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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC questions EC on voter roll deletions, citizenship, Pg1

Supreme Court questions Election Commission on deletion of 6.5 crore names from voter rolls based on citizenship verification.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 4: Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis

SC differs on sanction to try public servants, Pg1

Supreme Court split over mandatory sanction for prosecuting public servants under anti-corruption law, raising constitutional questions and referral to larger bench.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Decisive new factors in the Iranian conundrum, Pg8

Iran's unrest exposes vulnerabilities amid economic woes and foreign pressures, impacting India's Gulf interests and regional access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

AI's carbon footprint revealed: Training models emits tons of CO2, demanding urgent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices in India.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

More for later, Pg8

German Chancellor's India visit focuses on trade, defence cooperation, and geopolitical discussions amid differences on Russia and child custody case.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Indian Society and Diversity of India

​Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

The importance of blue, Pg9

Article explores the historical significance of the color blue in India, linking it to marginalized communities and anti-colonial movements.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Big mandates, bigger responsibilities: trends in elections, Pg9

Analysis reveals how initial strong electoral mandates for parties like Congress, AAP, and others often fade due to governance issues.

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

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Trust-building with China on, but LAC vigilance essential, says Army chief, Pg12

Army Chief emphasizes LAC vigilance amid trust-building with China; India rejects CPEC 2.0 and Shaksgam Valley agreement.

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

Trump’s latest 25% tariff warning brings India-Iran ties under renewed strain, Pg12

Trump's tariff threat strains India-Iran ties amidst BRICS expansion and Chabahar port's strategic importance for India's connectivity.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12

Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Education Sector

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation amid US tariff threats; India prepares for BRICS 2026 presidency.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1

New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

Supreme Court split over anti-corruption law's prior approval clause, Justice Nagarathna deems it 'unconstitutional', matter referred to larger bench.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

Rampaging elephant kills 20 in Jharkhand tribal areas amid deforestation and habitat fragmentation, triggering widespread panic and displacement.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: 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 a volatile world, Germany and India move towards a stable Indo-Europe, Pg13

Germany and India forge 'Indo-Europe' axis amid global volatility, focusing on trade, defence, and strategic autonomy against US-China dominance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Delhi and Berlin seek common ground, Pg13

India and Germany strengthen strategic partnership amidst geopolitical shifts, focusing on trade, defense, and skilled labor mobility.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

US strategic interest in Greenland intensifies amidst Arctic geopolitical shifts, resource competition, and China's growing influence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

After 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19

RBI considers re-issuing UCB licenses after 20 years, favoring large credit societies with strong financials and governance track record.

GS 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

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

World Bank projects India's FY27 GDP growth at 6.5% amid US tariff impact and domestic demand shifts.

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

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India's assertion, Pakistan's cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley, Pg21

China defends claim over Shaksgam Valley; India asserts its territorial integrity and objects to CPEC through PoK.

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