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GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

India and Ghana Sign Historic MoU to Advance Agricultural Research, Education, and Technology Transfer

India and Ghana sign five-year MoU for agricultural research, technology transfer, and capacity building to boost food security and livelihoods.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

India and Ghana Sign Historic MoU to Advance Agricultural Research, Education, and Technology Transfer

India and Ghana sign five-year MoU for agricultural research, technology transfer, and capacity building to boost food security and livelihoods.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Additive Manufacturing in India

India's National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM) propels 3D printing technology across aerospace, defense, healthcare, and construction, fostering innovation and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Additive Manufacturing in India

India's National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM) propels 3D printing technology across aerospace, defense, healthcare, and construction, fostering innovation and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Raksha Mantri Approves Revised Standard Operating Procedure for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence Industry

Raksha Mantri approves revised SOP for defence industry's access to MoD test facilities, boosting 'Atmanirbharta' and ease of doing business.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Raksha Mantri Approves Revised Standard Operating Procedure for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence Industry

Raksha Mantri approves revised SOP for defence industry's access to MoD test facilities, boosting 'Atmanirbharta' and ease of doing business.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Sagarmanthan 2026 Opens as India Charts the Course for a Trusted, Rules-Based Global Maritime Order

Sagarmanthan 2026 opens with PM Modi's call for a free, open, secure maritime order, as India champions global cooperation and green shipping corridors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Sagarmanthan 2026 Opens as India Charts the Course for a Trusted, Rules-Based Global Maritime Order

Sagarmanthan 2026 opens with PM Modi's call for a free, open, secure maritime order, as India champions global cooperation and green shipping corridors.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Chemistry Nobel for French-Japanese Duo Who Expanded ‘Mirrored’ Molecules Study, Pg1

French and Japanese chemists win Nobel for groundbreaking work on chiral molecules, enabling precise drug and agrochemical development.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Chemistry Nobel for French-Japanese Duo Who Expanded ‘Mirrored’ Molecules Study, Pg1

French and Japanese chemists win Nobel for groundbreaking work on chiral molecules, enabling precise drug and agrochemical development.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% amid ‘calibrated tightening’, Pg1

RBI hikes repo rate to 5.5% with 'calibrated tightening' stance, signaling no near-term rate cuts amidst global uncertainties and inflation concerns.

RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% amid ‘calibrated tightening’, Pg1

RBI hikes repo rate to 5.5% with 'calibrated tightening' stance, signaling no near-term rate cuts amidst global uncertainties and inflation concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

GPS study aims to reduce human-animal conflicts in Assam, Pg II

Assam's five-year GPS study on elephant movements provides crucial data to mitigate human-animal conflict and strengthen habitat protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

GPS study aims to reduce human-animal conflicts in Assam, Pg II

Assam's five-year GPS study on elephant movements provides crucial data to mitigate human-animal conflict and strengthen habitat protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India’s cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero emissions, Pg II

India's cement industry poses a significant challenge to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, necessitating policy interventions and sustainable alternatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India’s cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero emissions, Pg II

India's cement industry poses a significant challenge to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, necessitating policy interventions and sustainable alternatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India’s Stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement, Pg6

India advocates for national sovereignty and equitable access in WHO's Global Pandemic Agreement, positioning itself as a leader for the Global South.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India’s Stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement, Pg6

India advocates for national sovereignty and equitable access in WHO's Global Pandemic Agreement, positioning itself as a leader for the Global South.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

From the brink to a comeback, hope for India’s wildlife, Pg6

India showcases significant wildlife conservation successes, bringing critically endangered species like the Great Indian Bustard and Nilgiri Tahr back from the brink.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

From the brink to a comeback, hope for India’s wildlife, Pg6

India showcases significant wildlife conservation successes, bringing critically endangered species like the Great Indian Bustard and Nilgiri Tahr back from the brink.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 3: Space Technology

Eyes On Ice, Pg6

Nobel Prize for IceCube observatory highlights neutrino astronomy, sparking debate over individual awards for collaborative scientific achievements and institutional traditions.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 3: Space Technology

Eyes On Ice, Pg6

Nobel Prize for IceCube observatory highlights neutrino astronomy, sparking debate over individual awards for collaborative scientific achievements and institutional traditions.

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

AI companions and child safety, Pg7

India faces urgent need for robust regulatory framework to address psychological risks of AI companions for children, drawing lessons from US legislation.

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

AI companions and child safety, Pg7

India faces urgent need for robust regulatory framework to address psychological risks of AI companions for children, drawing lessons from US legislation.

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

Property taxation needs structural reform, Pg7

India's urban property tax system is failing, hindering city development; structural reforms in municipal human resources, timely elections, and financial reporting are crucial.

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

Property taxation needs structural reform, Pg7

India's urban property tax system is failing, hindering city development; structural reforms in municipal human resources, timely elections, and financial reporting are crucial.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

India Struggles To Curb Leprosy Transmission, Pg7

India misses 2025-26 leprosy targets, reporting 91,783 new cases and high child infections, despite prevention efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

India Struggles To Curb Leprosy Transmission, Pg7

India misses 2025-26 leprosy targets, reporting 91,783 new cases and high child infections, despite prevention efforts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s Trade Caught In The Middle, Pg8

India's trade caught between US tariffs and China deficit, risking rupee depreciation and forex reserves as US talks plateau.

