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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6

Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.

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

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

​Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The Indians caught in the crossfire, Pg7

Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

193 INDIA bloc MPs submit notice for removal of CEC, Pg8

INDIA bloc moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'partisan conduct' and 'electoral fraud' with 193 MPs support.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8

Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9

Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise, Pg10

India and Seychelles conduct joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024' focusing on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10

Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1

Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7

The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.

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

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.

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