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GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Pacts to raise opportunities for Indian workers in Russia, Pg1

India and Russia sign pacts boosting opportunities for Indian semi-skilled workers, combating irregular migration, and strengthening media ties.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: E Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

​Marked for life, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in acid attack cases, expresses concern over delayed justice, seeks data, and proposes special courts.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Deal without peace, Pg8

Fragile Congo peace deal brokered by Trump faces challenges as M23 rebels persist amidst historical tensions and Rwandan involvement.

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

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Delhi, Moscow look to raise Arctic and nuclear cooperation, Pg10

India and Russia strengthen ties with Arctic cooperation, nuclear energy expansion, and space exploration partnership commitments after recent summit.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Russia agree to boost trade in national currencies, Pg10

India and Russia aim to boost bilateral trade using national currencies, targeting $100 billion by 2030, reducing dollar dependence.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Health Sector

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

Private member's bill introduced in Lok Sabha seeks 'right to disconnect' for employees and NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu.

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

Trump strategy shifts from global role, vows ‘resistance’ in Europe, Pg14

Trump's new strategy prioritizes 'America First,' shifts focus to regional interests, criticizes Europe, and aims to curb mass migration.

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

Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.

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

Modi, Putin chart roadmap: Labour mobility, n-energy, trade & defence (16 PACTS SIGNED DURING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S STATE VISIT), Pg1

India and Russia sign 16 agreements focusing on trade, defence, and nuclear energy, aiming for $100 billion trade by 2030.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

Supriya Sule introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill 2025' in Lok Sabha, aiming to protect employees' leisure time.

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

Amid US tariffs, Delhi & Moscow reiterate $100-bn target for bilateral trade by 2030, Pg7

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, prioritizing national currencies amid US tariffs.

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

Broader nuclear cooperation, Pg7

India and Russia to expand nuclear energy collaboration, focusing on fuel cycle and Kudankulam plant support.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Space Technology

Agreement for peaceful use of outer space, Pg7

India and Russia collaborate on peaceful space exploration, rocket engine development, and preventing weaponization of outer space through legally binding instruments.

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

Economy is the new lynchpin of Indo-Russian ties, Pg10

India and Russia pivot towards economic partnership with a strategic roadmap for 2030 amidst geopolitical shifts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10

RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New Labour Codes aim to boost formal employment, productivity, and investment by simplifying regulations and expanding worker protections nationwide.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12

Wildlife authorities arrest Yangchen Lachungpa, key figure in transnational wildlife trafficking, after Interpol Red Notice, exposing tiger and pangolin smuggling.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Significance of DRDO's recent fighter pilot ejection test, Pg14

DRDO's successful high-speed ejection test at 800 kmph places India in elite group with advanced escape system testing.

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

Amid rupee's fall, how investors are shunning the economy, Pg14

Foreign investments in India plummeting, impacting rupee's exchange rate amidst rising trade deficits and declining capital account surplus.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15

RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

SEBI seizes ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy for illegal finfluencing through unregistered investment advisory services.

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