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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US Suspends Indian IT Majors From Green Card Programme, Pg1

US suspends major Indian IT firms like Tata, Infosys, Wipro from PERM green card program, citing alleged fraud and impact on American jobs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US Suspends Indian IT Majors From Green Card Programme, Pg1

US suspends major Indian IT firms like Tata, Infosys, Wipro from PERM green card program, citing alleged fraud and impact on American jobs.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Worst of El Niño yet to come, peak likely in December, says UN body, Pg6

UN body warns El Niño to peak in December, causing global above-average temperatures, increased droughts, and floods, impacting India's monsoon and Europe's summer.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Worst of El Niño yet to come, peak likely in December, says UN body, Pg6

UN body warns El Niño to peak in December, causing global above-average temperatures, increased droughts, and floods, impacting India's monsoon and Europe's summer.

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

Examination Reforms: Task Force Helmed By Nilekani Convenes 58 Meetings In 2 Months, Pg8

Nandan Nilekani-led Task Force holds 58 meetings in two months, gathering 50,000 suggestions for comprehensive examination reforms, addressing transparency and infrastructure.

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

Examination Reforms: Task Force Helmed By Nilekani Convenes 58 Meetings In 2 Months, Pg8

Nandan Nilekani-led Task Force holds 58 meetings in two months, gathering 50,000 suggestions for comprehensive examination reforms, addressing transparency and infrastructure.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Why Edible Oils Are Worst Affected By Food Inflation, Pg9

Global edible oil prices surge due to war, El Niño, and aggressive biofuel mandates diverting food to fuel, impacting India's imports.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Why Edible Oils Are Worst Affected By Food Inflation, Pg9

Global edible oil prices surge due to war, El Niño, and aggressive biofuel mandates diverting food to fuel, impacting India's imports.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

To combat pollution, we need to cast a wider net, go beyond the city, Pg10

Delhi's winter air quality faces severe threat from Super El Niño, stubble burning, and vehicular emissions, demanding an urgent science-based airshed management approach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

To combat pollution, we need to cast a wider net, go beyond the city, Pg10

Delhi's winter air quality faces severe threat from Super El Niño, stubble burning, and vehicular emissions, demanding an urgent science-based airshed management approach.

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

How A Generation Learned To Bet On Itself, Pg10

India's self-reliant space sector, driven by government policies and PM Modi's vision, empowers startups like Digantara to develop critical space situational awareness technology.

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

How A Generation Learned To Bet On Itself, Pg10

India's self-reliant space sector, driven by government policies and PM Modi's vision, empowers startups like Digantara to develop critical space situational awareness technology.

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 Interests

As Yemen flares up, a test for Mecca pact, Pg10

Yemen's long war escalates, intertwined with US-Iran conflict, testing the Mecca Pact amidst Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and Saudi facilities.

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 Interests

As Yemen flares up, a test for Mecca pact, Pg10

Yemen's long war escalates, intertwined with US-Iran conflict, testing the Mecca Pact amidst Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and Saudi facilities.

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

Time to Regulate AI Has Come, Consultation Paper in a Month: Vaishnaw, Pg13

India to release AI regulation consultation paper within a month, addressing deepfakes, agentic AI, and cybersecurity risks amid growing concerns.

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

Time to Regulate AI Has Come, Consultation Paper in a Month: Vaishnaw, Pg13

India to release AI regulation consultation paper within a month, addressing deepfakes, agentic AI, and cybersecurity risks amid growing concerns.

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

Service Sector to Working Capital: Key Gains From GST Process Reform, Pg13

GST Council reforms boost service sector exports and unlock working capital through input tax credit refunds, benefiting various industries and e-commerce.

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

Service Sector to Working Capital: Key Gains From GST Process Reform, Pg13

GST Council reforms boost service sector exports and unlock working capital through input tax credit refunds, benefiting various industries and e-commerce.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

GST Refund Norms Eased; Officers Lose Arrest Powers, Pg1

GST Council eases refund norms, removes officer arrest powers, and raises prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore, simplifying compliance for businesses by April 2027.

GST Refund Norms Eased; Officers Lose Arrest Powers, Pg1

GST Council eases refund norms, removes officer arrest powers, and raises prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore, simplifying compliance for businesses by April 2027.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Closing the Gaps in Early Childhood Eye Care, Pg II

Despite existing health programs, India's system misses preventable childhood blindness, requiring integrated vision screening, frontline worker training, and robust referral pathways for vulnerable children.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Closing the Gaps in Early Childhood Eye Care, Pg II

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Flawed By Design, Exclusionary In Impact, Pg8

ECI's Special Intensive Revision faces severe criticism for flawed design, deleting 13.37 crore voters and raising concerns over widespread disenfranchisement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Flawed By Design, Exclusionary In Impact, Pg8

ECI's Special Intensive Revision faces severe criticism for flawed design, deleting 13.37 crore voters and raising concerns over widespread disenfranchisement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Calibrating India’s inbound investment framework, Pg8

India's FDI reaches record $94.8 billion, but internal governance reforms and calibrated policies are crucial for sustained investment growth and project deployment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Calibrating India’s inbound investment framework, Pg8

India's FDI reaches record $94.8 billion, but internal governance reforms and calibrated policies are crucial for sustained investment growth and project deployment.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Chance, Happenstance, Pg8

Article explores molecular 'handedness' (chirality), its biological significance, and impact on pharmaceuticals, highlighting Nobel-winning research and the thalidomide tragedy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Chance, Happenstance, Pg8

