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

IAF chief: Future wars can't be fought by individual Services, Pg5

IAF chief advocates jointness and rapid tech for future wars, commissions indigenous INS Malvan, bolstering India's Aatmanirbhar defense capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

With eye on China, Quad commits to strengthen 'free & open Indo-Pacific', Pg8

Quad foreign ministers commit to a free and open Indo-Pacific, countering China's assertiveness and emphasizing ASEAN centrality for regional peace and stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US says interim trade deal almost ready as Jaishankar meets Rubio in Philippines, Pg8

US-India interim trade deal nears completion as Jaishankar meets Rubio in Manila; Trump's drug tariff policy threatens India's generic exports.

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

India using too many powerful antibiotics meant for specific infections: Study, Pg8

New Lancet study reveals India's alarming overuse of 'watch' antibiotics at 9.8 DID, fueling antimicrobial resistance and jeopardizing public health outcomes.

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 Interests

Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Lavrov, Pg8

India condemns Russian missile strike killing four Indian seafarers; Jaishankar presses Lavrov on safety, maritime security.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian pharma sees little immediate threat in Trump's 200% tariff plan, Pg9

Trump's 200% tariff threat on Indian generics looms; industry experts foresee minimal immediate impact, highlighting US reliance and prohibitive domestic production costs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Ken-Betwa rehab: MP govt vows inquiry into complaints, Pg9

Madhya Pradesh CM orders month-long inquiry into alleged Ken-Betwa project rehabilitation scam after heated Assembly debate and opposition claims.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

'Whole village went under water': Assam floods, 21 dead in 24 hours, Pg9

Assam faces unprecedented flood calamity: 21 dead in 24 hours, 5.6 lakh displaced as Brahmaputra tributaries overtop embankments, triggering massive NDRF rescue operations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Art & CultureGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Beyond the protests, three education initiatives, Pg10

Amidst exam leak outrage, India's education debate pivots to NCERT curriculum, CBSE three-language policy, and K Radhakrishnan examination reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Science thrives on a global outlook, an inclusive culture. FCRA makes it difficult, Pg11

Expert warns restrictive FCRA provisions, like fund repatriation and sub-granting bans, severely impede India's scientific research ecosystem and global collaborations, hindering progress.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

AI future needs responsible data-centre regulation, Pg11

As global cities halt AI data center construction over environmental strain, India's aggressive expansion risks water depletion and social costs without robust regulation.

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

'Foreign inflow revival reflects confidence in Indian economy', Pg13

RBI study reveals foreign investment surge, reflecting strong confidence in India's resilient economy despite global geopolitical and crude oil challenges.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India & key WTO members remain at loggerhead on plurilateral pacts, Pg13

India stands firm against plurilateral e-commerce and investment pacts at WTO, facing global pushback over consensus principles and reform.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Saudis reach deal with US that could let them enrich uranium, Pg14

Trump administration greenlights controversial US-Saudi nuclear deal, allowing uranium enrichment for civilian reactors, raising proliferation fears amid escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 41 lives, displace 6.5 lakh, as cloudburst in Nagaland triggers 60-year worst disaster.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon fell to historic low in 2025: report, Pg II

Brazil's Amazon fires plummeted to a historic low of 3.1 million hectares in 2025, reversing 2024's peak due to reduced deforestation and delayed rains.

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

Convergent perils: luminaries against human ethics being outsourced to AI, Pg II

Nobel laureates issue Rome Declaration, demanding international treaty to ban AI control over nuclear weapons, citing existential threat to humanity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India must lead in securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, Pg8

New Houthi threats to Bab el-Mandeb Strait imperil India's one-third trade; New Delhi urged to lead naval task force with France, Japan for maritime security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Buried questions, Pg8

Methane burst at NHPC's Teesta-VI hydroelectric tunnel in Sikkim traps 25 workers, killing 15, sparking urgent calls for safety review and environmental compliance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Are children with special needs enrolled in schools in India?, Pg9

Stagnant CWSN enrollment in schools, with only 22% of estimated 98.8 lakh children attending, reveals a critical failure in inclusive education.

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

Are pellet guns being used at protests?, Pg10

Delhi Police face scrutiny over pellet gun use on CJP protesters, critically injuring one; reigniting debate on 'non-lethal' crowd control weapons and human rights.

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

Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns?, Pg10

Delhi protest sparks internet shutdown, igniting debate over Telecommunications Act 2023 and Supreme Court's Anuradha Bhasin ruling on fundamental rights.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

‘Stable India-China ties will help build multi-polar Asia’, Pg14

EAM Jaishankar advocates stable India-China ties for multi-polar Asia, discusses border peace, and raises seafarer safety with Russia.

