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GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Trio Wins Medicine Nobel For ‘Controlling’ Neurons With Light, Pg1

Three scientists win Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics, a revolutionary technique controlling neurons with light, aiding research into neurological disorders.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Trio Wins Medicine Nobel For ‘Controlling’ Neurons With Light, Pg1

Three scientists win Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics, a revolutionary technique controlling neurons with light, aiding research into neurological disorders.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

SC distances itself from Form 6 tweaks, issues notice to EC, Pg1

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission regarding controversial Form 6 alterations and alleged bias in voter registration process.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

SC distances itself from Form 6 tweaks, issues notice to EC, Pg1

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission regarding controversial Form 6 alterations and alleged bias in voter registration process.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New discovery comes ‘close’ to test biology’s central dogma, Pg II

Novel bacterial enzyme, DRT3b, synthesizes DNA without a nucleic acid template, a major conceptual advance that leaves Crick's central dogma intact.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New discovery comes ‘close’ to test biology’s central dogma, Pg II

Novel bacterial enzyme, DRT3b, synthesizes DNA without a nucleic acid template, a major conceptual advance that leaves Crick's central dogma intact.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

The looming crisis of world unemployment, Pg6

World Bank warns of 800 million job deficit in Global South by 2030, risking demographic dividend turning into disaster.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

The looming crisis of world unemployment, Pg6

World Bank warns of 800 million job deficit in Global South by 2030, risking demographic dividend turning into disaster.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

America’s new-age military populism takes shape, Pg6

Trump administration renames Department of Defense, implements populist military reforms, focusing on autonomous warfare and technological superiority against China.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

America’s new-age military populism takes shape, Pg6

Trump administration renames Department of Defense, implements populist military reforms, focusing on autonomous warfare and technological superiority against China.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Coal stocks critically low as power demand rises in India, Pg7

India faces critical coal stock shortages at thermal power plants amid record power demand surge, exacerbated by El Nino and rising temperatures.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Coal stocks critically low as power demand rises in India, Pg7

India faces critical coal stock shortages at thermal power plants amid record power demand surge, exacerbated by El Nino and rising temperatures.

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

Disabled citizens and the future of AI, Pg7

AI offers independence for disabled citizens, yet inherent biases and government's failure to ensure accessibility threaten equitable access and inclusion.

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

Disabled citizens and the future of AI, Pg7

AI offers independence for disabled citizens, yet inherent biases and government's failure to ensure accessibility threaten equitable access and inclusion.

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

Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?, Pg8

West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve initiates phased tiger reintroduction program with a translocated tigress from Valmiki, aiming for a self-sustaining population.

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

Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?, Pg8

West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve initiates phased tiger reintroduction program with a translocated tigress from Valmiki, aiming for a self-sustaining population.

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

Why are States divided over the mining amendment?, Pg8

New mining amendment sparks federalism debate as States challenge Centre's expanded powers over mineral taxation, impacting fiscal autonomy and revenue generation.

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

Why are States divided over the mining amendment?, Pg8

New mining amendment sparks federalism debate as States challenge Centre's expanded powers over mineral taxation, impacting fiscal autonomy and revenue generation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Switzerland to boost defence, nuclear ties: Modi, Pg10

India and Switzerland expand cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and mobility, signing key agreements to boost trade and investment opportunities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Switzerland to boost defence, nuclear ties: Modi, Pg10

India and Switzerland expand cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and mobility, signing key agreements to boost trade and investment opportunities.

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

‘We need to foster a middle power approach’, Pg12

French Minister highlights India-France's shared strategic autonomy and "middle power approach" amidst global geopolitical turmoil, discussing EU-India FTA and Ukraine.

‘We need to foster a middle power approach’, Pg12

French Minister highlights India-France's shared strategic autonomy and "middle power approach" amidst global geopolitical turmoil, discussing EU-India FTA and Ukraine.

GS 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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Pakistan, Turkiye to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia, Pg14

Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia agree to rapidly deploy forces under Mecca Defence Alliance to counter Houthi attacks in Yemen, safeguarding holy sites.

Pakistan, Turkiye to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia, Pg14

Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia agree to rapidly deploy forces under Mecca Defence Alliance to counter Houthi attacks in Yemen, safeguarding holy sites.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Yemeni Govt Forces Drive Out Houthis From Bab El-Mandeb, Pg2

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retake strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait coast from Iran-backed Houthis, impacting vital oil routes amidst escalating conflict.

Yemeni Govt Forces Drive Out Houthis From Bab El-Mandeb, Pg2

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retake strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait coast from Iran-backed Houthis, impacting vital oil routes amidst escalating conflict.

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

GST process reforms pin hope on data, tech to ensure compliance, Pg4

GST Council proposes major process reforms, including removing arrest powers and increasing prosecution thresholds, leveraging data and tech for compliance and ease of doing business.

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

GST process reforms pin hope on data, tech to ensure compliance, Pg4

GST Council proposes major process reforms, including removing arrest powers and increasing prosecution thresholds, leveraging data and tech for compliance and ease of doing business.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Ukraine Or West Asia, India Backs All Meaningful Peace Efforts: PM, Pg5

PM Modi affirms India's support for global peace efforts while signing key mobility, trade, and defence pacts with Switzerland.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Ukraine Or West Asia, India Backs All Meaningful Peace Efforts: PM, Pg5

PM Modi affirms India's support for global peace efforts while signing key mobility, trade, and defence pacts with Switzerland.

