News Analysis
GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Rearguard action, Pg6
Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure
Change for the worse, Pg6
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGS2: Indian Diaspora
The changing patterns of India’s student migration, Pg6
Indian student migration surges, but many face debt, underemployment, and exploitation abroad, leading to 'brain waste' and reverse remittances.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
How is the Aravalli range to be protected?, Pg8
Supreme Court defines Aravalli range, pauses fresh mining leases, and directs sustainable mining plan for ecological protection and regulation.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10
Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Art FormsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11
Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues
Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism; TDP flags increased burden on State, Pg11
Opposition mounts against Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, alleging reduced state funding and centralized control over rural employment scheme.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life
Possible discovery of dark matter sparks debate, experts urge caution, PgII
Astronomers debate possible dark matter discovery via gamma-ray signal, urging caution and further scrutiny of WIMP annihilation claims.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1
Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy
PM in Oman, to sign free trade agreement today, Pg5
India and Oman to sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and eliminating duties on goods, targeting $10.61 billion bilateral trade.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Diversify freight basket, send more crew in DFCs: House panel to Rlys, Pg6
Parliamentary panel urges Indian Railways to diversify freight basket beyond coal to boost revenue and attract private investment in DFCs.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS3: Inclusive GrowthGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure
‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9
Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10
India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
Over Taiwan, China and Japan are playing a risky game, Pg11
Sino-Japan relations nosedive as Japan signals Taiwan intervention, triggering Chinese backlash and escalating regional tensions over sovereignty.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12
Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12
Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy
Nov exports to US surge, but a trade deal is still key, Pg12
India's November exports surge 22% to US, driven by short-term factors, rupee depreciation, and anticipation of trade deal.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy
India-UAE trade pact: Gold quota bids invited, Pg13
DGFT invites bids for gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA for FY26, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits, Pg13
SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits up to 15 bps, and halves brokerage fees for cash transactions.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22
India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.
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