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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Developing Nations Wrongly Blamed For Emissions: Modi, Pg1

PM Modi asserts developing nations are wrongly blamed for emissions, highlighting India's early fulfillment of Paris Agreement commitments and low per capita emissions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Developing Nations Wrongly Blamed For Emissions: Modi, Pg1

PM Modi asserts developing nations are wrongly blamed for emissions, highlighting India's early fulfillment of Paris Agreement commitments and low per capita emissions.

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

Prohibition is no solution to alcoholism: top court, Pg9

Supreme Court declares prohibition no solution to alcoholism, citing Gujarat's hooch tragedies and calling for policy re-evaluation.

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

Prohibition is no solution to alcoholism: top court, Pg9

Supreme Court declares prohibition no solution to alcoholism, citing Gujarat's hooch tragedies and calling for policy re-evaluation.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Experts warn of devastating El Niño impacts on India, Pg9

Experts warn of a 'Super El Niño' causing devastating impacts on India's environment, agriculture, and livelihoods, urging scientific preparedness for climate resilience.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Experts warn of devastating El Niño impacts on India, Pg9

Experts warn of a 'Super El Niño' causing devastating impacts on India's environment, agriculture, and livelihoods, urging scientific preparedness for climate resilience.

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

Fungus Found Evolving Resistance To Drug Meant For Humans, Pg11

Global study uncovers fungus evolving resistance to human immunosuppressive drug MPA, impacting organ transplant patients and re-evaluating infection control strategies.

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

Fungus Found Evolving Resistance To Drug Meant For Humans, Pg11

Global study uncovers fungus evolving resistance to human immunosuppressive drug MPA, impacting organ transplant patients and re-evaluating infection control strategies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Ways to conquer plastic waste and produce useful materials, Pg11

New technologies offer diverse solutions for plastic waste, transforming it into fuel, hydrogen, and electricity, combating India's growing pollution challenge.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Ways to conquer plastic waste and produce useful materials, Pg11

New technologies offer diverse solutions for plastic waste, transforming it into fuel, hydrogen, and electricity, combating India's growing pollution challenge.

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

Rattlesnake serum could reinvent fight against deadly venoms, Pg11

New research reveals rattlesnake serum proteins, Fetuin-A, demonstrate tenfold higher potency than commercial antivenom against deadly snake venoms, promising a revolution in treatment.

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

Rattlesnake serum could reinvent fight against deadly venoms, Pg11

New research reveals rattlesnake serum proteins, Fetuin-A, demonstrate tenfold higher potency than commercial antivenom against deadly snake venoms, promising a revolution in treatment.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

What is the India-Pakistan conflict at sea about?, Pg12

India and Pakistan dispute naval collision in North Arabian Sea, citing violations of 1991 bilateral agreement on military conduct.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

What is the India-Pakistan conflict at sea about?, Pg12

India and Pakistan dispute naval collision in North Arabian Sea, citing violations of 1991 bilateral agreement on military conduct.

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

How will the U.S.’s Sanctioning Act affect India?, Pg12

US Sanctioning Act threatens India with 100% tariffs on imports over Russian oil, impacting energy security and exports amidst geopolitical tensions.

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

How will the U.S.’s Sanctioning Act affect India?, Pg12

US Sanctioning Act threatens India with 100% tariffs on imports over Russian oil, impacting energy security and exports amidst geopolitical tensions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 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

Why has U.S. deployed ‘space weapons’?, Pg12

US Air Force discloses deployment of 'space control' weapons in Earth orbit, sparking international concern and debate over space militarization and treaties.

Why has U.S. deployed ‘space weapons’?, Pg12

US Air Force discloses deployment of 'space control' weapons in Earth orbit, sparking international concern and debate over space militarization and treaties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump tightens H-1B scrutiny, renews $100,000 fee order, Pg14

US President Trump extends executive order imposing a $100,000 H-1B visa fee and tightens scrutiny, impacting Indian professionals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump tightens H-1B scrutiny, renews $100,000 fee order, Pg14

US President Trump extends executive order imposing a $100,000 H-1B visa fee and tightens scrutiny, impacting Indian professionals.

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 InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

U.S., Denmark and Greenland Reach Agreement ‘To Strengthen Security’, Pg14

US, Denmark, and Greenland finalize agreement for significant American military presence, granting Washington permanent control over Arctic island's security.

U.S., Denmark and Greenland Reach Agreement ‘To Strengthen Security’, Pg14

US, Denmark, and Greenland finalize agreement for significant American military presence, granting Washington permanent control over Arctic island's security.

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

Trump signs Russia sanction bill giving him power to levy 100% tariffs on India, Pg1

Trump signs Russia sanction bill, empowering 100% tariffs on India for Russian oil, impacting India's energy security amid global crises.

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

Trump signs Russia sanction bill giving him power to levy 100% tariffs on India, Pg1

Trump signs Russia sanction bill, empowering 100% tariffs on India for Russian oil, impacting India's energy security amid global crises.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Not just a frontier: Why Ladakh's autonomy debate is also about land & ecology, Pg6

Ladakh's autonomy debate intensifies, linking constitutional safeguards to land, water security, and ecological preservation amidst calls for greater local governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Not just a frontier: Why Ladakh's autonomy debate is also about land & ecology, Pg6

Ladakh's autonomy debate intensifies, linking constitutional safeguards to land, water security, and ecological preservation amidst calls for greater local governance.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Monsoon retreat begins; 43% of country remains rain deficient, Pg7

Southwest Monsoon begins timely retreat from Northwest India, leaving 43% of the country rain-deficient, with several states facing significant deficits.

Monsoon retreat begins; 43% of country remains rain deficient, Pg7

Southwest Monsoon begins timely retreat from Northwest India, leaving 43% of the country rain-deficient, with several states facing significant deficits.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Agri to Energy Transition: States, FinMin Discuss Viksit Bharat Goal, Pg9

Union Finance Ministry and state ministers discuss strategies for Viksit Bharat, focusing on agricultural transformation, energy transition, and boosting exports.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Agri to Energy Transition: States, FinMin Discuss Viksit Bharat Goal, Pg9

Union Finance Ministry and state ministers discuss strategies for Viksit Bharat, focusing on agricultural transformation, energy transition, and boosting exports.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Why Anthropic's Amodei wants AI cos to slow down the race for powerful models, Pg9

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges AI companies to "pace the frontier" of powerful model development, citing escalating risks and proposing embedded evaluators and global coordination.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Why Anthropic's Amodei wants AI cos to slow down the race for powerful models, Pg9

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges AI companies to "pace the frontier" of powerful model development, citing escalating risks and proposing embedded evaluators and global coordination.

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

Flames, Smoke Seen Near Riyadh Airport After Saudi Warning Of Aerial Attack Threat, Pg10

Houthi aerial attack threat near Riyadh airport causes smoke plume, impacting global oil supplies, drawing UN condemnation.

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

Flames, Smoke Seen Near Riyadh Airport After Saudi Warning Of Aerial Attack Threat, Pg10

Houthi aerial attack threat near Riyadh airport causes smoke plume, impacting global oil supplies, drawing UN condemnation.

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

Ministry of Ayush Advances Artificial Intelligence for Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine

Ministry of Ayush integrates AI into traditional medicine, enhancing accessibility, research, and patient care through various chatbots and global collaborations.

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

Ministry of Ayush Advances Artificial Intelligence for Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine

Ministry of Ayush integrates AI into traditional medicine, enhancing accessibility, research, and patient care through various chatbots and global collaborations.

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

NLC India: Powering National Growth Through Energy Security and Sustainability

NLC India Limited transforms into an integrated energy powerhouse, expanding mining, clean thermal, and renewable capacities to ensure national energy security and decarbonization.

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

NLC India: Powering National Growth Through Energy Security and Sustainability

NLC India Limited transforms into an integrated energy powerhouse, expanding mining, clean thermal, and renewable capacities to ensure national energy security and decarbonization.

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

Keel Laying of First Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi

Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessel project begins with keel laying at CSL, boosting indigenous defense capabilities and maritime security.

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

Keel Laying of First Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi

Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessel project begins with keel laying at CSL, boosting indigenous defense capabilities and maritime security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

SEMICON India 2026 Concludes With Focus On Indigenous Innovation, Sovereign Computing And Semiconductor Talent Development

SEMICON India 2026 concludes with 15 collaborations, boosting indigenous semiconductor, AI, and quantum tech innovation, fostering sovereign computing and talent development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

SEMICON India 2026 Concludes With Focus On Indigenous Innovation, Sovereign Computing And Semiconductor Talent Development

SEMICON India 2026 concludes with 15 collaborations, boosting indigenous semiconductor, AI, and quantum tech innovation, fostering sovereign computing and talent development.

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