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GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Pyramids’ of plastic in earth’s future, first study of its kind finds, Pg14

Plastic waste to outweigh Great Pyramid 2,000 times by 2050, study reveals; only 9% recycled globally.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Pyramids’ of plastic in earth’s future, first study of its kind finds, Pg14

Plastic waste to outweigh Great Pyramid 2,000 times by 2050, study reveals; only 9% recycled globally.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Scientists identify Sp4 mRNA and HSP60 protein biomarkers in cheek swabs, offering non-invasive schizophrenia diagnosis and symptom severity assessment.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Scientists identify Sp4 mRNA and HSP60 protein biomarkers in cheek swabs, offering non-invasive schizophrenia diagnosis and symptom severity assessment.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria survives extreme pressure, bolstering panspermia theory and expanding possibilities for extraterrestrial life search.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria survives extreme pressure, bolstering panspermia theory and expanding possibilities for extraterrestrial life search.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

India secures energy future with $2.6 billion uranium deal with Canada, bolstering nuclear power capacity amidst ambitious expansion plans.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

India secures energy future with $2.6 billion uranium deal with Canada, bolstering nuclear power capacity amidst ambitious expansion plans.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply; India seeks alternative LNG sources amid rising tensions and insurance costs.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply; India seeks alternative LNG sources amid rising tensions and insurance costs.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Indian Diaspora

Iran ship in Kochi dock: Jaishankar says 'humane... we did the right thing', Pg3

India allows Iranian ship to dock in Kochi on humanitarian grounds amidst US-Iran tensions, says Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue.

Iran ship in Kochi dock: Jaishankar says 'humane... we did the right thing', Pg3

India allows Iranian ship to dock in Kochi on humanitarian grounds amidst US-Iran tensions, says Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens $11.8 billion Indian agricultural exports, disrupting shipping and raising insurance costs, impacting key commodities like rice and spices.

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens $11.8 billion Indian agricultural exports, disrupting shipping and raising insurance costs, impacting key commodities like rice and spices.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.