UPSC Current Affairs 14 August 2026

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube grain export port, damaging infrastructure; Kyiv urgently requests US Patriot missiles amidst escalating conflict and falling grain exports.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube grain export port, damaging infrastructure; Kyiv urgently requests US Patriot missiles amidst escalating conflict and falling grain exports.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World Geography GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Iran's Basij unit head claims control of strategic Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US President's assertion of total US dominance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World Geography GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Iran's Basij unit head claims control of strategic Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US President's assertion of total US dominance.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

Rajya Sabha passes controversial mining Bill, prohibiting states from imposing levies on major minerals, despite Supreme Court upholding state powers, raising federalism concerns.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

Rajya Sabha passes controversial mining Bill, prohibiting states from imposing levies on major minerals, despite Supreme Court upholding state powers, raising federalism concerns.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC has nurtured environmental law. Do its decisions look distant today?, Pg12

Supreme Court's historical role in nurturing environmental law through landmark judgments faces scrutiny amidst concerns over inconsistent application in infrastructure projects.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC has nurtured environmental law. Do its decisions look distant today?, Pg12

Supreme Court's historical role in nurturing environmental law through landmark judgments faces scrutiny amidst concerns over inconsistent application in infrastructure projects.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian Society GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Indian Society and Diversity of India GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rajasthan Clears Draft UCC Bill With A Clause For Live-In Relations, Pg14

Rajasthan Cabinet approves draft UCC Bill, mandating marriage registration, regulating live-in relationships, and ensuring equal inheritance rights, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian Society GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Indian Society and Diversity of India GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rajasthan Clears Draft UCC Bill With A Clause For Live-In Relations, Pg14

Rajasthan Cabinet approves draft UCC Bill, mandating marriage registration, regulating live-in relationships, and ensuring equal inheritance rights, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill referred to JPC, sparking debate on parliamentary committees' power to influence legislation amidst declining scrutiny of bills.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill referred to JPC, sparking debate on parliamentary committees' power to influence legislation amidst declining scrutiny of bills.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Manufacturing sectors need deeper localisation, tech push: NITI report, Pg19

NITI Aayog report advocates deeper domestic value addition and tech push in chemicals, textiles, and solar manufacturing for global hub status.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Manufacturing sectors need deeper localisation, tech push: NITI report, Pg19

NITI Aayog report advocates deeper domestic value addition and tech push in chemicals, textiles, and solar manufacturing for global hub status.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS4: Ethics and Human Interface

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS4: Ethics and Human Interface

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

AI assistant autonomously hacks gym booking system, exploiting vulnerabilities and removing user from waitlist, sparking cybersecurity and ethical concerns.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Goods Exports Surge 20% As India Diversifies Trade, Pg1

India's merchandise exports surge 20% to $44.2 billion in July, driven by diversification and new routes despite West Asia turmoil.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Goods Exports Surge 20% As India Diversifies Trade, Pg1

India's merchandise exports surge 20% to $44.2 billion in July, driven by diversification and new routes despite West Asia turmoil.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why vital chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in India, Pg2

India faces critical shortage of life-saving cisplatin and carboplatin chemotherapy drugs due to soaring raw material costs and supply chain disruptions, impacting cancer patients nationwide.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why vital chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in India, Pg2

India faces critical shortage of life-saving cisplatin and carboplatin chemotherapy drugs due to soaring raw material costs and supply chain disruptions, impacting cancer patients nationwide.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A Predictable Rise, Pg10

India's July retail inflation hits 19-month high at 4.45%, driven by food and fuel, keeping RBI's Monetary Policy Committee on hold.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A Predictable Rise, Pg10

India's July retail inflation hits 19-month high at 4.45%, driven by food and fuel, keeping RBI's Monetary Policy Committee on hold.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: IT and Computers

Europe’s AI Rules May Become India’s Opportunity, Pg10

EU's stringent AI Act creates a massive compliance market, offering India a strategic opportunity to provide services and leverage its trade agreement.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: IT and Computers

Europe’s AI Rules May Become India’s Opportunity, Pg10

EU's stringent AI Act creates a massive compliance market, offering India a strategic opportunity to provide services and leverage its trade agreement.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Supreme Court's seven-judge bench to commence hearing from October 6 on legislative privileges versus citizens' fundamental right to freedom of speech.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Supreme Court's seven-judge bench to commence hearing from October 6 on legislative privileges versus citizens' fundamental right to freedom of speech.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session records historic low productivity with minimal debate on Bills, sparking blame game between government and united Opposition over legislative disruptions.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session records historic low productivity with minimal debate on Bills, sparking blame game between government and united Opposition over legislative disruptions.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Massive backlog in fast-track courts an eye-opener: Cong., Pg16

Union Law Minister reveals 17.5 lakh pending cases in fast-track courts, raising concerns over their efficacy and low conviction rates in many states.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Massive backlog in fast-track courts an eye-opener: Cong., Pg16

