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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC mulls pan-India safety regulations for student hostels, Pg1

Supreme Court considers pan-India safety regulations for student hostels and PGs after Delhi building collapse, addressing widespread illegal constructions and regulatory failures.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

From Moon’s Far Side, a Satellite to Look for the First Radio Signal, Pg II

CosmoCube satellite to orbit moon's far side, shielding from Earth's radio noise, to detect faint signals from the universe's Dark Ages and Hubble tension.

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

Reclaiming Universities Through Trust, Student Voice, Pg8

Article critiques India's university governance, advocating a 'liberty model' with student voice and academic freedom to address protests and systemic failures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Perilous retreat, Pg8

Proposed changes to Forest Rights Act's gram sabha consent requirements threaten tribal communities' land rights and survival, creating a dangerous regulatory vacuum.

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

India-Japan defence cooperation breaks new ground, Pg8

India and Japan forge stronger defence cooperation, focusing on operational capability, maritime domain awareness, joint shipbuilding, and advanced military exercises.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Government could have foreseen the spike in sugar prices, Pg9

Retail sugar prices surged 41% to record highs, prompting government's duty-free import decision amidst criticism over missed foresight on production shortfalls.

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

Concerns over the Census questions, Pg10

New 2027 Census questions raise concerns over data privacy, utility, and potential misuse for NPR, impacting data quality and respondent fatigue.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

PAC Flags Failure To Transfer ₹9,222 Cr. In Cess Collections, Pg12

Public Accounts Committee flags Union Finance Ministry's failure to transfer ₹9,222 crore in cess collections to designated funds, citing CAG report.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India Takes Up ‘Anomalies’ In New UN World Map With Officials Concerned, Pg13

India challenges UN map's depiction of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, citing anomalies and reiterating its sovereign territorial claims.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Space Technology

Have complete trust in ISRO: French space agency, Pg14

French space agency CNES reaffirms trust in ISRO's PSLV despite recent failures, ahead of the crucial Indo-French TRISHNA mission.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Chinese researchers find link between climate change and glacial collapse, warn of increasing disaster risks, Pg16

Chinese experts link rising temperatures to significant glacial retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, warning of increased glacial lake outburst flood risks for India and Nepal.

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

Muizzu invites Burnham for discussions over Chagos Islands, Pg16

Maldives President Muizzu invites British PM for talks on disputed Chagos Islands, opposing UK's planned handover to Mauritius, asserting Maldives' 'most legitimate claim'.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Houthis Strike Oil Facilities In 4 Saudi Cities As War Expands, Pg2

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched major drone and missile attacks on Saudi oil facilities in four cities, injuring 73 and escalating the West Asia conflict.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Countries Make Statement In Support Of Two-State Solution, Pg2

Twelve nations, including Britain and France, reaffirm support for two-state solution amidst growing concern over Israeli settlement expansion.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, China Corps Commander Talks Went On For Two Days: MEA, Pg7

India and China held two-day Corps Commander-level military talks in Arunachal Pradesh amid Taksing area tensions, ahead of the BRICS Summit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Five baby orangutans spotted in Odisha, cops suspect smuggling, Pg8

Five critically endangered baby orangutans found in Odisha forest, prompting a major investigation into suspected international wildlife smuggling racket.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's young can power the world's ageing economies, Pg10

India's vast youth population can strategically power ageing global economies, boosting remittances and soft power through skilled talent mobility.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

Safety in Delhi needs a regulatory reset, Pg10

Delhi's building safety crisis, marked by collapses and illegal construction, demands a regulatory reset and tech integration for effective oversight.

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

For ISRO, expanding ecosystem is way forward, Pg10

Debate intensifies over ISRO's evolving role, private sector integration, and potential revenue loss amidst government's new space policy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Disaster preparedness must put communities at centre, Pg11

Nepal's catastrophe highlights urgent need for community-centric disaster preparedness, transboundary cooperation, and climate justice in vulnerable mountain regions globally.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Why A Flat Map Fails To Accurately Depict Earth, Pg12

UN adopts Equal Earth map, replacing Mercator projection to accurately depict Africa's vast size and correct colonial distortions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Behind Nepal's compensation demand for devastating flood, Pg12

Nepal demands climate compensation from major emitters like US, China, and India for devastating floods, citing moral and legal liability via UN fund.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal Security

Inside India's problem with reporting child sexual abuse material, Pg12

NHRC issues notices over Meta's alleged role in promoting CSAM via ads, highlighting India's systemic failures in reporting and prosecuting child sexual abuse material cases.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

'Surprised by furore over GDP; methods, data already public', Pg13

MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg defends new GDP series and 7.8% growth, dismissing criticism over methodology and data transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

English Rendering Of PM's Speech During The 'Namo For Viksit Bharat' Programme In Vadodara, Gujarat

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth thousands of crores in Vadodara, emphasizing infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology for a developed India by 2047.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of FarmersGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

AI Keeps An Eye On The ‘Cattle Of The Hills’ — And It Could Change How Farmers Watch Their Herds

ICAR-NRC on Mithun develops AI-based system for real-time Mithun behavior monitoring, revolutionizing livestock management for health, welfare, and breeding in Northeast India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Corporate GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies;

Coal Ministry launches India's first sector-wide CSR framework for coal companies, celebrating successful Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil initiatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Citizens’ Money Saved Before It Is Lost: Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) Prevents Suspected Cyber Fraud Transactions of Over ₹5,000 Crore

DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) prevented over ₹5,000 crore in suspected cyber fraud, safeguarding citizens' money through real-time telecom intelligence.

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

PM-SETU Strengthens Industry-Led ITI Transformation

PM-SETU's 5th National Steering Committee approves ₹735.70 crore for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, UP, and Telangana, boosting industry-led skill transformation.

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

7th Global Fintech Fest 2026

India hosts 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026, showcasing leadership in digital finance, DPI, and emerging tech like AI and tokenisation for inclusive growth.

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