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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 Interests

Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end war; U.S. lifts blockade, Pg1

US lifts Iranian port blockade after Trump-Pezeshkian deal ends West Asia war, Iran agrees to dilute uranium for economic relief.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Telegram evolved into ‘new dark web’, govt. tells Delhi HC, Pg1

Union government labels Telegram 'new dark web' in Delhi HC, citing cybercrime, terror, and paper leak threats, prompting temporary ban under IT Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Beyond ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’: how young Adivasis describe distress, Pg2

Adivasi youth silently battle mental distress, exacerbated by poverty and culturally insensitive systems, demanding urgent community-led interventions beyond clinical labels.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Lopsided solution, Pg10

India mandates cough syrup prescriptions after global deaths, but critics call it a "lopsided solution" ignoring manufacturing failures and regulatory oversight.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

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

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Essential upgrades, Pg10

India overhauls economic data: Government updates GDP, CPI, WPI, IIP base years, introduces PPI for enhanced accuracy and global best practices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?, Pg11

India's higher education boom creates millions of graduates, but a widening skill gap and AI disruption fuel educated unemployment crisis.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Geological Survey of India and Bharat Gold Mines Limited locate promising gold ore shoots near KGF, potentially extending mine life.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Public Distribution System

Ration cards to be issued after deleting ineligible entries, Pg12

Union Food Minister announces 3 crore new ration cards after states delete 2.21 crore ineligible PDS entries.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

DGCA calls for safety review of uncontrolled airstrips, Pg16

DGCA orders urgent safety review of uncontrolled airstrips nationwide after recent accidents, citing inadequate standards and non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements.

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

IAEA ready to help define ‘concrete steps’ to implement U.S.-Iran deal, Pg18

IAEA ready to define steps for U.S.-Iran deal implementation, focusing on Iran's enriched uranium dilution to end West Asia conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Research impact & sustainability, but focus on students: IIT-D formula for QS success, Pg4

IIT Delhi soars to India's highest-ever QS World University Ranking of 118, propelled by exceptional research impact, graduate employability, and integrated sustainability efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9

PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Washington-Tehran MoU is a relief, but flashpoints remain, Pg12

Washington and Tehran sign landmark MoU, easing tensions and lifting sanctions, but critical flashpoints persist over nuclear program and regional stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Give her rights in her lifetime, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates Rs 30,000/month compensation for homemakers' domestic care in accident claims, igniting calls for lifetime economic rights and asset sharing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

75 years on, the First Amendment still casts a long shadow, Pg13

India's First Amendment, 75 years on, profoundly reshaped constitutional architecture, curtailing fundamental rights and establishing legislative supremacy, casting a long shadow on democracy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.

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

Conciliatory signs from Trump, but unpredictability frames challenge, Pg15

Modi and Trump find common ground at G7 amidst trade wars, H1-B visa disputes, and geopolitical unpredictability, charting a complex path for India-US ties.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Why the monsoon's progress has stalled over Maharashtra, Pg15

India's southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra, recording 38% deficit; weakened winds, absent low-pressure systems, and MJO unfavorable.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

Indian money in Swiss banks dips to CHF 3.25 bn, Pg17

Indian money in Swiss banks drops 8% to CHF 3.25 billion, yet individual customer accounts surge over 50%, central bank data reveals.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Social security pact with UK to benefit Indians, Pg17

India-UK social security pact to benefit 95% Indian professionals, cutting firm costs and boosting competitiveness in the British market.

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