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

Arrest Occurs at the Moment of Detention, Says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court rules arrest begins at the moment of detention, not formal recording, triggering 24-hour production rule to curb human rights violations.

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

Arrest Occurs at the Moment of Detention, Says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court rules arrest begins at the moment of detention, not formal recording, triggering 24-hour production rule to curb human rights violations.

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

Summary Revision To Begin In 6 States, U.T.s, Pg1

ECI initiates annual summary revision of electoral rolls in 6 states/UTs, making Aadhaar voluntary and providing readable PDFs to candidates.

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

Summary Revision To Begin In 6 States, U.T.s, Pg1

ECI initiates annual summary revision of electoral rolls in 6 states/UTs, making Aadhaar voluntary and providing readable PDFs to candidates.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

What a new global study reveals about women and how they experience pain, Pg II

Global study reveals women report significantly more intense and widespread pain across 11 anatomical sites than men, highlighting critical health disparities and under-recognition.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

What a new global study reveals about women and how they experience pain, Pg II

Global study reveals women report significantly more intense and widespread pain across 11 anatomical sites than men, highlighting critical health disparities and under-recognition.

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

A Middle Power Moment In A Fragmenting World, Pg10

Middle powers, including India, are asserting influence in a fragmenting world, challenging outdated global institutions and fostering pragmatic diplomacy to stabilize international order.

A Middle Power Moment In A Fragmenting World, Pg10

Middle powers, including India, are asserting influence in a fragmenting world, challenging outdated global institutions and fostering pragmatic diplomacy to stabilize international order.

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

The ecological fallout of Israel’s war in Gaza, Pg10

UNEP report reveals unprecedented environmental devastation in Gaza, holding Israel accountable under international law for ecological damage and resource exploitation as occupying power.

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

The ecological fallout of Israel’s war in Gaza, Pg10

UNEP report reveals unprecedented environmental devastation in Gaza, holding Israel accountable under international law for ecological damage and resource exploitation as occupying power.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Danger In The Sewer, Pg10

Sanitation workers continue dying in sewers despite laws and Supreme Court orders, exposing severe governance failures, under-reporting, and caste-based social injustice.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Danger In The Sewer, Pg10

Sanitation workers continue dying in sewers despite laws and Supreme Court orders, exposing severe governance failures, under-reporting, and caste-based social injustice.

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

Are lower MRPs on cancer drugs translating into affordable care?, Pg11

Despite NPPA capping cancer drug trade margins, experts question if lower MRPs truly ensure affordable care, highlighting systemic issues in India's healthcare system.

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

Are lower MRPs on cancer drugs translating into affordable care?, Pg11

Despite NPPA capping cancer drug trade margins, experts question if lower MRPs truly ensure affordable care, highlighting systemic issues in India's healthcare system.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How AI is perfecting the art of government obfuscation, Pg11

AI is increasingly used by governments to craft vague press notes, obscuring crucial details and hindering transparency, raising concerns about accountability.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How AI is perfecting the art of government obfuscation, Pg11

AI is increasingly used by governments to craft vague press notes, obscuring crucial details and hindering transparency, raising concerns about accountability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Removing the odds between safety and freedom, Pg12

Landmark Supreme Court ruling recognizes internet access as fundamental right for children, urging balance between online freedom and safety measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Removing the odds between safety and freedom, Pg12

Landmark Supreme Court ruling recognizes internet access as fundamental right for children, urging balance between online freedom and safety measures.

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

How Do Tokamaks Work To Make Nuclear Fusion Possible?, Pg13

Explore how tokamaks use magnetic fields for nuclear fusion, detailing global ITER project and India's indigenous efforts in clean energy technology.

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

How Do Tokamaks Work To Make Nuclear Fusion Possible?, Pg13

Explore how tokamaks use magnetic fields for nuclear fusion, detailing global ITER project and India's indigenous efforts in clean energy technology.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

States to Track Census Data Collection in Real Time, Pg15

Census 2027 to feature real-time digital tracking, enabling states to monitor data collection, identify quality concerns, and implement timely corrective measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

States to Track Census Data Collection in Real Time, Pg15

Census 2027 to feature real-time digital tracking, enabling states to monitor data collection, identify quality concerns, and implement timely corrective measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Merchant Charge Has Been Imposed To Save UPI Ecosystem, NPCI Tells SC, Pg16

NPCI defends 0.4% merchant charge on high-value UPI transactions in Supreme Court, citing ecosystem sustainability and public exchequer strain from zero MDR.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Merchant Charge Has Been Imposed To Save UPI Ecosystem, NPCI Tells SC, Pg16

NPCI defends 0.4% merchant charge on high-value UPI transactions in Supreme Court, citing ecosystem sustainability and public exchequer strain from zero MDR.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

CERT-In lays out security norms for Agentic AI systems, Pg16

India's CERT-In mandates stringent security and auditing norms for Agentic AI systems, focusing on autonomous task execution, delegation, and persistent memory risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

CERT-In lays out security norms for Agentic AI systems, Pg16

India's CERT-In mandates stringent security and auditing norms for Agentic AI systems, focusing on autonomous task execution, delegation, and persistent memory risks.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Navigation Satellite NVS-03 Is Fully Healthy: ISRO Chairman, Pg16

ISRO Chairman confirms NVS-03 navigation satellite's health, highlighting India's robust NavIC system and ISRO's critical role in ensuring Axiom-4 mission safety.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Navigation Satellite NVS-03 Is Fully Healthy: ISRO Chairman, Pg16

ISRO Chairman confirms NVS-03 navigation satellite's health, highlighting India's robust NavIC system and ISRO's critical role in ensuring Axiom-4 mission safety.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

INS Sahyadri Reaches Japan for MALABAR Naval Exercise, Pg16

Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrives in Japan for MALABAR 2026, a multilateral naval exercise with US, Japan, and Australia.

