News Analysis
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors
NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7
NIA charges Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack, detailing his role in cross-border conspiracy and past atrocities.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
Mahendragiri, an indigenous stealth frigate, to be commissioned on July 11, Pg8
Indian Navy commissions Mahendragiri, sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, strengthening 'Make in India' defence and Indo-Pacific maritime security.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
NATO's challenge: Spending on collective defence, Pg10
NATO's Ankara Summit confronts European allies on 5% GDP defense spending target, driven by US pressure and escalating Russian threats, demanding industrial resilience.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies
Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11
Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
Media's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12
Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors
China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14
China test-fires missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific, alarming Japan, Australia, and New Zealand over Beijing's expanding military reach.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: World WarsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
Bad for both, Pg8
Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, while Russia gains territory; both sides urged to negotiate ceasefire amidst escalating conflict.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
AI governance and a voice for the Global South, Pg8
India's AI governance strategy pivots from Global South advocacy to US alignment, sparking critical debate on strategic autonomy and tech dominance.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
Questions surrounding the Quad’s future, Pg9
US policy shift and funding shortfalls cast doubt on Quad's future, prompting scrutiny of its security focus and commitment to countering China in the Indo-Pacific.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10
IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
Jaishankar gearing up to lead India’s campaign for non-permanent seat at UN Security Council, Pg12
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launches India's campaign for a 2028-29 UN Security Council non-permanent seat, facing diplomatic challenges from Tajikistan.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Cooperative life insurance firm to be set up soon: Shah, Pg13
Union Minister Amit Shah unveils new cooperative life insurance firm, boosting India's 8.5 lakh cooperatives and expanding financial services nationwide.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14
El Nino threatens India's power grid, potentially forcing increased coal use and 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by June 2027 due to reduced wind and hydro output.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Basics of Cyber Security
BRICS nations call for stronger ties to curb drug trafficking, Pg14
BRICS nations convene in Guwahati, India, to strengthen international cooperation against drug trafficking, targeting darknet and maritime routes.
GS 2: International RelationsGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a major Western leader, Pg16
French President Macron makes historic visit to post-Assad Syria, marking first by major Western leader since 2024 regime change under President al-Sharaa.
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