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

FTA negotiations with Israel, GCC countries may be delayed, Pg1

West Asia conflict delays India's FTA negotiations with GCC countries and Israel; UK FTA implementation expected by May 1.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

New GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12

New GDP series (Base Year 2022-23) released, revealing refined methodologies, challenges in data allocation, and sector-specific growth rates.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: E Governance

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Losing the way, Pg12

ISRO's NavIC navigation system faces operational crisis with satellite failures, hindering India's strategic autonomy and defense capabilities.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 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

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.

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

Before salt, there was water: why Mahad Satyagraha deserves its centenary, Pg15

Mahad Satyagraha's centenary approaches: Article highlights its significance in India's fight against untouchability and its impact on constitutionalism.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners, Pg16

India-Myanmar border security heightened after foreign nationals' arrest; only 43 km of 1,643 km border fenced.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

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

Women and tuberculosis: a story of deprivation, discrimination and debt, PgII

TB diagnosis brings social stigma, delayed treatment, and economic hardship for Indian women, exacerbating gender inequalities and hindering national disease elimination efforts.

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

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6

India extends Myanmar pulse import deal for 5 years, securing vital supplies amidst global disruptions and domestic production concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

To give relief to exporters, govt floats Rs 497-cr scheme, Pg6

Government unveils ₹497-crore 'RELIEF' scheme aiding exporters facing West Asia crisis-induced logistical disruptions and rising freight costs.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

Chhattisgarh's new Freedom of Religion Bill, 2024, mandates declaration for religious conversions, with life imprisonment for 'mass' conversions.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

In name of protection, walking back on hard-won rights, Pg11

Transgender Bill 2026 narrows definition, excludes many, mandates medical verification, and criminalizes gender-affirming procedures, raising concerns about rights and privacy.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The lessons of past oil crises have not been fully learnt, Pg12

India's energy vulnerability exposed: Analysis of past oil crises reveals import dependence and need for energy atmanirbharta through conservation.

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

Panic bookings of LPG cylinders ebb, ease to nearly pre-war levels, Pg14

LPG cylinder panic bookings decline amidst West Asia conflict; Govt. manages supply through prioritized allocation and increased domestic production.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘AI, data centres & EVs may push peak power demand by 30 GW’, Pg14

AI, data centers, and EVs to surge India's peak power demand by 30 GW, necessitating green energy transition and investments.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt secures additional gas for urea plants, Pg14

Government secures 7.31 mmscmd of additional natural gas via spot bid to boost urea production amid West Asia crisis.

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

EU likely to complete FTA ratification by November, Pg14

India-EU FTA ratification likely by November; India-UK CETA operational by April-end, boosting trade relations and economic cooperation.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Hosting World Indoor C'ships a stepping stone to Olympic dream, Pg18

India strengthens Olympic bid as Bhubaneswar secures 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships hosting rights, enhancing credentials for 2036 Summer Games.

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