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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Stop illegal detentions, says SC amid crackdown in Delhi, Pg1

Supreme Court holds extraordinary Sunday hearing, directing Delhi Police to halt illegal detentions and restore fundamental rights amid protest crackdown.

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

Global warming is turning sex reversal in frogs into extinction risk, Pg2

Rising temperatures cause sex reversal in frogs, leading to reduced reproductive success and heightened extinction risk for amphibians globally.

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

Barricades Cannot Silence The Voice Of Democracy, Pg8

Widespread restrictions on public protests and concerns over electoral integrity threaten India's democratic fabric, sparking calls for constitutional defense.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Message Of Peace, Pg8

South African jurist Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for defending international law and justice amidst escalating global conflicts.

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

The need to preserve the shine of Indian elections, Pg9

Intense protests and allegations challenge the Election Commission's credibility, raising concerns about the integrity and future of India's democratic electoral system.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

The gaps in the implementation of the RTI Act, Pg9

Despite 21 years, RTI Act's mandatory disclosure under Section 4 remains poorly implemented by public authorities, hindering transparency and increasing pendency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Ethics and Human Interface

Why is Norway considering a temporary smart glasses ban?, Pg11

Norway proposes a temporary ban on smart glasses in public spaces, citing critical privacy concerns and the lack of consent in ambient recording.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

How The Mahatma’s Court Statement In 1922 Echoes Amid Delhi Detentions, Pg12

Mahatma Gandhi's 1922 sedition trial statement on dissent resonates as Delhi protesters face detention, highlighting fundamental rights to free speech and assembly.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Mizoram to count refugees separately during Census, Pg14

Mizoram decides to separately enumerate over 38,000 refugees from Myanmar, Manipur, and Bangladesh in the 2027 Census, aiming for early completion.

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

‘Indo-French satellite set for launch in 12-16 months’, Pg14

India and France's TRISHNA satellite, for high-resolution natural resource assessment, is set for launch within 12-16 months, strengthening space collaboration.

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

Riyadh airport struck again a day after 12 killed in Houthi escalation, Pg16

Houthi rebels escalate attacks on Riyadh airport, killing 12, injuring Indians, and threatening global oil flow, prompting potential US intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Peaceful Protest In Areas Where Section 163 Is Not In Force Will Be Allowed, Say Police, Pg6

Following Supreme Court's ruling, Delhi Police allows peaceful protests in areas without Section 163 BNSS, limiting detentions and ensuring public transport.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Keralam To Move House Resolution To Remove CEC, Pg7

Kerala Assembly to move unprecedented resolution seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, demanding electoral roll reinstatement and Election Commissioner selection committee reform.

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

Wild buffalo species return to MP after 100 yrs, Pg9

Eight wild buffaloes from Kaziranga National Park reintroduced to Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve after a century, marking a significant conservation effort.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

The AI challenge: How to maximise economic impact, spread gains evenly, Pg10

India poised to leverage Artificial Intelligence for widespread economic growth and productivity gains, building on its digital public infrastructure success.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil ServiceGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

What public officials must ask — whom do we serve?, Pg10

Article explores ethical dilemmas for civil servants, drawing wisdom from Gandhi, Patel, Shastri, and Upadhyaya on serving the weakest and upholding institutional integrity.

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

US IT Salvo Opens New Front For India, Pg10

US suspends Indian IT firms from PERM program and targets Russian oil buyers, escalating tensions in India-US trade and labour relations.

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.

Trump's Deal, And The India Oil Question, Pg13

Trump's US strikes Russian diesel deal amid domestic fuel crisis, creating policy dilemma for India facing US sanctions over similar imports.

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

Behind India's Plan for Russia-Ukraine Peace: Grain, Oil, and Trump, Pg13

India tables comprehensive Russia-Ukraine peace plan, aiming to ease Black Sea fighting for grain and halt energy attacks, amidst Trump's role.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Is Claude Conscious, and Other Questions Anthropic Is Asking Religious Leaders, Pg13

AI giant Anthropic consults religious leaders on Claude's moral character and potential consciousness, sparking debate on AI ethics and societal values.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As Indonesia's forests burn, a desperate race to save endangered orangutans, Pg14

Indonesia battles its most intense wildfires in 11 years, aggravated by El Niño, prompting desperate orangutan rescues and causing a severe transboundary haze crisis.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Quantum-enhanced to quantum-safe: Banks prepare for the next big threat, Pg15

Indian banks accelerate transition to quantum-safe cryptography, anticipating future threats from powerful quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption by 2030.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

RBI hopes to shore up weakening rupee by using Chinese playbook, Pg15

RBI introduces Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve, borrowing from China, to curb rupee's fall by making hedging more expensive for importers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

H-1B visas to local hiring: How IT majors prepared for US immigration curbs, Pg15

Indian IT majors proactively shifted to local hiring and global delivery centers, mitigating impact from US H-1B visa curbs and PERM program suspensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

What's inflating your hospital bill?, Pg16

Soaring hospital bills, driven by massive markups on medicines and services, spark calls for urgent government intervention and price caps to protect patients.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

India’s Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

India's 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' targets 350 lakh tonnes production by 2030-31 with ₹11,440 crore investment, reducing import dependence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Lays the Foundation Stone, Inaugurates and Dedicates Various Development Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

PM Modi launches ₹13,000 crore development projects in Chennai, boosting infrastructure, industry, and employment across Tamil Nadu.

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