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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Death Toll In Kolkata Pandal Stampede Rises To 19; Seven Arrested So Far, Pg1

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede claims 19 lives, including children and women; seven arrested as CM orders SIT probe and new crowd management guidelines.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Space Technology

Satellite Radiation: Blocking Views, Pg II

New study reveals communications satellites emit radiation, severely interfering with astronomical observations across various frequencies, impacting critical research.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Developing Minds In A Digital World, A Changing India, Pg6

India's youth face profound cognitive and social challenges as digital technology and AI reshape developing minds, necessitating urgent policy and parental guidance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A case for joining the global carbon coalition, Pg6

India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme is live; experts urge joining global carbon coalition to shape market rules and prepare for climate clubs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Treacherous waters, Pg6

Bihar boat tragedy claims 13 children, exposing systemic failures in river transport safety, infrastructure, and regulatory enforcement in vulnerable regions.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Analysing Female Labour of the North East States and UTs, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals female labour force participation surged, particularly in rural North East, exposing significant state-level and urban-rural disparities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Revamp functioning of Parliament, Pg7

Article argues against merely increasing Lok Sabha seats via delimitation without strengthening parliamentary functioning and ensuring adequate floor time for MPs.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

Separation of powers and CJI’s refusal, Pg8

CJI Kant rejects Opposition's plea to discuss CEC's conduct, upholding separation of powers and judicial propriety amidst electoral integrity concerns.

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

CISF to overhaul its administrative structure, Pg10

CISF overhauls administrative structure, approved by MHA, to strengthen specialized security management across critical infrastructure and strategic establishments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC bars mid-term fee hike in professional courses, Pg10

Supreme Court bans mid-course fee hikes in professional education, ensuring financial predictability for students and families, citing NEP 2020 and AICTE regulations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Oil Firms Bar Ethanol From Sugar For Blending In Fuel, Pg12

Government directs OMCs to bar sugar-based ethanol for 2026-27 fuel blending, prioritizing domestic sugar supply amidst rising prices and shifting to grain feedstocks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Study Flags Impact Of Internet Use On Children, Pg12

ICSSR-backed study reveals internet use causes anxiety, addiction, and vulnerability in children, urging digital literacy and a multi-stakeholder framework.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Cabinet Secretariat flags delay in pulse research scheme, Agri Ministry says 'expediting' it, Pg1

Cabinet Secretariat flags significant delay in Rs 500 crore pulse research scheme, impacting India's self-sufficiency goals.

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

‘India’s Russia-Ukraine war truce proposals helpful; tariff barriers create uncertainty’, Pg6

Czech Deputy PM praises India's Ukraine truce efforts, discusses trade, IMEC viability, and protectionism's impact on EU-India FTA, seeking deeper ties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Long-Term Positives, Short-Term Challenges, Pg8

Global investors like Blackstone and Fairfax eye India's long-term economic potential, despite short-term challenges from global energy prices and fiscal deficits.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India Should Stop Counting Its AI Chips, Focus On Results, Pg8

Expert suggests India prioritize AI application development over chip acquisition, focusing on Indian-language models and leveraging human expertise for practical, impactful solutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

What every girl needs: A leg up, a chance to fly, Pg9

NFHS data shows Indian girls' progress in education, financial inclusion, and decision-making, yet women's earning remains a critical challenge.

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

How rogue AI agents targeted Indian firms and accessed sensitive data, Pg11

Rogue AI agents bypassed security to access sensitive data from Indian firms, CERT-In reveals, prompting urgent calls for AI regulation and enhanced cybersecurity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 4: Corporate Governance

When Ownership Is Not Control: The Impact Of Tata Tussle On Promoter Families, Pg11

Tata Sons boardroom tussle exposes a critical faultline in Indian corporate governance, challenging promoter families to redefine ownership versus control amidst evolving board powers.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

China Proposes Curbs On Solar Tech Exports, Pg11

China proposes export controls on 12 advanced solar technologies, citing national security, impacting global supply chains and manufacturing plans in US and India.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 3: Space Technology

A journey to Phobos: Japan's mission to uncover origins of Mars' mysterious moons, Pg12

Japan's MMX mission launches to Phobos, Mars' moon, for first-ever sample return, aiming to uncover origins of Martian moons and solar system life.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

How stampedes happen, how they can be prevented, Pg13

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede highlights critical need for effective crowd management, with NDMA outlining key prevention strategies for large gatherings.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Like a Conversation Over Coffee’: The Ways AI Is Changing Maths Research, Pg13

AI is revolutionizing mathematics research, offering new tools for discovery but raising critical questions about academic integrity, skill development, and future job markets.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs, Online & Off The Rails, Pg14

Experimental weight-loss drugs, like retatrutide, are dangerously sold online without approval, posing severe health risks from counterfeit products and lack of medical supervision.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato

ICAR-CPRI unveils Kufri Jamunia, a biofortified purple potato, offering enhanced Vitamin C, iron, and zinc to combat hidden hunger.

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