News Analysis

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump administration revokes EPA's endangerment finding, jeopardizing climate regulations and drawing international condemnation for undermining global climate efforts.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump administration revokes EPA's endangerment finding, jeopardizing climate regulations and drawing international condemnation for undermining global climate efforts.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal, Pg8

India-U.S. trade deal raises concerns over strategic autonomy, potential concessions, and diplomatic implications amidst geopolitical pressures and economic demands.

India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal, Pg8

India-U.S. trade deal raises concerns over strategic autonomy, potential concessions, and diplomatic implications amidst geopolitical pressures and economic demands.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS3: Inclusive Growth GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS3: Inclusive Growth GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

A decisive mandate, Pg8

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide victory; India seeks to reset ties amidst regional challenges and domestic rhetoric.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

A decisive mandate, Pg8

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide victory; India seeks to reset ties amidst regional challenges and domestic rhetoric.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Overdue upgrade, Pg8

New CPI series launched with 2024 base year, reflecting updated consumption patterns and reduced food weightage for accurate inflation targeting.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Overdue upgrade, Pg8

New CPI series launched with 2024 base year, reflecting updated consumption patterns and reduced food weightage for accurate inflation targeting.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: Post-Independence India GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm, Pg9

Bangladesh's political landscape shifts as BNP wins amid rising Islamist influence and constitutional reform debates, raising concerns of renewed conflict.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: Post-Independence India GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm, Pg9

Bangladesh's political landscape shifts as BNP wins amid rising Islamist influence and constitutional reform debates, raising concerns of renewed conflict.

GS 1: Modern History GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

India believed Panchsheel pact settled border: CDS, Pg10

CDS Chauhan reveals India's belief in Panchsheel for border settlement, China saw it only for trade.

GS 1: Modern History GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

India believed Panchsheel pact settled border: CDS, Pg10

CDS Chauhan reveals India's belief in Panchsheel for border settlement, China saw it only for trade.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

IAF, Royal Thai Air Force hold air combat training exercise, Pg12

IAF and Royal Thai Air Force conduct joint air combat training in Indian Ocean, enhancing military cooperation and operational readiness.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

IAF, Royal Thai Air Force hold air combat training exercise, Pg12

IAF and Royal Thai Air Force conduct joint air combat training in Indian Ocean, enhancing military cooperation and operational readiness.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court affirms that telecom service providers lack ownership over spectrum, deeming it a public resource, not an asset for insolvency.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court affirms that telecom service providers lack ownership over spectrum, deeming it a public resource, not an asset for insolvency.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Adani Group enters nuclear power sector after SHANTI Act, Pg12

Adani Group ventures into nuclear energy post SHANTI Act, sparking controversy over policy favouritism and private sector involvement.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Adani Group enters nuclear power sector after SHANTI Act, Pg12

Adani Group ventures into nuclear energy post SHANTI Act, sparking controversy over policy favouritism and private sector involvement.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Government clears export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, Pg12

Government authorizes 2.5 million tonnes of wheat exports alongside 500,000 tonnes each of wheat products and sugar to stabilize domestic markets.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Government clears export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, Pg12

Government authorizes 2.5 million tonnes of wheat exports alongside 500,000 tonnes each of wheat products and sugar to stabilize domestic markets.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Delhi HC questions Centre on delayed appointments to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, seeks detailed affidavit on steps taken.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Delhi HC questions Centre on delayed appointments to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, seeks detailed affidavit on steps taken.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ministry plans English medical dictionary that will be translated into Indian languages, Pg12

Home Ministry plans 'Medical Shabd Sindhu,' an English medical dictionary translated into 15 Indian languages, promoting medical education in mother tongues.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ministry plans English medical dictionary that will be translated into Indian languages, Pg12

Home Ministry plans 'Medical Shabd Sindhu,' an English medical dictionary translated into 15 Indian languages, promoting medical education in mother tongues.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: Post-Independence India GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Bangladesh voters choose change and continuity, Pg16

Bangladesh election sees BNP victory amid rise of Jamaat-e-Islami, posing challenges for India-Bangladesh relations and regional stability.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: Post-Independence India GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Bangladesh voters choose change and continuity, Pg16

Bangladesh election sees BNP victory amid rise of Jamaat-e-Islami, posing challenges for India-Bangladesh relations and regional stability.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Modi first to reach out, but Delhi-Dhaka ties not simple, Pg1

Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's victory in Bangladesh, signalling potential shift in India-Bangladesh relations amidst complex challenges.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Modi first to reach out, but Delhi-Dhaka ties not simple, Pg1

Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's victory in Bangladesh, signalling potential shift in India-Bangladesh relations amidst complex challenges.

GS 1: Modern History GS 2: Governance GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates 'Seva Teerth' PMO, shifting from colonial-era South Block, launches schemes worth ₹10,000 crore for citizen welfare.

GS 1: Modern History GS 2: Governance GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates 'Seva Teerth' PMO, shifting from colonial-era South Block, launches schemes worth ₹10,000 crore for citizen welfare.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

After 4 years, India allows wheat export, Pg6

India lifts wheat export ban after four years, permitting 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat product shipments.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

After 4 years, India allows wheat export, Pg6

India lifts wheat export ban after four years, permitting 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat product shipments.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

20 heads of states to attend AI Impact Summit next week, Pg8

India to host AI Impact Summit 2026 with 20 heads of state, focusing on AI cooperation and governance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

20 heads of states to attend AI Impact Summit next week, Pg8

India to host AI Impact Summit 2026 with 20 heads of state, focusing on AI cooperation and governance.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

USEPA, now a voice for climate denialism, Pg13

US EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules, undermining GHG emission limits and endorsing fossil fuels under Trump administration.

USEPA, now a voice for climate denialism, Pg13

US EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules, undermining GHG emission limits and endorsing fossil fuels under Trump administration.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

For AI's benefits, we need inclusivity, equitable access and capability sharing, Pg18

ICAIN's Katharina Frey highlights AI inclusivity, equitable access, and capability sharing for India's AI leadership, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and global cooperation.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

For AI's benefits, we need inclusivity, equitable access and capability sharing, Pg18

ICAIN's Katharina Frey highlights AI inclusivity, equitable access, and capability sharing for India's AI leadership, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and global cooperation.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting