employees, while expanding CBI's general jurisdiction for central staff.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Bihar makes consent mandatory for CBI to probe public servants, Pg7

Bihar mandates prior state consent for CBI probes involving state government employees, while expanding CBI's general jurisdiction for central staff.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

India held together by making room for linguistic identity, Pg9

Post-independence India navigated linguistic demands, leading to state reorganization that ultimately strengthened national unity and accommodated diverse identities.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

India held together by making room for linguistic identity, Pg9

Post-independence India navigated linguistic demands, leading to state reorganization that ultimately strengthened national unity and accommodated diverse identities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The economy, its math and politics, Pg9

Former bureaucrat's erroneous GDP claims spark government response, clarifying crucial economic concepts like nominal and real GDP, and the importance of base year calculation.

The economy, its math and politics, Pg9

Former bureaucrat's erroneous GDP claims spark government response, clarifying crucial economic concepts like nominal and real GDP, and the importance of base year calculation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Kenya's essay writers thrived in the global gig economy, then AI came for their work, Pg10

AI's rapid rise devastates Kenya's thriving online essay-writing gig economy, displacing thousands and highlighting technology's disruptive impact on global livelihoods.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Kenya's essay writers thrived in the global gig economy, then AI came for their work, Pg10

AI's rapid rise devastates Kenya's thriving online essay-writing gig economy, displacing thousands and highlighting technology's disruptive impact on global livelihoods.

GIFT City Sees Retail Rush As Indians Seek Global Investments, Pg11

Indian retail investors flock to GIFT City for global investments, leveraging tax benefits and regulatory ease amidst domestic market underperformance.

GIFT City Sees Retail Rush As Indians Seek Global Investments, Pg11

Indian retail investors flock to GIFT City for global investments, leveraging tax benefits and regulatory ease amidst domestic market underperformance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 4: Corporate Governance

NSE IPO: India's biggest issue faces key questions ahead of its listing, Pg11

NSE's Rs 30,000 crore IPO faces regulatory conflict over self-listing on its own platform, awaiting SEBI's decision on 'permitted-to-trade' route.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 4: Corporate Governance

NSE IPO: India's biggest issue faces key questions ahead of its listing, Pg11

NSE's Rs 30,000 crore IPO faces regulatory conflict over self-listing on its own platform, awaiting SEBI's decision on 'permitted-to-trade' route.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Government Budgeting

India's Rising Subsidy Bill, Pg11

India's subsidy bill surged 35% to Rs 1,535 billion in 4MFY27, driven by a 46.2% jump in fertilizer subsidies amid West Asia conflict.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Government Budgeting

India's Rising Subsidy Bill, Pg11

India's subsidy bill surged 35% to Rs 1,535 billion in 4MFY27, driven by a 46.2% jump in fertilizer subsidies amid West Asia conflict.

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

Voter Lists Shrink Over 15% Since 2024 Elections In States, U.T.s Where SIR Third-Phase Draft Lists Are Out, Pg1

Voter lists in 17 States/UTs shrink by 15.7% (6.15 crore voters) post-2024 Lok Sabha elections due to Special Intensive Revision.

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

Voter Lists Shrink Over 15% Since 2024 Elections In States, U.T.s Where SIR Third-Phase Draft Lists Are Out, Pg1

Voter lists in 17 States/UTs shrink by 15.7% (6.15 crore voters) post-2024 Lok Sabha elections due to Special Intensive Revision.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Glacial collapse unlikely to halt China’s plan to build mega dam, Pg1

China advances its 1.2 trillion Yuan Yarlung Zangbo mega dam project, raising India's concerns over downstream water flow and ecological impacts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Glacial collapse unlikely to halt China’s plan to build mega dam, Pg1

China advances its 1.2 trillion Yuan Yarlung Zangbo mega dam project, raising India's concerns over downstream water flow and ecological impacts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Census advanced in four poll-bound States, formally deferred in Manipur, Pg11

Union government advances Census 2027 in four poll-bound states, defers it indefinitely in Manipur amidst NRC demands and political criticism over new caste questions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Census advanced in four poll-bound States, formally deferred in Manipur, Pg11

Union government advances Census 2027 in four poll-bound states, defers it indefinitely in Manipur amidst NRC demands and political criticism over new caste questions.

