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GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Have ‘exclusive’ power to decide how and when to hold SIR, EC tells Supreme Court, Pg1

EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions, opposing court directives for regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Have ‘exclusive’ power to decide how and when to hold SIR, EC tells Supreme Court, Pg1

EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions, opposing court directives for regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Red planet blues, Pg11

Perseverance rover discovers mudstones with carbon, ferrous phosphate, and sulphide minerals in Mars's Jezero Crater, hinting at potential past life.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Red planet blues, Pg11

Perseverance rover discovers mudstones with carbon, ferrous phosphate, and sulphide minerals in Mars's Jezero Crater, hinting at potential past life.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11

Study reveals patient perceptions drive antibiotic overuse in India, highlighting the know-do gap among healthcare providers in Karnataka and Bihar.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11

Study reveals patient perceptions drive antibiotic overuse in India, highlighting the know-do gap among healthcare providers in Karnataka and Bihar.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.

The September 2025 Gen Z-led protests in Nepal, triggered by a social media ban, escalated into a nationwide uprising, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Health Sector

What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.

The WHO’s reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 reveal that over 1 billion people live with mental health disorders, underscoring human, social, and economic costs, and highlighting gaps in global mental health systems.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Health Sector

What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.

GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.

GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict, Pg II.

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution, urging Israel to commit to a Palestinian state amid Netanyahu's opposition and escalating conflict.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict, Pg II.

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution, urging Israel to commit to a Palestinian state amid Netanyahu's opposition and escalating conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.

Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.

Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Market share, Pg 2.

India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Market share, Pg 2.

India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.

Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.

Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.

Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.

Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

EC tells SC it has complete discretion over policy of electoral roll revision, Pg 7.

EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions in SC, opposing mandatory regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

EC tells SC it has complete discretion over policy of electoral roll revision, Pg 7.

EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions in SC, opposing mandatory regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.

Lok Sabha Speaker proposes national legislative index to rank Assemblies/Councils based on performance metrics, including sittings, productivity, debate quality, and technology adoption.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.

Lok Sabha Speaker proposes national legislative index to rank Assemblies/Councils based on performance metrics, including sittings, productivity, debate quality, and technology adoption.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.

CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.

CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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News Analysis

Have ‘exclusive’ power to decide how and when to hold SIR, EC tells Supreme Court, Pg1

Have ‘exclusive’ power to decide how and when to hold SIR, EC tells Supreme Court, Pg1

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Red planet blues, Pg11

Red planet blues, Pg11

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11

‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.

How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.

What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.

What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict, Pg II.

UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict, Pg II.

On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.

On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.

Market share, Pg 2.

Market share, Pg 2.

Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.

Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.

Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.

EC tells SC it has complete discretion over policy of electoral roll revision, Pg 7.

EC tells SC it has complete discretion over policy of electoral roll revision, Pg 7.

Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.

Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.

CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.

US seeks G7 action against Russian oil buyers to force an end to Ukraine war, Pg 12.

US seeks G7 action against Russian oil buyers to force an end to Ukraine war, Pg 12.

Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.

Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.

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