News Analysis

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

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

The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges, Pg10

Iran war challenges India's strategic autonomy amid US unilateralism, testing foreign policy agility and diversification efforts with Europe.

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

The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges, Pg10

Iran war challenges India's strategic autonomy amid US unilateralism, testing foreign policy agility and diversification efforts with Europe.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Women and Women's Organizations

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Women and Women's Organizations

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Capital flight and pressure on the rupee, Pg12

Capital flight threatens Indian Rupee amidst global uncertainty; RBI interventions and import duties on gold prove insufficient to resolve vulnerabilities.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Capital flight and pressure on the rupee, Pg12

Capital flight threatens Indian Rupee amidst global uncertainty; RBI interventions and import duties on gold prove insufficient to resolve vulnerabilities.

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

India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting, Pg14

Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to two-state solution for Palestine, urges dialogue amidst BRICS ministerial meet, addressing regional conflicts.

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

India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting, Pg14

Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to two-state solution for Palestine, urges dialogue amidst BRICS ministerial meet, addressing regional conflicts.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1

Jaishankar highlights Hormuz Strait's safety for global economy amidst vessel seizure and heightened tensions between Iran and US.

Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1

Jaishankar highlights Hormuz Strait's safety for global economy amidst vessel seizure and heightened tensions between Iran and US.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Constitutional Bodies

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Constitutional Bodies

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.

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

Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1

Xi warns Trump: Taiwan disagreement could trigger US-China conflict amid trade talk progress during Beijing summit.

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

Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1

Xi warns Trump: Taiwan disagreement could trigger US-China conflict amid trade talk progress during Beijing summit.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1

Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.

To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1

Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS, Pg2

BRICS nations discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and call for de-escalation amid Iran-UAE distrust.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS, Pg2

BRICS nations discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and call for de-escalation amid Iran-UAE distrust.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Now, hydrogen shuttle buses in Central Vista, Pg4

Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered shuttle buses in Central Vista, promoting green transport and reducing reliance on private vehicles.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Now, hydrogen shuttle buses in Central Vista, Pg4

Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered shuttle buses in Central Vista, promoting green transport and reducing reliance on private vehicles.

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

Centre to begin onion procurement today, 2 lakh tonne target set, Pg5

Centre initiates onion procurement drive with 2 lakh tonne target to stabilize prices and support farmers income.

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

Centre to begin onion procurement today, 2 lakh tonne target set, Pg5

Centre initiates onion procurement drive with 2 lakh tonne target to stabilize prices and support farmers income.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS2: Representation of the People's Act

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS2: Representation of the People's Act

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticeEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticeEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10

India strategizes to regain foreign investor confidence amidst global economic shifts, proposing tax reforms and competitiveness boosts.

India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10

India strategizes to regain foreign investor confidence amidst global economic shifts, proposing tax reforms and competitiveness boosts.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

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: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.