India’s Trade Caught In The Middle, Pg8

India's trade caught between US tariffs and China deficit, risking rupee depreciation and forex reserves as US talks plateau.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Two cheetahs released into M.P.’s third conservation site, Pg12

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, marking the state's third cheetah habitat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Two cheetahs released into M.P.’s third conservation site, Pg12

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, marking the state's third cheetah habitat.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Houthis Hit Aden Airport As Fighting Escalates In Yemen, Pg2

Houthi rebels launch ballistic missile and drone attacks on Aden airport, escalating Yemen conflict near critical Bab el-Mandeb Strait, displacing 200,000.

Houthis Hit Aden Airport As Fighting Escalates In Yemen, Pg2

Houthi rebels launch ballistic missile and drone attacks on Aden airport, escalating Yemen conflict near critical Bab el-Mandeb Strait, displacing 200,000.

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

Up to 30% of cotton area under 'illegal' GM hybrids, finds study, Pg3

Study reveals 24-30% of India's cotton cultivation uses unapproved GM hybrids, bypassing biosafety regulations due to farmer demand for weed management.

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

Up to 30% of cotton area under 'illegal' GM hybrids, finds study, Pg3

Study reveals 24-30% of India's cotton cultivation uses unapproved GM hybrids, bypassing biosafety regulations due to farmer demand for weed management.

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

Cutting Across Divide, 5 Big States Oppose End of Taxmen's Arrest Powers, Pg3

Five major states oppose complete removal of GST arrest powers, advocating for civil arrest in serious violations amidst Centre's decriminalization push.

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

Cutting Across Divide, 5 Big States Oppose End of Taxmen's Arrest Powers, Pg3

Five major states oppose complete removal of GST arrest powers, advocating for civil arrest in serious violations amidst Centre's decriminalization push.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

India Calls For De-Escalation After Black Sea Vessel Attacks, Pg10

India urges de-escalation and diplomacy after four commercial ships with Indian seafarers were attacked in the Black Sea, condemning threats to shipping.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

India Calls For De-Escalation After Black Sea Vessel Attacks, Pg10

India urges de-escalation and diplomacy after four commercial ships with Indian seafarers were attacked in the Black Sea, condemning threats to shipping.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Average size of vertebrate populations declined 73% in 52 yrs: WWF, Pg11

WWF's Living Planet Report reveals a shocking 73% decline in average vertebrate populations globally between 1970 and 2022, driven by habitat loss.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Average size of vertebrate populations declined 73% in 52 yrs: WWF, Pg11

WWF's Living Planet Report reveals a shocking 73% decline in average vertebrate populations globally between 1970 and 2022, driven by habitat loss.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Behind the central bank's pivot, need to safeguard price stability, Pg12

RBI pivots to safeguard price stability, hiking rates amidst escalating inflation risks from global crude, food prices, and robust domestic demand.

Behind the central bank's pivot, need to safeguard price stability, Pg12

RBI pivots to safeguard price stability, hiking rates amidst escalating inflation risks from global crude, food prices, and robust domestic demand.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

AI and cybersecurity courses now a must for IPS officers, Pg14

MHA mandates AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technology courses for IPS officers, linking performance on iGOT Karmayogi to annual appraisals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

AI and cybersecurity courses now a must for IPS officers, Pg14

MHA mandates AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technology courses for IPS officers, linking performance on iGOT Karmayogi to annual appraisals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO underlines rise in obesity among children, issues guidelines, Pg14

WHO issues new guidelines addressing alarming rise in childhood obesity, recommending against weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery for young children.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO underlines rise in obesity among children, issues guidelines, Pg14

WHO issues new guidelines addressing alarming rise in childhood obesity, recommending against weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery for young children.

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

Detention vs arrest: The extent and limits of police's powers, Pg18

Amidst protests, article distinguishes police detention from arrest, detailing legal powers under BNSS and constitutional rights of citizens.

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

Detention vs arrest: The extent and limits of police's powers, Pg18

Amidst protests, article distinguishes police detention from arrest, detailing legal powers under BNSS and constitutional rights of citizens.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

'Greatest Headache': Constituent Assembly On Appointing Election Commission, Pg18

New law on Election Commissioner appointments revives Constituent Assembly concerns over executive influence, challenging the impartiality and independence of the electoral referee.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

'Greatest Headache': Constituent Assembly On Appointing Election Commission, Pg18

New law on Election Commissioner appointments revives Constituent Assembly concerns over executive influence, challenging the impartiality and independence of the electoral referee.

Dovish In August To Hawkish: How MPC Flipped In 2 Months, Pg19

RBI's MPC hiked repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, shifting to 'calibrated tightening' from 'neutral' due to spreading inflation, signaling a hawkish turn.

Dovish In August To Hawkish: How MPC Flipped In 2 Months, Pg19

RBI's MPC hiked repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, shifting to 'calibrated tightening' from 'neutral' due to spreading inflation, signaling a hawkish turn.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Rural consumer confidence weakens for six straight months: RBI survey, Pg19

RBI survey reveals rural consumer confidence declined for six consecutive months, driven by pessimism on economy, jobs, and income, despite expected spending rise.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Rural consumer confidence weakens for six straight months: RBI survey, Pg19

RBI survey reveals rural consumer confidence declined for six consecutive months, driven by pessimism on economy, jobs, and income, despite expected spending rise.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Long-term cost of homeownership set to increase, Pg19

RBI's 25-basis-point repo rate hike will raise home loan EMIs by Rs 780, adding Rs 1.88 lakh to long-term costs.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies