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GS 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

​Blatant foul, Pg6

U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, escalating tensions and drawing condemnation for violating international law and interventionist policies.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: World HistoryGS 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

The Trump NSS, Europe’s existential crisis, Pg6

Trump's National Security Strategy questions Europe's identity, pushing it to reassess transatlantic ties and global role amidst shifting alliances.

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

The three revolutions reshaping American power, Pg6

US National Security Strategy 2025 signals shift towards hierarchical global order, impacting economic governance and international relations through exclusion and conditional partnerships.

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

​Stepping stone, Pg6

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear capacity by 2047, allowing private sector participation, but liability concerns persist.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Women more willing to donate organs posthumously in India, Pg7

Indian women show higher willingness for posthumous organ donation, yet men dominate recipient lists due to social factors and health needs.

GS 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

India and the U.S.: 2005 versus 2025, Pg7

US National Security Strategy 2025 signals shift in US foreign policy, impacting Indo-US relations and India's global role.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China’s anti-dumping tariffs on pork imports from the EU, Pg8

China imposes anti-dumping tariffs up to 18.9% on EU pork imports amid trade tensions, impacting European brandy and dairy products.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC expresses shock over money lost to digital arrest fraud, Pg10

Supreme Court alarmed as digital arrest scams pilfer ₹3,000 crore, demands government action to protect vulnerable citizens.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11

Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Government Budgeting

Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11

Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12

India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.

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

Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII

Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3

Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

A RANGE OF regulatory reforms, including on mutual funds norms and the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR), are expected to be discussed at a meeting of the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) board., Pg3

SEBI board to review mutual fund regulations and ICDR norms, aiming to bolster market transparency and investor protection.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why curbing vehicular pollution is key to the fight against foul air, Pg5

Delhi's vehicular pollution crisis deepens as experts call for stringent emission checks, structural reforms, and demand-side controls.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8

Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9

Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.

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

Behind the recent disruptions faced by IndiGo is an operational reality, Pg13

IndiGo's December disruptions exposed pilot shortage and over-reliance on night flights amidst new duty regulations, impacting airline operations.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

IRDAI to get search, seizure powers over intermediaries, more enforcement scope, Pg17

IRDAI gains search and seizure powers over insurance intermediaries via Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025, enhancing regulatory oversight.

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

New GDP series to eliminate ‘discrepancies’ component; full back series by Feb 2027, Pg17

Statistics ministry plans to eliminate 'discrepancies' in new GDP series, aiming for accurate economic assessments by February 2027.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SEBI may review mutual fund regulations, pre-IPO lock-in norms, Pg17

SEBI board to consider mutual fund regulation revisions, pre-IPO lock-in norms, and disclosure simplification in upcoming meeting.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18

Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

NREGS may not be cause of farm labour shortage, Pg18

VBG-RAMG Bill proposes 60-day NREGS work pause during peak agriculture season, but data shows little impact on farm wages.

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