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GS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

PM launches ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga corridor work, Pg1

PM Modi launches ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga elevated corridor project to protect wildlife and boost connectivity in Assam.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

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

India-Germany ties can only soar higher, Pg6

German Chancellor's visit to India signals stronger ties, focusing on free trade agreement and migration partnership amidst global challenges.

GS 2: PolityGS 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 InterestsGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

​Bullying tactics, Pg6

Trump administration imposes tariffs on European nations pressuring Greenland acquisition, escalating transatlantic tensions and raising concerns about international law violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Education Sector

Crisis in education, Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

GS 2: PolityGS 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 invited to join Gaza peace board, Pg10

Trump invites India to join 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, aiming to establish governance structure amid Hamas pressure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

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

‘Borders should not be decided by tanks or terrorists, but through negotiations’, Pg11

Polish Minister advocates negotiation over aggression for border resolution, seeks stronger India-Poland ties amid EU-FTA talks and Ukraine war.

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

India’s power distribution utilities post ₹2,701 cr. profit in FY 2024-25, Pg11

Power distribution companies witness ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25, reversing years of losses due to improved efficiency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease, PgII

Participatory science crucial to tackle coconut root wilt disease affecting 30 lakh palms across major coconut-growing regions through phytoplasma.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India pushes for easier access to EU's steel scrap, Pg3

India seeks EU steel scrap access in trade deal to counter CBAM's impact on metal exports and promote green steel.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Investigation into Cambodia job scam points to a Pakistan link, Pg3

Cambodia job scam investigation reveals Pakistan link, implicating cyber fraud and human trafficking networks targeting Indian youth.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

MODI LAUNCHES KAZIRANGA PROJECT, Pg8

PM Modi accuses Congress of enabling infiltration in Assam, launches Kaziranga corridor project worth ₹6,950 crore.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

UAE President arrives today, to hold bilateral talks with PM, Pg11

UAE President's visit to India aims to bolster strategic ties amidst Yemen conflict and growing India-UAE trade exceeding $100 billion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

PG medical seat vacancies surge to 17,619 in 2025 despite increased seats, raising concerns over accessibility and merit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Public Distribution SystemGS 2: Poverty and Hunger

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

Article advocates for rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies to improve efficiency and reduce fiscal burden, suggesting reforms in PDS and fertilizer pricing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

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

Trump was wrong. Tariffs haven’t hurt China, Pg13

China's trade surplus hits record $1.19 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs, fueled by undervalued RMB and state subsidies.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

A question of justice, for and beyond the Rohingya, Pg13

ICJ scrutinizes Myanmar's 'clearance operations' against Rohingya, examining genocidal intent amid mass displacement and atrocities, impacting international accountability standards.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Scripps Research finds uterine pressure sensors crucial for childbirth, explaining stalled labor and paving way for better management.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

New test distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that only halt growth, crucial for combating resistance.

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 InterestsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Beyond growth: What India needs to match global stock mkt surge, Pg15

Indian stock market lags global surge due to FPI outflows amid Trump uncertainty and high valuations.

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

Discoms post Rs 2,701 cr FY25 profit after years of losses, Pg15

Discoms achieve Rs 2,701 crore profit in FY25, reversing years of losses due to reforms and reduced AT&C losses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 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

Why are Americans 'paying' for AI in India, Pg15

US trade advisor questions American firms outsourcing AI to India amid strained relations, pushing 'America First' investment strategy.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'It's in India's interest to be an innovator in the green economy space, China is already winning', Pg16

Expert urges India to innovate in the green economy, highlighting China's dominance and the potential for economic growth.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

India's record rice output comes with challenges, Pg17

India surpasses China in rice production, faces challenges in water usage, crop diversification, and surplus stock management.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

SC's Tiger Global case verdict could reshape future of cross-border deals, Pg17

Supreme Court's Tiger Global verdict subjects $1.6B Flipkart stake sale to taxes, impacting cross-border deals and startup funding.

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