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GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

No Drop-Down Options, Caste Census Format To Be Open-Ended, Pg1

Government opts for open-ended caste census, recording verbatim responses, sparking debate over data reliability and 2011 SECC parallels.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

No Drop-Down Options, Caste Census Format To Be Open-Ended, Pg1

Government opts for open-ended caste census, recording verbatim responses, sparking debate over data reliability and 2011 SECC parallels.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

UPI Free For Citizens, Merchants May Face ‘Nominal’ Fee: Govt, Pg1

Government clarifies UPI transactions remain free for citizens, while merchants may face nominal fees above a threshold, sparking debate on digital payment sustainability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

UPI Free For Citizens, Merchants May Face ‘Nominal’ Fee: Govt, Pg1

Government clarifies UPI transactions remain free for citizens, while merchants may face nominal fees above a threshold, sparking debate on digital payment sustainability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

On Rural Jobs, The 60:40 Dilemma, Pg11

Centre's new 60:40 funding rule for rural jobs scheme (VB-GRAM-G) sparks fiscal dilemma and strong opposition from states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

On Rural Jobs, The 60:40 Dilemma, Pg11

Centre's new 60:40 funding rule for rural jobs scheme (VB-GRAM-G) sparks fiscal dilemma and strong opposition from states.

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

US reviews plan to end 60-day grace period for foreign workers to find new jobs, Pg12

US Department of Homeland Security considers ending 60-day grace period for H-1B and other visa holders, mandating immediate exit post-job loss.

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

US reviews plan to end 60-day grace period for foreign workers to find new jobs, Pg12

US Department of Homeland Security considers ending 60-day grace period for H-1B and other visa holders, mandating immediate exit post-job loss.

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

Yemen On Brink Of Civil War As Regional Tensions Mount, Pg12

Yemen's fragile truce collapses as Houthi rebels intensify attacks, pushing the nation towards full-scale civil war amidst mounting regional geopolitical tensions.

Yemen On Brink Of Civil War As Regional Tensions Mount, Pg12

Yemen's fragile truce collapses as Houthi rebels intensify attacks, pushing the nation towards full-scale civil war amidst mounting regional geopolitical tensions.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time, Pg12

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers, unrecognised for a century, are finally added to WWI casualty records, correcting colonial-era historical omissions and racial inequities.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time, Pg12

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers, unrecognised for a century, are finally added to WWI casualty records, correcting colonial-era historical omissions and racial inequities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Participation of Mining Operators Sought to Push Uranium Output, Pg13

Parliamentary panel urges MDO participation in uranium mining to boost domestic output, securing fuel for India's ambitious 100 GWe nuclear power target by 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Participation of Mining Operators Sought to Push Uranium Output, Pg13

Parliamentary panel urges MDO participation in uranium mining to boost domestic output, securing fuel for India's ambitious 100 GWe nuclear power target by 2047.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US Senate nod to Russia sanctions bill may hit Indian exports: GTRI, Pg13

US Senate bill threatens 100% tariffs on Indian exports for continued Russian crude oil purchases, impacting India's economy and energy security.

US Senate nod to Russia sanctions bill may hit Indian exports: GTRI, Pg13

US Senate bill threatens 100% tariffs on Indian exports for continued Russian crude oil purchases, impacting India's economy and energy security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt examining Meta's recommendation system, Pg13

Government scrutinizes Meta's recommendation systems, questioning its intermediary status under IT Act's safe harbour provisions, potentially increasing platform liability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt examining Meta's recommendation system, Pg13

Government scrutinizes Meta's recommendation systems, questioning its intermediary status under IT Act's safe harbour provisions, potentially increasing platform liability.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

Making their Voices Count, Pg19

Adivasi filmmakers are reclaiming their narratives and preserving cultural histories through cinema, gaining national recognition for authentic storytelling and countering misrepresentation.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

Making their Voices Count, Pg19

Adivasi filmmakers are reclaiming their narratives and preserving cultural histories through cinema, gaining national recognition for authentic storytelling and countering misrepresentation.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Over 1.5 cr. names off poll rolls in latest phase of SIR, Pg1

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision deletes over 1.5 crore names from voter rolls across 12 states and UTs, with Supreme Court upholding its constitutional validity.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Over 1.5 cr. names off poll rolls in latest phase of SIR, Pg1

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision deletes over 1.5 crore names from voter rolls across 12 states and UTs, with Supreme Court upholding its constitutional validity.

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

As U.S. Senate Clears Bill, 100% Tariff Threat Looms, Pg1

U.S. Senate clears Bill threatening 100% tariffs on India for Russian oil imports, potentially impacting bilateral trade relations significantly.