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

Dragonflies are bellwethers of earth’s ecosystems, Pg13

Dragonflies, ancient insect predators, serve as crucial ecological bellwethers, with dwindling populations signaling environmental degradation from pesticides and climate change.

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

Dragonflies are bellwethers of earth’s ecosystems, Pg13

Dragonflies, ancient insect predators, serve as crucial ecological bellwethers, with dwindling populations signaling environmental degradation from pesticides and climate change.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New way to spot Zika, hep C viruses in whole blood, Pg13

Researchers develop low-cost, rapid blood-drying method to accurately detect Zika and Hepatitis C viruses in whole blood within two hours.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New way to spot Zika, hep C viruses in whole blood, Pg13

Researchers develop low-cost, rapid blood-drying method to accurately detect Zika and Hepatitis C viruses in whole blood within two hours.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Striped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood, Pg13

India's striped hyenas, vital scavengers keeping ecosystems clean, remain misunderstood and lack a unified conservation plan despite legal protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Striped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood, Pg13

India's striped hyenas, vital scavengers keeping ecosystems clean, remain misunderstood and lack a unified conservation plan despite legal protection.

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

What is ‘One Nation, One Time’?, Pg14

Centre notifies 'One Nation, One Time' rules, making Indian Standard Time mandatory for all official purposes, enhancing digital system coordination and national security.

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

What is ‘One Nation, One Time’?, Pg14

Centre notifies 'One Nation, One Time' rules, making Indian Standard Time mandatory for all official purposes, enhancing digital system coordination and national security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Why Is the Centre Opposed to Totalisers?, Pg14

Supreme Court presses Centre on totaliser machines for EVM vote counting, aiming to protect voter anonymity amidst government opposition and Election Commission support.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Why Is the Centre Opposed to Totalisers?, Pg14

Supreme Court presses Centre on totaliser machines for EVM vote counting, aiming to protect voter anonymity amidst government opposition and Election Commission support.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Why is BRICS exploring cross-border payments?, Pg14

BRICS nations push for alternative cross-border payment systems and CBDC links to cut costs and challenge dollar dominance in global trade.

Why is BRICS exploring cross-border payments?, Pg14

BRICS nations push for alternative cross-border payment systems and CBDC links to cut costs and challenge dollar dominance in global trade.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. Military Hits 3 Iranian Tankers After Saying 2 Navy Ships Targeted, Pg16

US military targets three Iranian oil tankers, destroying one, following alleged missile attacks on Navy ships in escalating Gulf tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. Military Hits 3 Iranian Tankers After Saying 2 Navy Ships Targeted, Pg16

US military targets three Iranian oil tankers, destroying one, following alleged missile attacks on Navy ships in escalating Gulf tensions.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

UN General Assembly endorses using Equal Earth projection map, Pg16

UN General Assembly backs Equal Earth map, promoting accurate global landmass representation, correcting Mercator's distortion of Africa's true size.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

UN General Assembly endorses using Equal Earth projection map, Pg16

UN General Assembly backs Equal Earth map, promoting accurate global landmass representation, correcting Mercator's distortion of Africa's true size.

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

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0

Government launches ECLGS 5.0, extending ₹2.55 lakh crore credit guarantee to MSMEs and airlines, bolstering economic resilience against global uncertainties.

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

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0

Government launches ECLGS 5.0, extending ₹2.55 lakh crore credit guarantee to MSMEs and airlines, bolstering economic resilience against global uncertainties.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Coal India Output and Dispatch Set to Accelerate as Monsoon Effect Wanes

Coal India's output and dispatch accelerate as monsoon recedes, boosting power sector supplies and overcoming operational challenges for energy security.

Coal India Output and Dispatch Set to Accelerate as Monsoon Effect Wanes

Coal India's output and dispatch accelerate as monsoon recedes, boosting power sector supplies and overcoming operational challenges for energy security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Continued Effort to Make Service Rules More Responsive to Employees and Their Families

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urges responsive service rules and launches 'CSS Shield' for financial support to bereaved families of Central Secretariat Service officers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Continued Effort to Make Service Rules More Responsive to Employees and Their Families

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urges responsive service rules and launches 'CSS Shield' for financial support to bereaved families of Central Secretariat Service officers.

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