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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PM chairs meet to review impact of conflict on India, Pg1

PM Modi convenes CCS meeting amid West Asia conflict, assessing economic impact and forming GoM for mitigation strategies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6

Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

​Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s dual dependence on West Asia for urea production, Pg7

West Asia conflict threatens India's urea production due to LNG supply disruptions via Strait of Hormuz, impacting agriculture and fertilizer sector.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Is compulsory voting feasible in the Indian context?, Pg8

Supreme Court debates mandatory voting feasibility amidst concerns over constitutional rights and practical implementation challenges in India's diverse electorate.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

As West Asia war threatens gas supply, remembering a gas grid India never built, Pg9

India's missed opportunity: Remembering Syed Husain Zaheer's coal gasification plan from 1955 and its relevance amidst current energy crisis.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

India launches auction for 19 critical mineral blocks to boost self-reliance in clean energy and strategic sectors amidst supply disruptions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Rice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12

Parliamentary panel flags consistently low rice, wheat procurement versus estimates, urges improved planning and state coordination for effective MSP operations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Science of induction cooktop, in demand amid LPG pinch, Pg4

Induction cooktops surge in popularity amidst LPG price hikes, utilizing electromagnetic induction for efficient, flameless heating, offering safer cooking.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 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

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait closure sparks regional tensions, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil markets.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

US-Iran conflict threatens India's economy, disrupting gas supplies, petrochemical production, and semiconductor imports, potentially causing stagflation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

EthicsGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 2: Health Sector

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides in India highlight societal pressures, oppressive norms, and the urgent need for social transformation and policy reforms.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India & China, economic partners, political opponents, Pg13

India reconsiders FDI restrictions on China amidst shifting global trade dynamics and geopolitical tensions, aiming for economic gains and reduced import dependence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Why India is opposing China-led WTO deal, despite isolation risk, Pg15

India risks isolation by opposing China-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement at WTO's upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

How India has used forex reserves to tide over global uncertainties since 1991, Pg15

India's forex reserves buffer against global shocks since 1991, facing challenges amid geopolitical tensions and capital outflows.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Biotechnology

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

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

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

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