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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT greenlights ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with environmental norms amid ecological concerns and local objections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Supreme Court to review if Digital Personal Data Protection Act's Section 44(3) undermines Right to Information Act.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Cities of debt, Pg6

Urban Challenge Fund pushes cities towards market-linked finance, risking weaker ULBs and essential services due to fiscal constraints.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism

Transatlantic strains, Pg6

Transatlantic ties strained as Europe seeks military autonomy amid receding U.S. security commitments and rising far-right movements.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all, Pg6

Budget 2026 aims to deepen corporate bond market, reducing banks' risk burden and enhancing financial system resilience through market-based mechanisms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Transitioning to green steel, Pg7

India's green steel transition faces hurdles; public procurement, fiscal support, and verified disclosures are crucial for decarbonizing the steel sector.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Can India overtake Bangladesh in EU textile exports?, Pg7

India eyes EU textile export surge post-FTA as Bangladesh loses LDC status, potentially reshaping global apparel trade dynamics.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

Denotified Tribes demand separate Census category to overcome historical stigma and ensure targeted welfare, challenging existing classification systems.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How district cooling can ease India’s climate and urban planning troubles, Pg9

District cooling systems offer India a sustainable solution to rising cooling demands, reducing emissions and easing grid pressure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime, Pg12

Supreme Court reconsiders ex post facto environmental clearances amid concerns over legality and project impacts, scheduling detailed hearing on February 25.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Single genome-editing strategy can help treat multiple disorders, PgII

Revolutionary PERT genome-editing strategy reprograms tRNA genes to override premature stop signals, potentially treating multiple genetic disorders simultaneously.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

CEA caution: Can't drift, AI stress test, must create jobs, Pg3

CEA warns India faces inequality risk amid AI surge; stresses urgent need for job creation and skilling to avoid instability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

NGT clears Great Nicobar, cites 'strategic' role, no 'good ground' to interfere, Pg3

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project citing strategic importance and adequate environmental safeguards, dismissing concerns over ecological damage and ICRZ violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

AI-powered Bharat-VISTAAR all set to be launched today, Pg7

AI-powered Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual tool providing farmers information on crop planning, weather, markets, and schemes, to launch on February 17.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Bhabha, Cold War, nuclear technology, 1955: Dos and don'ts for India in AI, Pg8

AI Summit in Delhi: India balances global cooperation with national interests amid US-China tech rivalry, echoing Bhabha's nuclear strategy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Using AI to prevent 2-wheeler accidents? Govt looking at safety features, Pg8

Government explores AI-driven solutions to reduce two-wheeler fatalities, constituting 45% of total road accident deaths in India.

GS 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

PM may visit Israel on Feb 25, hold talks with Netanyahu, Pg10

PM Modi's expected Israel visit signals deepening ties amid Gaza peace efforts and strategic cooperation focus, especially IMEC.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

EC to showcase all-in-one app to state panels, with offer to develop versions, Pg10

Election Commission to showcase ECINET app to State Election Commissions, offering customized versions for enhanced electoral process management and accessibility.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Health Sector

SC affirms women's choice, reproductive autonomy, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds reproductive autonomy, allowing abortion at 30 weeks, prioritizing mental health and challenging marital exceptionalism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Bodhan AI: Centre's new bid to integrate AI tools in schools, Pg16

Centre launches Bodhan AI to integrate AI tools in schools, aiming for personalized learning and teacher assistance nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry, Pg16

Uttar Pradesh bans non-subsidized fertilizer sales, raising concerns about farmer choice, input costs, and fertilizer industry innovation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: E Governance

Future of RuPay, UPI in value-added services: Report, Pg17

Report suggests RuPay, UPI's future hinges on value-added services like micro-credit and insurance to deepen financial inclusion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'AI could be game changer for distributed RE, treat it as development infra', Pg17

AI poised to revolutionize India's distributed renewable energy sector, enhancing efficiency and grid management, says MNRE Joint Secretary.

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