As U.S. Senate Clears Bill, 100% Tariff Threat Looms, Pg1

U.S. Senate clears Bill threatening 100% tariffs on India for Russian oil imports, potentially impacting bilateral trade relations significantly.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Manipur CM reopens National Highways to allow free movement, Pg1

Manipur CM reopens crucial National Highways after year-long ethnic blockades, aiming to restore free movement and foster peace among communities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Manipur CM reopens National Highways to allow free movement, Pg1

Manipur CM reopens crucial National Highways after year-long ethnic blockades, aiming to restore free movement and foster peace among communities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Assam needs ‘national solution’ to floods: CM, Pg10

Assam CM advocates for a scientific 'national solution' to annual floods, rejecting mere 'national problem' declaration, seeking central funds and expert interventions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Assam needs ‘national solution’ to floods: CM, Pg10

Assam CM advocates for a scientific 'national solution' to annual floods, rejecting mere 'national problem' declaration, seeking central funds and expert interventions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 2: Health Sector

Scientists use AI to design viruses to kill hardy bacteria, Pg13

Scientists leveraged AI to design novel bacteriophages, creating 16 functional viruses capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria, paving the way for new treatments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 2: Health Sector

Scientists use AI to design viruses to kill hardy bacteria, Pg13

Scientists leveraged AI to design novel bacteriophages, creating 16 functional viruses capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria, paving the way for new treatments.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.

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

Why are users worried about UPI charges?, Pg14

Government considers levying charges on UPI transactions via new bill, sparking user concerns about the future of free digital payments.

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

Why are users worried about UPI charges?, Pg14

Government considers levying charges on UPI transactions via new bill, sparking user concerns about the future of free digital payments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

How does the SC handbook rethink gender sensitivity?, Pg14

Supreme Court's new handbook redefines gender sensitivity in judgments and courtroom practices, emphasizing practical, trauma-informed approaches for sexual offence cases.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

How does the SC handbook rethink gender sensitivity?, Pg14

Supreme Court's new handbook redefines gender sensitivity in judgments and courtroom practices, emphasizing practical, trauma-informed approaches for sexual offence cases.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Why is Jantar Mantar in Delhi facing scrutiny?, Pg14

Delhi High Court and Supreme Court scrutinize Jantar Mantar's status as a protest site, balancing citizens' right to protest with public order and residents' concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Why is Jantar Mantar in Delhi facing scrutiny?, Pg14

Delhi High Court and Supreme Court scrutinize Jantar Mantar's status as a protest site, balancing citizens' right to protest with public order and residents' concerns.

GS 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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16

Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia form a trilateral defense pact, with its collective security clause mirroring NATO's Article 5, establishing a new secretariat.

Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16

Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia form a trilateral defense pact, with its collective security clause mirroring NATO's Article 5, establishing a new secretariat.

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

Strait Won’t Open Until U.S. ‘Corrects Its Behaviour’, Says Iran As Tanker Hit, Pg16

Iran demands US 'corrects behaviour' to open Strait of Hormuz, as UAE reports Iranian attack on ADNOC tanker, escalating regional tensions.

Strait Won’t Open Until U.S. ‘Corrects Its Behaviour’, Says Iran As Tanker Hit, Pg16

Iran demands US 'corrects behaviour' to open Strait of Hormuz, as UAE reports Iranian attack on ADNOC tanker, escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

No Charges for UPI Users

Government clarifies UPI remains free for users, with potential nominal merchant charges for sustainability, following Payment and Settlement Systems Act amendment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

No Charges for UPI Users

Government clarifies UPI remains free for users, with potential nominal merchant charges for sustainability, following Payment and Settlement Systems Act amendment.

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

CSIR-CRRI Showcases Indigenous MSS+ Road Technology to Govt. of Rajasthan

CSIR-CRRI demonstrates indigenous MSS+ road technology and Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant to Rajasthan government for sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly road construction.

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

CSIR-CRRI Showcases Indigenous MSS+ Road Technology to Govt. of Rajasthan

CSIR-CRRI demonstrates indigenous MSS+ road technology and Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant to Rajasthan government for sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly road construction.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

E-Samudra Launched As India Accelerates Digital Transformation Of Maritime Governance

India launches E-Samudra, a comprehensive digital platform, to revolutionize maritime governance, enhance seafarer welfare, and boost sector efficiency with transparent, citizen-centric services.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

E-Samudra Launched As India Accelerates Digital Transformation Of Maritime Governance

India launches E-Samudra, a comprehensive digital platform, to revolutionize maritime governance, enhance seafarer welfare, and boost sector efficiency with transparent, citizen-centric services.

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

APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia

APEDA facilitates first-ever sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer income by 18% and global market access.

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

APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia

APEDA facilitates first-ever sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer income by 18% and global market access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelims

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration Adopted

BRICS Culture Ministers adopt Bhopal Declaration, strengthening cultural cooperation, safeguarding heritage, and exploring AI tools for restitution and creators' rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelims

XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Bhopal; Bhopal Declaration Adopted

BRICS Culture Ministers adopt Bhopal Declaration, strengthening cultural cooperation, safeguarding heritage, and exploring AI tools for restitution and creators' rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Where Every Purchase Finds a GeM

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) revolutionizes public procurement, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity for MSEs, women, and startups through a digital platform.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Where Every Purchase Finds a GeM

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) revolutionizes public procurement, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity for MSEs, women, and startups through a digital platform.

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