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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

Hormuz Tensions Flare As Iran, U.S. Intensify Strikes, Pg1

US and Iran escalate conflict in Strait of Hormuz with retaliatory strikes on oil tankers and military bases, driving crude prices above $100.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Turning economic cooperation into shared prosperity, Pg6

UAE advocates for robust BRICS economic cooperation, emphasizing connectivity and shared prosperity, citing its successful partnership with India and NDB's role.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Dangerous phase, Pg6

US-Iran conflict escalates with strikes on oil tankers and air bases, threatening West Asia with economic and security abyss.

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

Trade between BRICS countries shows marked increase, Pg7

BRICS trade surges, driving discussions on de-dollarization and new cross-border payment mechanisms at the upcoming India-chaired summit.

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

India Has To Act On Its ‘Sugar’ Problem, Pg7

FSSAI mandates red warning labels on packaged foods; India must implement comprehensive policies, including a tiered sugar tax, to combat alarming child obesity and diabetes rates.

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

Ex-officials flag concerns over Census data quality, potential NPR, NRC link, Pg10

Former officials raise alarm over Census 2027 data quality, citing new questions and potential links to NPR and NRC, impacting citizen rights.

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

Pollution from open waste burning triples in cities during winter: study, Pg10

New WRI India study shows open waste burning pollution triples in Indian cities during winter, worsening air quality and exposing waste collection gaps.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

MHA proposes new Chapter ‘K’ under Article 371 for Ladakh, Pg11

MHA proposes new Article 371 Chapter K for Ladakh, offering elected body with legislative powers over land, culture, and environment amidst demands for statehood.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Orangutan rescue: wildlife crime control experts to join probe, Pg12

Odisha Police STF and WCCB launch major probe after five non-native orangutans rescued from Balasore forest, suspecting international wildlife trafficking.

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

ESA and ISRO to discuss human space flight, lunar exploration in Paris meet, Pg12

ESA and ISRO leaders meet in Paris to advance cooperation on Gaganyaan human spaceflight, lunar exploration, and the Venus Orbiter Mission.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

AI Researcher Quits Industry, Warning That AI Race Is ‘Gambling With Our Lives’, Pg14

Former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher quits, warning the AI race towards superintelligence is 'gambling with our lives'.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 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

India, Sri Lanka sign three defence sector MoUs during Rajnath’s visit, Pg14

India and Sri Lanka inked three defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh's visit, strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation, including on L70 Guns and cadet corps.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

IAEA board passes resolution reporting Iran to Security Council, Pg2

UN nuclear watchdog IAEA reports Iran to UN Security Council for breaching non-proliferation obligations, escalating a 20-year diplomatic standoff with Western powers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

West Asia on boil, sherpas try to bridge divide within BRICS, Pg3

BRICS Sherpas intensely negotiate a joint declaration for the Delhi summit, bridging deep divides over the escalating West Asia conflict, with India mediating.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Market turbulence is here to stay, may deepen, Pg12

Indian markets face deepening turbulence with Sensex down 12% this year, fueled by $100 Brent crude, West Asia conflict, and hawkish US Fed policy.

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

At BRICS, India's task is to keep the Ukraine peace process moving, Pg12

India, as BRICS chair, actively pushes for Ukraine peace, amplifying Global South's call for dialogue amidst global economic fallout.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A Special Relationship With Europe Is Linked To Our Strategic Autonomy, Pg13

India pursues multi-alignment, forging a "special relationship" with Europe via a landmark FTA and defence partnership for strategic autonomy amidst global volatility.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

Your AI bot is a sycophant, not a friend, Pg13

AI chatbots' 'sycophancy' validates user beliefs, posing risks by prioritizing warmth over independent judgment, challenging ethical AI development and evaluation.

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

Producer prices and double-deflation — key changes in new GDP series, Pg15

MoSPI overhauls GDP calculation, using Producer Price Index and double-deflation for more accurate real GVA, impacting past growth figures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Behind UK ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank, Pg16

UK bans imports from illegal Israeli West Bank settlements, citing 'ethnic cleansing' and undermining the two-state solution, impacting specific agricultural and manufactured goods.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Egg, chicken, milk prices: Why they remain high, Pg16

Soaring maize and soyabean feed costs, coupled with El Niño impacts, drive up egg, chicken, and milk prices, challenging India's growing livestock sector.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security; Department of Telecommunications to take the initiative forward

India endorses global 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security,' joining 24 nations to shape next-gen wireless technology focusing on openness, security, and innovation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches India’s Advanced Ocean Research Vessel ‘ORV Sagar Manthan’ to Drive Indigenous Maritime Research

India launches advanced ORV Sagar Manthan, built by GRSE, to boost indigenous maritime research, deep ocean exploration, and climate studies under Deep Ocean Mission.

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

UIDAI Launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026

UIDAI unveils Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest, streamlining secure digital services and user onboarding for government and financial sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

The Farmer Who Has Always Fed the Nation is Now also Lighting it up, with the Annadata Becoming an Urjadata: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi champions agrivoltaics, empowering farmers as 'Urjadata' to boost income and India's renewable energy capacity through PM-KUSUM.

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

Department of Land Resources to Launch Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0; Set to Announce ₹565.50 Crore Digital Overhaul of Land Records

Government launches DILRMP 3.0 with ₹565.50 crore outlay for a comprehensive, GIS-enabled digital land records overhaul by 2031.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Self-Assembly of Organic Molecules Opens a New Path to Green Hydrogen Production

Indian researchers develop metal-free organic photocatalysts using self-assembling amino acids for enhanced solar-driven green hydrogen production, offering a sustainable energy solution.

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

Every School, A Model School

India's PM SHRI Scheme, with ₹27,360 crore, develops 13,092 exemplar schools, aligning with NEP 2020 for holistic, equitable, and future-ready education.

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