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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 InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

India’s West Asia reset, more sinned against than sinning, Pg8

India recalibrates West Asia policy amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing strategic interests and security partnerships with GCC countries and Israel.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

​Prison outbreak, Pg8

India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8

Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

Why the affiliation system is outdated, Pg9

NEP 2020 envisions phasing out college affiliations in 15 years, granting autonomy and fostering quality through graded accreditation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

On scientific collaborations in BRICS, Pg10

BRICS nations foster scientific collaboration to challenge Western dominance, focusing on innovation, technology transfer, and addressing global challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Cost of treatments sanctioned under Ayushman Bharat, Pg10

Ayushman Bharat authorizes ₹1.73 lakh crore for 11.69 crore hospital admissions, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 2: Education Sector

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC allows 12 weeks’ paid leave to all new adoptive mothers, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 12 weeks paid leave for all adoptive mothers, urges paternity leave recognition for gender equality.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Cholesterol makes cells’ nuclei squishy, helping melanoma spread, PgII

Research reveals cholesterol's role in melanoma spread by making cell nuclei squishy, identifies LBR protein as potential therapeutic target.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

On the table: Global media outreach proposal with IIS officers in foreign missions, Pg1

I&B Ministry proposes global media outreach with IIS officers in foreign missions to project India's growth story and counter adverse narratives.

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

Amid LPG crunch, Govt asks States to fast-track piped gas projects, Pg1

LPG shortage prompts government push for piped natural gas expansion, urging states to expedite approvals for city gas distribution projects.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1

Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Ukrainians, American in NIA net: 'Supply of drones to insurgents, illegal entry in Mizoram', Pg1

NIA arrests seven foreigners for supplying drones to insurgents and illegally entering Mizoram, raising national security concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Social media content, Pg2

Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

House panel urges Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock, Pg6

Parliamentary panel recommends Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock and build more strategic reserves for energy security.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Ensuring steady LPG supply, speeding up production, says FM, Pg6

FM assures steady LPG supply amid West Asia conflict, Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2024, and concerns raised over economic stabilization fund.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

NDA makes RS gains, tally reaches 141, Pg6

NDA strengthens Rajya Sabha position to 141 seats after recent elections, easing passage of ordinary bills, but constitutional amendments remain challenging.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Post-liberalisation, what should be scope of industry definition, asks SC, Pg9

Supreme Court reconsiders 'industry' definition post-1991 reforms, questioning its scope amid privatization and liberalization, impacting labour laws.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

A case of gender injustice, Pg12

Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.

GS 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

Uncertainties over US deal & India's challenge, Pg12

US trade policy uncertainties challenge India's export advantage; New Delhi seeks predictable trade relations amid potential tariff hikes.

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

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 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

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.

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

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: IT and Computers

E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes, Pg17

India to oppose US-led WTO proposal for permanent e-transmission duty moratorium at MC14, citing revenue loss.

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

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18

Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.

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