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

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

​New beginnings, Pg6

New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: E Governance

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8

Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: Space Technology

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10

MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Opposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11

Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Retired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12

Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.

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

Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII

Global warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Opp's no-trust notice against him, Speaker to stay away until decision, Pg1

Opposition files no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; Speaker steps aside until decision, raising constitutional questions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1

Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

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

White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1

US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: IT and Computers

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9

Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Misri meets China's vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade, Pg11

India and China discuss border peace, trade, and UNSC membership aspirations in New Delhi strategic dialogue post-October 2024 border agreement.

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

In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12

India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12

Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12

Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

Zero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17

India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.

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

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.

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

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tigers far away from home: A mixed bag for wildlife conservation, Pg19

Tiger dispersal from Maharashtra raises concerns of human-animal conflict; conservationists seek corridor protection and habitat revitalization.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

Smithsonian's return of Indian bronzes is a step forward for restitution efforts, Pg19

Smithsonian returns three Chola and Vijayanagar bronzes to India, boosting global cultural restitution efforts and museum ethics.

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