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GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Iran targets commercial ships; global energy concerns mount, Pg1

Iran escalates attacks on commercial ships and Gulf infrastructure amidst rising global energy concerns and heightened regional tensions post US-Israeli airstrikes.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Women constitute half of India's agricultural workforce, yet face underreporting, wage gaps, and limited land ownership, hindering economic empowerment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Youth-backed RSP win signals Nepal’s new political era, Pg8

Youth-backed RSP's landslide victory in Nepal signals new political era, offering India opportunity to reshape bilateral relations through development.

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

Reforming choice-based education, Pg9

Analysis reveals choice-based education reforms in Kerala face implementation challenges due to systemic rigidities and inadequate teacher preparedness.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How the war in West Asia exposes India’s LPG dependence, Pg9

West Asia conflict threatens India's LPG supply, exposing import dependence and triggering government intervention to stabilize domestic prices and supplies.

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

A revision of GDP and its implications, Pg10

India's GDP revised with 2022-23 base year, shrinking absolute size by 3-4% but growth rates remain similar.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Bill to codify IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces may be tabled in this session, Pg13

Central Armed Forces Bill aims to regulate CAPF functioning amidst SC directive to reduce IPS deputation within two years.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

‘Delays in Starship risk NASA’s moon landing plan’, PgII

NASA's moon landing faces delays as SpaceX's Starship development lags, raising concerns over 2028 target amidst US-China space race.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Strait of Hormuz shut, India's Russian oil imports surge by 50%, Pg3

India's Russian oil imports surge 50% amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, reaching 1.5 million bpd in early March.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

Govt warns: Sale of weight loss drug generics only on doctor’s prescription, Pg4

CDSCO mandates doctor's prescription for generic semaglutide sales, prohibits misleading promotion of weight loss drugs, ensuring rational use.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India developing three types of small modular reactors: Centre, Pg10

India developing three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) including 5MWth high-temperature gas-cooled reactor for hydrogen generation, costing ₹5,960 crore.

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

Can't decide creamy layer solely on basis of income: SC (Rejects Centre's plea against rulings of 3 HCs), Pg11

Supreme Court rules creamy layer status cannot be solely based on parental income, prevents hostile discrimination against PSU/private employees' children.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Opening the door, easing the flows, Pg12

India eases FDI norms for investments from bordering countries, aiming to boost manufacturing and integrate with global supply chains.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

In a world of hard power, who sets the terms for AI?, Pg13

US military designates Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' over AI use, sparking debate on AI governance and military applications.

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

After daughters’ deaths, two parents’ fight leads to SC push for Covid jab no-fault compensation, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates Covid-19 vaccine no-fault compensation policy following parents' legal battle after daughters' deaths due to side effects.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Withdrawing life-support: the legal procedure and the hurdles, Pg16

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, highlighting legal guidelines, challenges, and the importance of living wills in end-of-life decisions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

SEBI proposes 'Lodge and Launch' model for AIFs, accelerating fund scheme launches via merchant banker due diligence, reducing regulatory approval times.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Govt nod still needed for entities registered in China, Hong Kong, Pg17

Government eases FDI norms for land-bordering countries, excluding Pakistan, in select sectors to boost investment and technology transfer.

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