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Government of India Launches CBDC-Based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for food subsidy under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring transparent, purpose-bound delivery.

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Government of India Launches CBDC-Based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for food subsidy under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring transparent, purpose-bound delivery.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Raksha Mantri highlights India's defence self-reliance, achieving record production and exports, with advanced missile technology and women's empowerment driving future-ready military modernization.

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Military Modernisation Driven By A Self-Reliant & Future-Ready Defence Sector Is Govt’s Top Priority: Raksha Mantri On The Eve Of 80th Independence Day

Raksha Mantri highlights India's defence self-reliance, achieving record production and exports, with advanced missile technology and women's empowerment driving future-ready military modernization.

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

MMDR Amendment to Bring Long Term Stability in Major Minerals Sector

Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost investment and stability in major minerals sector, ensuring states' revenue share.

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

MMDR Amendment to Bring Long Term Stability in Major Minerals Sector

Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost investment and stability in major minerals sector, ensuring states' revenue share.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

NITI Aayog releases report on India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services

NITI Aayog's new report assesses India's professional services regulatory framework, outlining strategies to enhance efficiency, exports, and high-skilled employment opportunities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

NITI Aayog releases report on India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services

NITI Aayog's new report assesses India's professional services regulatory framework, outlining strategies to enhance efficiency, exports, and high-skilled employment opportunities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Manufacturing Momentum: Building a Self-Reliant India

India's manufacturing sector demonstrates robust growth across defence, electronics, pharma, and textiles, driven by government initiatives, boosting self-reliance and exports.

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Manufacturing Momentum: Building a Self-Reliant India

India's manufacturing sector demonstrates robust growth across defence, electronics, pharma, and textiles, driven by government initiatives, boosting self-reliance and exports.

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Strengthening India’s Space Sovereignty

India's space sector witnesses rapid growth, driven by reforms, private investment, and ambitious missions, aiming for global leadership and self-reliance.

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Strengthening India’s Space Sovereignty

India's space sector witnesses rapid growth, driven by reforms, private investment, and ambitious missions, aiming for global leadership and self-reliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Revitalising India's Cultural Heritage

India intensifies cultural heritage preservation through schemes like Adopt a Heritage, PRASHAD, and digitisation, repatriating relics and boosting tourism.

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Revitalising India's Cultural Heritage

India intensifies cultural heritage preservation through schemes like Adopt a Heritage, PRASHAD, and digitisation, repatriating relics and boosting tourism.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US Vows Tougher Sanctions On Iran As 2 Ships Hit In Strait, Pg2

US vows tougher sanctions on Iran after two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, threatening naval blockade and economic isolation.

US Vows Tougher Sanctions On Iran As 2 Ships Hit In Strait, Pg2

US vows tougher sanctions on Iran after two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, threatening naval blockade and economic isolation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.

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

No Provision For Blanket Enrolment Freeze, BCI Role Narrow, Pg4

Bar Council of India's withdrawn order to freeze NALSAR enrolments ignites debate on its limited powers and jurisdiction under the Advocates Act, 1961.

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

No Provision For Blanket Enrolment Freeze, BCI Role Narrow, Pg4

Bar Council of India's withdrawn order to freeze NALSAR enrolments ignites debate on its limited powers and jurisdiction under the Advocates Act, 1961.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 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

Iran President to Visit India for BRICS Summit, Pg13

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for the 15th BRICS Summit, holding bilateral talks on Chabahar port and West Asia.

Iran President to Visit India for BRICS Summit, Pg13

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for the 15th BRICS Summit, holding bilateral talks on Chabahar port and West Asia.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Kerch Strait warning, a call for vigilance, Pg14

Escalating Black Sea tensions and Kerch Strait strikes revive global food crisis fears, threatening commodity prices and supply chains worldwide.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Kerch Strait warning, a call for vigilance, Pg14

Escalating Black Sea tensions and Kerch Strait strikes revive global food crisis fears, threatening commodity prices and supply chains worldwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India Locks In 1.7 Million Tonnes Of Urea Imports At Sharply Lower Price, Pg25

India secures 1.7 million tonnes of urea imports at sharply reduced prices of $390-$393 per tonne, ensuring critical supply for the upcoming rabi crop.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India Locks In 1.7 Million Tonnes Of Urea Imports At Sharply Lower Price, Pg25

India secures 1.7 million tonnes of urea imports at sharply reduced prices of $390-$393 per tonne, ensuring critical supply for the upcoming rabi crop.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29

Draft SHANTI Act rules mandate foreign nuclear technology certification in country-of-origin, allowing private participation and captive power generation, while addressing liability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29

Draft SHANTI Act rules mandate foreign nuclear technology certification in country-of-origin, allowing private participation and captive power generation, while addressing liability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

$52-Bn In, FCNR(B) Window Closes Early, Pg29

RBI prematurely closes special forex swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits after attracting $52.3 billion, boosting foreign exchange reserves and rupee stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

$52-Bn In, FCNR(B) Window Closes Early, Pg29

RBI prematurely closes special forex swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits after attracting $52.3 billion, boosting foreign exchange reserves and rupee stability.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July on softening in fuel prices, Pg29

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% in July, marking the first month-on-month fall in nine months, driven by softening fuel and food prices.

WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July on softening in fuel prices, Pg29

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% in July, marking the first month-on-month fall in nine months, driven by softening fuel and food prices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India Helps China Evade Tariffs, Claims U.S. Report, Pg1

U.S. report, 'The Great Transshipment Scam,' alleges India helps China evade U.S. tariffs, impacting global supply chains and trade relations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India Helps China Evade Tariffs, Claims U.S. Report, Pg1

U.S. report, 'The Great Transshipment Scam,' alleges India helps China evade U.S. tariffs, impacting global supply chains and trade relations.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation, Pg10

Jan Dhan Yojana completes 12 years, revolutionizing financial inclusion for millions through zero-balance accounts, direct benefit transfers, and digital public infrastructure.

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Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation, Pg10

Jan Dhan Yojana completes 12 years, revolutionizing financial inclusion for millions through zero-balance accounts, direct benefit transfers, and digital public infrastructure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Internet unbound, Pg10

Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Internet unbound, Pg10

Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Kashmir's renowned willow bat industry faces raw material shortages, climate change, and smuggling despite international fame and GI tag, prompting government revival efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Kashmir's renowned willow bat industry faces raw material shortages, climate change, and smuggling despite international fame and GI tag, prompting government revival efforts.

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

CJI criticises BCI’s interference in ‘dialogue’ between him and students, Pg12

Supreme Court bars BCI from coercive action against NALSAR students, condemning its attempt to curb dissent and interfere with professional enrolment.

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

CJI criticises BCI’s interference in ‘dialogue’ between him and students, Pg12

Supreme Court bars BCI from coercive action against NALSAR students, condemning its attempt to curb dissent and interfere with professional enrolment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre notifies 40 questions for second phase of Census 2027, Pg14

Centre notifies 40 questions for Census 2027, including caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, alongside new digital data fields like Aadhaar.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre notifies 40 questions for second phase of Census 2027, Pg14

Centre notifies 40 questions for Census 2027, including caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, alongside new digital data fields like Aadhaar.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Island Administration Looking at Data Centre Project on Nicobar, Pg14

Andaman & Nicobar administration invites proposals for a private-sector-led Green AI/Data Centre on Nicobar, facing tribal opposition to the larger mega infrastructure plan.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Island Administration Looking at Data Centre Project on Nicobar, Pg14

Andaman & Nicobar administration invites proposals for a private-sector-led Green AI/Data Centre on Nicobar, facing tribal opposition to the larger mega infrastructure plan.

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