News Analysis
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting
Retail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1
Retail inflation climbs to 1.33% in December 2025, a three-month high, but remains below RBI's 2% comfort level.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Health SectorGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1
India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6
Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education Sector
A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.
GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryEthicsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
Cuts and ratings, Pg6
Controversies over Tamil films' certification highlight need for CBFC reforms, transparency, and clearer timelines to safeguard creative expression.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7
India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: E Governance
Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7
Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7
Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8
India's credit-deposit ratio hits 82% by December 15, 2023, marking strong financial development and economic growth since 2001.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8
India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9
India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
India to be invited to join U.S-led initiative Pax Silica, says envoy, Pg10
U.S. invites India to join Pax Silica for semiconductor, minerals, AI cooperation amid trade negotiation hopes.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Vulnerable Sections
Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
DRDO carries out flight test of anti-tank guided missile, Pg12
DRDO successfully tests MPATGM, an indigenous anti-tank missile with top-attack capability, enhancing Indian Army's firepower and technological advancement.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Space Technology
What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12
ISRO faces scrutiny after consecutive PSLV mission failures, raising concerns about transparency and quality control in India's space program.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12
Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
China’s reactor pushes density limit; widens path to power, PgII
Chinese scientists achieve stable plasma density 65% beyond Greenwald limit in nuclear fusion reactor, advancing fusion energy prospects.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: PolityGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1
India and Germany strengthen ties with 19 agreements, visa-free transit, and defense cooperation roadmap amid geopolitical shifts.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1
US invites India to Pax Silica amid trade talks, signaling stronger tech and supply chain alliance against China.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable Sections
Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1
Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1
Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4
Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6
NIA assumes probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, uncovering a vast network facilitating entry and fake documents, following Delhi Police's initial investigation.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7
Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16
India's coal-fired electricity generation declines 3% in 2025, first time in 50 years, driven by renewables growth.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
UN top court opens landmark case on Rohingya genocide, Pg20
ICJ commences hearings on Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar, filed by Gambia, addressing 2017 'clearance operation' and seeking accountability.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting
‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21
India's CPI inflation edges up to 1.33% in December 2025 due to base effect, new CPI series to be released.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21
China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV import dispute after EU imposed tariffs up to 35.3%.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS1: Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries
The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22
US eyes Venezuelan heavy crude due to refinery configurations despite political tensions and domestic production boom.
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