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

India-US trade talks have hit a plateau, says Sitharaman, Pg9

Finance Minister Sitharaman states India-US trade talks have plateaued, citing US tariff weaponization and acts like Graham Bill, impacting bilateral economic relations.

India-US trade talks have hit a plateau, says Sitharaman, Pg9

Finance Minister Sitharaman states India-US trade talks have plateaued, citing US tariff weaponization and acts like Graham Bill, impacting bilateral economic relations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Right to vote — heart of our democracy — is at great peril, says Rohinton Nariman, Pg10

Former SC Justice Nariman warns 'right to vote' is at 'great peril' after 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised in West Bengal, criticizing Election Commission's functioning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Right to vote — heart of our democracy — is at great peril, says Rohinton Nariman, Pg10

Former SC Justice Nariman warns 'right to vote' is at 'great peril' after 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised in West Bengal, criticizing Election Commission's functioning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

From India to Global South, a Gujarat water-governance model, Pg14

India's Gujarat-born water governance model, emphasizing political will and community participation, offers crucial lessons for the Global South to achieve water security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

From India to Global South, a Gujarat water-governance model, Pg14

India's Gujarat-born water governance model, emphasizing political will and community participation, offers crucial lessons for the Global South to achieve water security.

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 Interests

The limits of US's West Asia strategy are showing, Pg14

US reassesses its West Asia strategy amid prolonged conflicts, troop withdrawals, and rising regional instability, impacting global security and trade routes.

The limits of US's West Asia strategy are showing, Pg14

US reassesses its West Asia strategy amid prolonged conflicts, troop withdrawals, and rising regional instability, impacting global security and trade routes.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

From calling for peace, Delhi is now working for it, Pg14

Delhi shifts from peace advocacy to active diplomacy in Russia-Ukraine conflict, addressing global food and energy security concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

From calling for peace, Delhi is now working for it, Pg14

Delhi shifts from peace advocacy to active diplomacy in Russia-Ukraine conflict, addressing global food and energy security concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

In Germany, Indian migrant is caught between politics, policy, Pg14

Far-right AfD's rise in Germany creates policy dilemma for Indian migrants, challenging bilateral mobility pacts and economic needs.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

In Germany, Indian migrant is caught between politics, policy, Pg14

Far-right AfD's rise in Germany creates policy dilemma for Indian migrants, challenging bilateral mobility pacts and economic needs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The Problem Is Not Just What History Textbooks Teach, But Also What They Don't, Pg15

New NCERT history textbooks face criticism for factual inaccuracies, communal narratives, and inadequate promotion of critical thinking, raising concerns about historical education.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The Problem Is Not Just What History Textbooks Teach, But Also What They Don't, Pg15

New NCERT history textbooks face criticism for factual inaccuracies, communal narratives, and inadequate promotion of critical thinking, raising concerns about historical education.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

ECI must not force voters to lie. Solution may lie in a Form 6X, Pg15

ECI's flawed voter re-enrollment process forces deleted voters to lie on Form 6, risking legal action; article proposes new Form 6X for restoration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

ECI must not force voters to lie. Solution may lie in a Form 6X, Pg15

ECI's flawed voter re-enrollment process forces deleted voters to lie on Form 6, risking legal action; article proposes new Form 6X for restoration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

To fight cancer better, make every diagnosis count, Pg15

Supreme Court urges states to declare cancer a notifiable disease, pushing for national guidelines and digital infrastructure for better health planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

To fight cancer better, make every diagnosis count, Pg15

Supreme Court urges states to declare cancer a notifiable disease, pushing for national guidelines and digital infrastructure for better health planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

National Household Travel Survey July, 2025 – June, 2026

NSO releases first-ever National Household Travel Survey findings, detailing Indian travel patterns, modes, and expenditure for policy and infrastructure planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

National Household Travel Survey July, 2025 – June, 2026

NSO releases first-ever National Household Travel Survey findings, detailing Indian travel patterns, modes, and expenditure for policy and infrastructure planning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for the Joint Crediting Mechanism

India and Japan launch Joint Crediting Mechanism operational manual, facilitating low-carbon technology deployment and climate finance under Paris Agreement Article 6.2.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for the Joint Crediting Mechanism

India and Japan launch Joint Crediting Mechanism operational manual, facilitating low-carbon technology deployment and climate finance under Paris Agreement Article 6.2.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Indian-Born Cheetah Gives Birth to 5 Healthy Cubs at Kuno National Park; India’s Cheetah Population Reaches 60

Project Cheetah achieves historic milestone as Indian-born female gives birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, boosting population to 60, including new Botswanan lineage.

Indian-Born Cheetah Gives Birth to 5 Healthy Cubs at Kuno National Park; India’s Cheetah Population Reaches 60

Project Cheetah achieves historic milestone as Indian-born female gives birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, boosting population to 60, including new Botswanan lineage.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Saving Time, Shortening Journeys

New bridges, tunnels, expressways, and high-speed rail projects are drastically cutting travel times across India, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Saving Time, Shortening Journeys

New bridges, tunnels, expressways, and high-speed rail projects are drastically cutting travel times across India, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth.

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

MoHUA celebrates World Habitat Day 2026 with focus on advancing affordable, resilient and Inclusive housing

MoHUA celebrates World Habitat Day 2026, highlighting PMAY-U progress and awarding states for advancing affordable, resilient, and inclusive urban housing.

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

MoHUA celebrates World Habitat Day 2026 with focus on advancing affordable, resilient and Inclusive housing

MoHUA celebrates World Habitat Day 2026, highlighting PMAY-U progress and awarding states for advancing affordable, resilient, and inclusive urban housing.

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