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

UGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SC, Pg5

Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules on caste discrimination, prompting Centre to reconsider regulations amidst political and social backlash.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Shah hails southern states: 'Biggest contributor to nation's development', Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the Southern Zonal Council meeting, praising southern states' development contributions and addressing inter-state water disputes, delimitation, and fiscal concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

India and Japan to enhance cooperation in maritime security to guard Indo-Pacific, Pg10

India and Japan sign a crucial maritime security pact, boosting defence cooperation and joint exercises to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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

English Indigenous Or Foreign Language? Supreme Court For Examining Constitutionality, Pg10

Supreme Court to examine constitutionality of English's status in NEP's three-language policy, urging CBSE to address implementation challenges for students.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Buffalo Meat Exports Boom: Read The Message, Pg14

India's buffalo meat exports soar to record $6 billion, boosting farmer income and dairy sector sustainability through efficient culling practices.

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

Panel Suggests BNS Amendment For Social Media Defamation, Pg17

Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Literature

Vande Mataram: Religious imagery, political debate, Pg20

Congress CWC limits Vande Mataram to first two stanzas, citing 1937 resolution amidst BJP criticism and new parliamentary act on national song.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India's infrastructure output rises 5.4% y/y, Pg21

India's nine core sectors grew 5.4% in July, utilizing the revamped Index of Core Industries with a new 2022-23 base year.

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

Panel to review nuclear liability caps every 5 years, Pg21

Expert panel to review nuclear operator liability caps every five years under the new SHANTI Act, addressing concerns over supplier recourse and private sector involvement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Shah calls for early resolution of water issues in South India, Pg1

Home Minister Amit Shah urges southern states to resolve water disputes expeditiously, emphasizing cooperative federalism and regional development at Zonal Council meeting.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1978 ‘industry’ definition void under new code: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench voids 1978 'industry' definition for new Industrial Relations Code, 2020, significantly impacting labour rights and collective bargaining.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Why Are South Asians Missing From Global Health Databases, Pg II

South Asians are critically underrepresented in global health databases, leading to biased AI/ML tools and inaccurate healthcare for diseases like diabetes, demanding urgent data diversity.

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

The Vanashakti Verdict Is Balanced And Pragmatic, Pg10

Supreme Court's Vanashakti verdict clarifies mandatory prior Environmental Clearance, allowing government to frame a new statutory mechanism for legacy violations with strict safeguards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Centre’s fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks, Pg10

Centre's fiscal outlook faces geopolitical and revenue risks from tax reforms and global crises, prompting new cesses and import duties to manage deficits.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?, Pg11

PM Modi announces free online coaching using digital public infrastructure, sparking debate on its potential to disrupt the private coaching industry and ensure education equity.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

How will Gaganyaan’s thermal shield protect the crew?, Pg12

ISRO's Gaganyaan mission utilizes an ablative thermal protection system to safeguard astronauts from extreme 1800°C re-entry temperatures, ensuring safe atmospheric descent.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA, Pg14

MHA empowers District Collectors in eight states/UTs to process Citizenship Amendment Act applications, streamlining the controversial law's implementation.

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

Centre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India, Pg16

Centre plans to expand NAMASTE scheme to rural areas, but NCSC flags high rejection rates for capital subsidies, hindering mechanised sanitation efforts.

GS 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

Trump Pledges ‘Economic Warfare’ On Iran, Prompting Tehran Derision, Pg18

Donald Trump pledges 'economic warfare' against Iran, threatening global entities trading with Tehran, escalating US-Iran tensions and drawing strong condemnation.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

CMLRE Unveils Landmark National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ to Fuel Sustainable Blue Economy

CMLRE unveils landmark report mapping India's deep-sea fishery resources across its vast EEZ, fueling sustainable Blue Economy and biodiversity conservation with advanced science.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases Policy on Data Sharing, Interoperability and Stakeholder Access under Sujalam Bharat Digital Public Infrastructure

Ministry of Jal Shakti unveils Sujalam Bharat DPI policy for secure, interoperable data sharing to enhance rural drinking water service delivery and governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

BRICS 8th Ocean And Polar Science And Technology Working Group Meeting

BRICS nations convened in Goa to strengthen cooperation in ocean and polar science, focusing on coastal resilience, joint research, and capacity building.

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

IndiaAI Mission Organises Workshop on AIKosh to Strengthen India's AI-Ready Data Ecosystem

IndiaAI Mission hosts workshop on AIKosh platform to bolster national data ecosystem, fostering sovereign AI capabilities and digital public infrastructure for Viksit Bharat.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission

PMJVM empowers 12.48 lakh tribals by transforming MFP gatherers into entrepreneurs through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, ensuring fair prices and market access.

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