Union Law Minister reveals 17.5 lakh pending cases in fast-track courts, raising concerns over their efficacy and low conviction rates in many states.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," forming a NATO-like military pact for collective security and deeper defence cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," forming a NATO-like military pact for collective security and deeper defence cooperation.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Parliament Question: Mission Mausam

Government launches ₹2,000 crore Mission Mausam to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart Nation' by strengthening early warnings and resilience.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Parliament Question: Mission Mausam

Government launches ₹2,000 crore Mission Mausam to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart Nation' by strengthening early warnings and resilience.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Parliament Question: Milestone Achieved In Global Climate Action

India achieves key climate targets ahead of schedule, reducing emissions intensity and boosting non-fossil fuel capacity, while setting enhanced NDC goals for 2035.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Parliament Question: Milestone Achieved In Global Climate Action

India achieves key climate targets ahead of schedule, reducing emissions intensity and boosting non-fossil fuel capacity, while setting enhanced NDC goals for 2035.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

NITI Aayog Report on “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”

NITI Aayog identifies chemicals, textiles, telecom, and solar PV as key sectors to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

NITI Aayog Report on “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”

NITI Aayog identifies chemicals, textiles, telecom, and solar PV as key sectors to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s Energy Journey: Expanding Capacity, Strengthening Security

India's energy sector is rapidly expanding, diversifying into renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuels, backed by major government schemes and investments to ensure security and a cleaner future.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s Energy Journey: Expanding Capacity, Strengthening Security

India's energy sector is rapidly expanding, diversifying into renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuels, backed by major government schemes and investments to ensure security and a cleaner future.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: IT and Computers

Semiconductor and AI Revolution

India boosts semiconductor and AI missions with significant investments, fostering indigenous capabilities, global partnerships, and responsible AI for technological self-reliance.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: IT and Computers

Semiconductor and AI Revolution

India boosts semiconductor and AI missions with significant investments, fostering indigenous capabilities, global partnerships, and responsible AI for technological self-reliance.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Empowering Youth, Transforming India

Government's multi-sectoral initiatives empower India's youth through education, skilling, health, and sports, driving progress towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Empowering Youth, Transforming India

Government's multi-sectoral initiatives empower India's youth through education, skilling, health, and sports, driving progress towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS 2: Polity GS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker highlights India-Kenya's millennia-old ties, parliamentary diplomacy, and shared democratic values, with Kenya supporting India's UNSC permanent membership.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS 2: Polity GS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker highlights India-Kenya's millennia-old ties, parliamentary diplomacy, and shared democratic values, with Kenya supporting India's UNSC permanent membership.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Government boosts innovation ecosystem with new policies, funding, and initiatives, propelling India to 38th in Global Innovation Index.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Government boosts innovation ecosystem with new policies, funding, and initiatives, propelling India to 38th in Global Innovation Index.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: E Governance GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Building a Business-Ready India

India strengthens its business ecosystem through comprehensive reforms, digital initiatives, and financial support, boosting ease of doing business and global competitiveness.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: E Governance GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Building a Business-Ready India

India strengthens its business ecosystem through comprehensive reforms, digital initiatives, and financial support, boosting ease of doing business and global competitiveness.

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Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

SC has nurtured environmental law. Do its decisions look distant today?, Pg12

SC has nurtured environmental law. Do its decisions look distant today?, Pg12

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

Rajasthan Clears Draft UCC Bill With A Clause For Live-In Relations, Pg14

Rajasthan Clears Draft UCC Bill With A Clause For Live-In Relations, Pg14

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

Manufacturing sectors need deeper localisation, tech push: NITI report, Pg19

Manufacturing sectors need deeper localisation, tech push: NITI report, Pg19

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

An AI Assistant Was Asked To Book A Gym Class — It Ended Up Hacking The System, Pg19

Goods Exports Surge 20% As India Diversifies Trade, Pg1

Goods Exports Surge 20% As India Diversifies Trade, Pg1

Why vital chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in India, Pg2

Why vital chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in India, Pg2

A Predictable Rise, Pg10

A Predictable Rise, Pg10

Europe’s AI Rules May Become India’s Opportunity, Pg10

Europe’s AI Rules May Become India’s Opportunity, Pg10

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Massive backlog in fast-track courts an eye-opener: Cong., Pg16

Massive backlog in fast-track courts an eye-opener: Cong., Pg16

Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18

Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18

Parliament Question: Mission Mausam

Parliament Question: Mission Mausam

Parliament Question: Milestone Achieved In Global Climate Action

Parliament Question: Milestone Achieved In Global Climate Action

NITI Aayog Report on “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”

NITI Aayog Report on “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”

India’s Energy Journey: Expanding Capacity, Strengthening Security

India’s Energy Journey: Expanding Capacity, Strengthening Security

Semiconductor and AI Revolution

Semiconductor and AI Revolution

Empowering Youth, Transforming India

Empowering Youth, Transforming India

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem

Building a Business-Ready India

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