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

What is the ethanol advantage?, Pg1

Government re-evaluates E25 ethanol blending target amidst auto industry and consumer concerns over vehicle damage, fuel economy, and rushed transition.

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

What is the ethanol advantage?, Pg1

Government re-evaluates E25 ethanol blending target amidst auto industry and consumer concerns over vehicle damage, fuel economy, and rushed transition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, Pg1

Directorate seeks crucial environmental clearance for convention centre, museum at ecologically sensitive Indira Point, Great Nicobar, raising CRZ concerns for India's southernmost tip.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, Pg1

Directorate seeks crucial environmental clearance for convention centre, museum at ecologically sensitive Indira Point, Great Nicobar, raising CRZ concerns for India's southernmost tip.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Defence, critical minerals on table at India-Indonesia meeting today, Pg6

PM Modi begins three-nation tour, strengthening Act East Policy; India-Indonesia talks focus on defence, critical minerals, and maritime cooperation.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Defence, critical minerals on table at India-Indonesia meeting today, Pg6

PM Modi begins three-nation tour, strengthening Act East Policy; India-Indonesia talks focus on defence, critical minerals, and maritime cooperation.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

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 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

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: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

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 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

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 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: 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: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: 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 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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

India Energy Stack could power next-gen enterprise, Pg11

India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure, revolutionizes power sector data exchange, leveraging AI for cleaner, cheaper energy and economic growth.

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

India Energy Stack could power next-gen enterprise, Pg11

India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure, revolutionizes power sector data exchange, leveraging AI for cleaner, cheaper energy and economic growth.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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

Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13

EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.

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

Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13

EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.

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

‘Prioritise charging infra for electric 3Ws’, Pg13

MoSPI report demands priority charging for electric 3-wheelers, consuming 61% of EV electricity, crucial for India's 2030 infrastructure push.

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

‘Prioritise charging infra for electric 3Ws’, Pg13

MoSPI report demands priority charging for electric 3-wheelers, consuming 61% of EV electricity, crucial for India's 2030 infrastructure push.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, EU to finish legal scrubbing of FTA text: Goyal, Pg13

Commerce Minister Goyal announces India, EU to finalize FTA legal scrubbing within 20 days, targeting year-end signing.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, EU to finish legal scrubbing of FTA text: Goyal, Pg13

Commerce Minister Goyal announces India, EU to finalize FTA legal scrubbing within 20 days, targeting year-end signing.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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.

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: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children, Pg14

UN Secretary-General Guterres warns AI development outpaces oversight, urging global rules and an 'AI Child Safety Pledge' to mitigate risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children, Pg14

UN Secretary-General Guterres warns AI development outpaces oversight, urging global rules and an 'AI Child Safety Pledge' to mitigate risks.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Oldest quasars found deepen ‘perplexing’ space mystery, Pg2

Euclid space telescope uncovers two oldest quasars from universe's infancy, deepening cosmic mystery of supermassive black hole formation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Oldest quasars found deepen ‘perplexing’ space mystery, Pg2

Euclid space telescope uncovers two oldest quasars from universe's infancy, deepening cosmic mystery of supermassive black hole formation.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: World Wars

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 RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: World Wars

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: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: 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: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: 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 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: 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: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: 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 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

How the right to walk is integral to modernity, Pg9

Supreme Court declares 'Right to Walk' a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, asserting pedestrian claim over automobiles and linking it to India's modernity.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

How the right to walk is integral to modernity, Pg9

Supreme Court declares 'Right to Walk' a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, asserting pedestrian claim over automobiles and linking it to India's modernity.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

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 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

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: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: 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 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: 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 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: 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 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: 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 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘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 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘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 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

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 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

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 RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

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.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

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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