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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

India Courts Will Decide Extradition Of Hasina, Talks On To Change Course, Pg1

India's courts to decide Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh under 2013 pact, as diplomatic talks intensify amidst her planned December return.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

India Courts Will Decide Extradition Of Hasina, Talks On To Change Course, Pg1

India's courts to decide Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh under 2013 pact, as diplomatic talks intensify amidst her planned December return.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi outlines vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing youth empowerment, self-reliance in energy, semiconductors, and critical minerals amidst global resource weaponization.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi outlines vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing youth empowerment, self-reliance in energy, semiconductors, and critical minerals amidst global resource weaponization.

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

Accept High Oil Prices, Trump Tells U.S. As Iran Defiant On Strait, Pg1

Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and Iran's defiance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Accept High Oil Prices, Trump Tells U.S. As Iran Defiant On Strait, Pg1

Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and Iran's defiance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz blockade.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Data centres top segment in real estate investments by PEs: Report, Pg11

Data centres attracted over one-third of private equity real estate investments in Q1 2026, surpassing traditional segments due to surging digital demand.

Data centres top segment in real estate investments by PEs: Report, Pg11

Data centres attracted over one-third of private equity real estate investments in Q1 2026, surpassing traditional segments due to surging digital demand.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

Government eases tender eligibility for domestic consulting firms, promoting competition and reducing reliance on multinational giants in public procurement processes.

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

Government eases tender eligibility for domestic consulting firms, promoting competition and reducing reliance on multinational giants in public procurement processes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why India Needs More Power For AI, Chips And Data Centres, Pg11

India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why India Needs More Power For AI, Chips And Data Centres, Pg11

India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Economy

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

PM Modi addresses Gen Z anxieties with AI skilling, warns against 'intellectual Naxals', and outlines a seven-point economic reform plan for a developed India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Economy

PM Takes Note of Gen Z Anxieties, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxals’, Pg1

PM Modi addresses Gen Z anxieties with AI skilling, warns against 'intellectual Naxals', and outlines a seven-point economic reform plan for a developed India.

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

Govt. brings scheme to disclose foreign assets, Pg1

Income Tax Department launches FAST-DS, a voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with an effective 60% tax.

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

Govt. brings scheme to disclose foreign assets, Pg1

Income Tax Department launches FAST-DS, a voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with an effective 60% tax.

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

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

CAG audit reveals Green India Mission's massive 90%+ shortfall in forest cover targets, citing inadequate funding, poor coordination, and weak monitoring.

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

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

CAG audit reveals Green India Mission's massive 90%+ shortfall in forest cover targets, citing inadequate funding, poor coordination, and weak monitoring.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

TB Vaccine Offers Clue To Shape Immunity Against Alzheimer’s, Pg11

Research indicates BCG vaccine, traditionally for TB, could retrain immune cells to combat brain inflammation, offering a potential preventive strategy for Alzheimer's.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

TB Vaccine Offers Clue To Shape Immunity Against Alzheimer’s, Pg11

Research indicates BCG vaccine, traditionally for TB, could retrain immune cells to combat brain inflammation, offering a potential preventive strategy for Alzheimer's.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Webb spots unusual black hole at ‘cosmic dawn’, Pg11

Webb telescope discovers rapidly growing supermassive black hole 660 million years after Big Bang, challenging previous mass estimations by 100x.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Webb spots unusual black hole at ‘cosmic dawn’, Pg11

Webb telescope discovers rapidly growing supermassive black hole 660 million years after Big Bang, challenging previous mass estimations by 100x.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Despite reputation, India’s per-unit space launch cost highest’, Pg11

New analysis reveals India's per-unit space launch cost is highest globally, challenging its cost-effective image and raising geopolitical concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Despite reputation, India’s per-unit space launch cost highest’, Pg11

New analysis reveals India's per-unit space launch cost is highest globally, challenging its cost-effective image and raising geopolitical concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why has the Centre opposed creamy layer for SC/STs?, Pg12

Centre opposes 'creamy layer' exclusion for SC/STs in Supreme Court, citing parliamentary power and lack of judicial precedent amidst ongoing petitions and student protests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why has the Centre opposed creamy layer for SC/STs?, Pg12

Centre opposes 'creamy layer' exclusion for SC/STs in Supreme Court, citing parliamentary power and lack of judicial precedent amidst ongoing petitions and student protests.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 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

South Korea proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War, Pg14

South Korea proposes historic talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, as Pyongyang strengthens Russia ties and asserts nuclear status.

South Korea proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War, Pg14

South Korea proposes historic talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, as Pyongyang strengthens Russia ties and asserts nuclear status.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation: Myanmar, Pg14

Myanmar's military government verifies over 300,000 Rohingya refugees for repatriation from Bangladesh, conditional on improved security in Rakhine state.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation: Myanmar, Pg14

Myanmar's military government verifies over 300,000 Rohingya refugees for repatriation from Bangladesh, conditional on improved security in Rakhine state.