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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Ebola outbreak in Congo is a global emergency, says WHO, Pg1

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency after 300+ cases and 88 deaths, citing international spread risk.

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

Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn, Pg6

India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to address Arctic geopolitics, maritime security, and green energy cooperation amidst changing global dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trade, energy, and global conflicts at top of agenda during PM’s Norway visit, Pg1

PM Modi's Norway visit after 43 years focuses on trade, energy, and geopolitical issues amidst global conflicts and economic shifts.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

With ordinance, SC judge strength up from 33 to 37, Pg1

Ordinance increases Supreme Court judge strength to 37 (excluding CJI) to tackle 93,000+ case backlog, amending 1956 Act.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amount withdrawn by foreign investors in May, Pg8

Foreign investors withdraw ₹27,048 crore from Indian equities in May, escalating 2026 outflows to ₹2.2 lakh crore.

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

U.S., China, and the search for stability, Pg8

Trump's China visit seeks stability amid global crises, focusing on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, with symbolic gestures but no concrete deals.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

India, Netherlands upgrade bilateral ties, sign 17 pacts, Pg10

India and Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign 17 pacts focusing on water, agriculture, health, and semiconductors.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

At UN, India flags attacks on vessels in Hormuz strait, Pg10

India raises concerns at UN over Hormuz Strait vessel attacks, emphasizing threats to commercial shipping and civilian safety amid West Asia tensions.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 1: Literature

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University reintroduces 'Shastrartha', an ancient Indian debate tradition, into its academic program, fostering intellectual discourse across diverse disciplines.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Chips to clean energy, India and Netherlands upgrade ties to strategic partnership, Pg1

India and Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign 16 pacts focusing on semiconductors, clean energy, and defence cooperation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

A bridge too far? India’s only ape species gets helping hand, but needs bigger steps, Pg1

Assam's gibbons use canopy bridge, raising hopes; experts urge holistic conservation beyond artificial fixes for genetic viability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

As rupee stares at 100 to a $, policymakers engage with a lesson from just three years ago, Pg1

Rupee plunges to record low of 96 against dollar amid West Asia crisis, raising fears of breaching 100 mark.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Amid concern over cervical cancer, Pg4

India grapples with cervical cancer crisis; HPV vaccination drive targets 1.2 lakh new cases, 80,000 deaths annually.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Turns out, women also hunted and went to war, Pg8

Archaeological discoveries challenge traditional gender roles, revealing women's participation in hunting and warfare, reshaping societal perceptions and housework responsibilities.

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

At Beijing summit, both Trump, Xi got what they came for. But Xi got a bit more, Pg8

Trump-Xi Beijing summit yields 'constructive strategic stability' but China gains more leverage, impacting India's strategic options amid ongoing US-China rivalry.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The challenge for India's renewables surge: Storage, Pg10

India's renewable energy surge faces storage challenge; Government aims 174 GW storage by 2036 amid import concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Oil market impact worse than anticipated earlier: The worry for India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts global oil flows, impacting India's economy with rising import costs and potential fuel rationing.

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

‘India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran’, Pg11

India to negotiate transit corridors with Iran for oil imports amidst geopolitical risks and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty: Moody's Ratings.

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

Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran; drone strike at UAE nuclear plant, Pg12

Trump warns Iran as drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant amidst stalled US-Iran talks, raising regional conflict fears.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Ebola outbreak in Congo & Uganda an 'emergency' of global concern, says WHO, Pg12

WHO declares Congo & Uganda Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after 80 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo virus.

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