Article explores molecular 'handedness' (chirality), its biological significance, and impact on pharmaceuticals, highlighting Nobel-winning research and the thalidomide tragedy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Adequate Response, Pg8

RBI's MPC hikes interest rates by 25 bps to combat rising inflation, shifting to 'calibrated tightening' amidst global oil price surges and monsoon deficit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Adequate Response, Pg8

RBI's MPC hikes interest rates by 25 bps to combat rising inflation, shifting to 'calibrated tightening' amidst global oil price surges and monsoon deficit.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

Are legal guarantees insufficient in abolishing untouchability?, Pg9

Experts debate if legal guarantees alone suffice to abolish untouchability, highlighting the need for social conscience change and exploring civil law remedies beyond criminal statutes.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

Are legal guarantees insufficient in abolishing untouchability?, Pg9

Experts debate if legal guarantees alone suffice to abolish untouchability, highlighting the need for social conscience change and exploring civil law remedies beyond criminal statutes.

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

Why Stubble Fires Keep Coming Back, Pg10

North India's stubble burning crisis persists due to complex interplay of economic incentives, water laws, and technological challenges, demanding integrated solutions.

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

Why Stubble Fires Keep Coming Back, Pg10

North India's stubble burning crisis persists due to complex interplay of economic incentives, water laws, and technological challenges, demanding integrated solutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC set to expand scrutiny of DGP appointment laws across country, Pg12

Supreme Court expands scrutiny of DGP appointment laws nationwide, ensuring compliance with Prakash Singh judgment to insulate police from political influence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC set to expand scrutiny of DGP appointment laws across country, Pg12

Supreme Court expands scrutiny of DGP appointment laws nationwide, ensuring compliance with Prakash Singh judgment to insulate police from political influence.

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

SC Seeks Tighter Measures For Safety After Delhi Rape Cases, Pg12

Supreme Court orders Delhi Police and Chief Secretary to implement stringent measures, including enhanced patrolling and driver verification, to curb sexual offenses.

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

SC Seeks Tighter Measures For Safety After Delhi Rape Cases, Pg12

Supreme Court orders Delhi Police and Chief Secretary to implement stringent measures, including enhanced patrolling and driver verification, to curb sexual offenses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Global Cooperation Is Needed Now To Tackle Cybercrime: PM, Pg12

PM Modi urges global cooperation to combat rising cybercrime and financial fraud, highlighting India's significant digital transformation and telecom advancements.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Global Cooperation Is Needed Now To Tackle Cybercrime: PM, Pg12

PM Modi urges global cooperation to combat rising cybercrime and financial fraud, highlighting India's significant digital transformation and telecom advancements.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Govt. Notifies CAPF Act Amid Challenge Pending Before SC, Pg12

MHA notifies CAPF Act 2026 implementation despite Supreme Court challenge, impacting cadre management and IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Govt. Notifies CAPF Act Amid Challenge Pending Before SC, Pg12

MHA notifies CAPF Act 2026 implementation despite Supreme Court challenge, impacting cadre management and IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces.

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

Recommendations of the 57th Meeting of the GST Council

The 57th GST Council meeting implements significant reforms in registration, returns, refunds, and dispute resolution, alongside rate clarifications, to enhance ease of doing business.

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

Recommendations of the 57th Meeting of the GST Council

The 57th GST Council meeting implements significant reforms in registration, returns, refunds, and dispute resolution, alongside rate clarifications, to enhance ease of doing business.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda Launches JOSH Teams to Accelerate Youth-Led TB Elimination Efforts

Union Health Minister launches JOSH Teams, engaging youth and technology for accelerated TB elimination across 11 states, aiming for a TB-free India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda Launches JOSH Teams to Accelerate Youth-Led TB Elimination Efforts

Union Health Minister launches JOSH Teams, engaging youth and technology for accelerated TB elimination across 11 states, aiming for a TB-free India.

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

Government Expands Cancer Medicine Price Controls; Cancer Patients Expected to Save ₹2,500 Crore Annually

Government caps trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to 30%, expecting ₹2,500 crore annual savings for patients and up to 70% price reduction.

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

Government Expands Cancer Medicine Price Controls; Cancer Patients Expected to Save ₹2,500 Crore Annually

Government caps trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to 30%, expecting ₹2,500 crore annual savings for patients and up to 70% price reduction.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) Off Paradip Coast In Odisha

Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Odisha, enhancing multi-agency and international cooperation for mass rescue operations.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) Off Paradip Coast In Odisha

Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Odisha, enhancing multi-agency and international cooperation for mass rescue operations.

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

National SC-ST Hub: Powering Inclusive Entrepreneurship

National SC-ST Hub empowers SC/ST entrepreneurs, driving 39-fold increase in public procurement to ₹4,013 crore, fostering inclusive MSME growth.

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

National SC-ST Hub: Powering Inclusive Entrepreneurship

National SC-ST Hub empowers SC/ST entrepreneurs, driving 39-fold increase in public procurement to ₹4,013 crore, fostering inclusive MSME growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: IT and Computers

India’s Regulatory Framework for Satellite Communication Services Is Fair and Non-Discriminatory

Government refutes social media claims, asserting India's satellite communication regulatory framework is fair and non-discriminatory, with security assessments ongoing for all three licensees.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: IT and Computers

India’s Regulatory Framework for Satellite Communication Services Is Fair and Non-Discriminatory

Government refutes social media claims, asserting India's satellite communication regulatory framework is fair and non-discriminatory, with security assessments ongoing for all three licensees.

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