INS Sahyadri Reaches Japan for MALABAR Naval Exercise, Pg16

Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrives in Japan for MALABAR 2026, a multilateral naval exercise with US, Japan, and Australia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Looking at Forming Panel to Review UGC Equity Rules, Pg1

Government plans committee to re-examine UGC's 2026 equity regulations for higher education after Supreme Court questioned their neutrality.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Looking at Forming Panel to Review UGC Equity Rules, Pg1

Government plans committee to re-examine UGC's 2026 equity regulations for higher education after Supreme Court questioned their neutrality.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

Indians Set to Invest Record $4 Bn in Foreign Stocks, Debt in FY27, Pg1

Indians are projected to invest a record $4 billion in foreign stocks and debt by FY27, seeking higher returns amidst domestic market stagnation.

Indians Set to Invest Record $4 Bn in Foreign Stocks, Debt in FY27, Pg1

Indians are projected to invest a record $4 billion in foreign stocks and debt by FY27, seeking higher returns amidst domestic market stagnation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

MHA relaxes passport, visa rules for foreign nationals in India, Pg8

MHA relaxes passport and visa norms for Pakistani citizens, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils, and Tibetans, streamlining residency and travel protocols.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

MHA relaxes passport, visa rules for foreign nationals in India, Pg8

MHA relaxes passport and visa norms for Pakistani citizens, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils, and Tibetans, streamlining residency and travel protocols.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

A New Conversation Is Needed On Farm Fires, Pg12

CAQM cracks down on Punjab farm fires, warning officials; article urges systemic solutions like biomass markets and ending free electricity for sustainable change.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

A New Conversation Is Needed On Farm Fires, Pg12

CAQM cracks down on Punjab farm fires, warning officials; article urges systemic solutions like biomass markets and ending free electricity for sustainable change.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Bond platforms see chance, Pg17

Online corporate bond platforms surge, offering up to 12% fixed interest, attracting small investors amid volatile stock markets and low bank deposit rates.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Bond platforms see chance, Pg17

Online corporate bond platforms surge, offering up to 12% fixed interest, attracting small investors amid volatile stock markets and low bank deposit rates.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Agniveer Scheme Revamped, Pg18

Centre overhauls Agnipath scheme, offering all Agniveers a path to permanent absorption into armed forces after initial tenure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Agniveer Scheme Revamped, Pg18

Centre overhauls Agnipath scheme, offering all Agniveers a path to permanent absorption into armed forces after initial tenure.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Quasi-Ballistic Missile ‘Pralay’

DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' off Odisha coast, significantly boosting India's defence capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Quasi-Ballistic Missile ‘Pralay’

DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' off Odisha coast, significantly boosting India's defence capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India Pioneers Space Debris Removal; Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces Vision of Debris-Free Space by 2030

India pioneers space debris removal with startup innovations, targeting a debris-free space by 2030, enhancing global leadership and sustainability efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India Pioneers Space Debris Removal; Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces Vision of Debris-Free Space by 2030

India pioneers space debris removal with startup innovations, targeting a debris-free space by 2030, enhancing global leadership and sustainability efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Bureau of Indian Standards Hallmarking

BIS strengthens gold and silver hallmarking with HUID, digital traceability, and app verification, boosting consumer confidence and market transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Bureau of Indian Standards Hallmarking

BIS strengthens gold and silver hallmarking with HUID, digital traceability, and app verification, boosting consumer confidence and market transparency.

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

CAPEX Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing

Government approves ₹2,814 crore CAPEX scheme to boost domestic Lithium and Nickel processing, reducing import dependence and strengthening critical mineral supply chains.

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

CAPEX Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing

Government approves ₹2,814 crore CAPEX scheme to boost domestic Lithium and Nickel processing, reducing import dependence and strengthening critical mineral supply chains.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India Advances Global Diamond Industry Agenda Ahead of Kimberley Process Plenary

India, as Kimberley Process Chair, advances global diamond industry agenda, focusing on responsible sourcing and compliance, ahead of the New Delhi Plenary.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India Advances Global Diamond Industry Agenda Ahead of Kimberley Process Plenary

India, as Kimberley Process Chair, advances global diamond industry agenda, focusing on responsible sourcing and compliance, ahead of the New Delhi Plenary.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Ministry of Culture Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Google Arts & Culture to Digitise and Share India’s Cultural Heritage

Ministry of Culture partners with Google Arts & Culture to digitize India's vast heritage, including the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, for global access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Ministry of Culture Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Google Arts & Culture to Digitise and Share India’s Cultural Heritage

Ministry of Culture partners with Google Arts & Culture to digitize India's vast heritage, including the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, for global access.

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