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

50 OTT platforms blocked in past two years, says Minister, Pg14

Union Minister reveals government blocked 50 OTT platforms in two years for obscene content and IT Act violations, citing new digital media rules.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

NHPC’s own paper detailed gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal blast, Pg14

NHPC's own paper detailed repeated flammable gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal methane blast killed 15 workers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Govt. clarifies on FCRA Bill’s designated authority clause, Pg14

Amidst uproar, PIB clarifies FCRA Bill 2026's 'designated authority' clause, assuring minority institutions assets retain religious character and are subject to appeal.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

U.S. to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, Pg16

Trump administration pushes controversial US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal, raising concerns over uranium enrichment and weapons proliferation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY MISSION FOR VIKSIT BHARAT

India's Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GWe by 2047, with SHANTI Act 2025 opening sector to private players and developing indigenous SMRs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelims

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARAT FORECAST SYSTEM

India launches BharatFS, a 6 km resolution global weather model, enhancing extreme event prediction and disaster preparedness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Development of cold water fisheries

Government boosts cold water fisheries with Rs 20,050 crore PMMSY, leveraging advanced tech like RAS for production and value chain strengthening.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviews PM VIKAS Scheme, enrolling 80,918 minority candidates in skill development, entrepreneurship, and education, strengthening industry ties.

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

Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed integrated unified Mission Vatsalya Portal

Ministry of Women and Child Development unveils integrated Mission Vatsalya Portal, uniting TrackChild and Khoya-Paya for swift tracing and rehabilitation of missing children.

EthicsGS 1: LiteratureGS 4: Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and AdministratorsGS 4: Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the qualities of an ideal and truly excellent individual

PM Modi shares ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam, outlining ideal individual qualities for personal, social, and national duties, emphasizing valor and selfless service.

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

Bharat 6G Alliance and Spectrum Roadmap for 6G in India

Bharat 6G Alliance unveils comprehensive spectrum roadmap, establishing a terahertz testbed to propel India's global 6G leadership and innovation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Promotion of AI and digital platforms in cooperatives

Union Minister Amit Shah confirms government's push for AI and digital platforms in cooperative training institutions, boosting tech-driven pedagogy and capacity building.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

Raksha Mantri flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

Raksha Mantri flags-in historic 'Samudra Pradakshina', first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition, showcasing Nari Shakti, jointness, and military diplomacy after 314-day voyage.

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

INDIAN NAVY COMMISSIONS INS MALVAN, THE SECOND OF THE MAHE-CLASS ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT

Indian Navy commissions INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class ASW-SWC, boosting indigenous defense capabilities with over 80% local content for enhanced maritime security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Earthquake Risk in Kangra-Chamba-Dharamsala Belt

Lok Sabha informed: Kangra-Chamba-Dharamshala, a Seismic Zone V region, faces high earthquake risk; government intensifies monitoring and preparedness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: HEATWAVE FORECASTING AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL

IMD and NDMA bolster district-level heatwave forecasting and early warning systems, disseminating impact-based alerts to mitigate risks nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

NBA releases Rs 6.67 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing Mechanism for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Support in 11 cotton-growing States

National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 6.67 crore from Bayer under Access and Benefit Sharing, bolstering biodiversity conservation and livelihoods in 11 cotton-growing states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

India's revised National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) integrates global goals, strengthens disaster risk reduction, and unveils the India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) for emergency response.

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

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

Centre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.

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

Draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 to Simplify Regulatory Framework for Television and Radio Services

Government unveils draft Telecommunications Rules 2026, consolidating TV/Radio guidelines under the new Act, promising simplified regulation and ease of business.

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

India’s Installed Wind Power Capacity Reaches 57,443 MW as on June 30, 2026

India's wind power capacity reaches 57,443 MW by June 2026, securing 4th global rank, propelled by Green Energy Corridor and Offshore Wind VGF.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS (PRI)

e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project digitally empowers 98% Gram Panchayats, enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen services at grassroots level.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS TO PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS

15th Finance Commission disburses ₹2.21 lakh crore to rural local bodies, yet ₹14,922 crore remains unreleased due to non-compliance, emphasizing digital governance and devolution.

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

India Emerges as Global Leader in Railway Electrification with 99.6% Broad Gauge Network Electrified, Second Only to Switzerland

India achieves near-total 99.6% broad gauge railway electrification, emerging as a global leader, slashing CO2 emissions and saving foreign exchange.

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

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme helps to address Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls and women

BBBP boosts Sex Ratio at Birth to 929, girls' enrolment to 83.4%; PMMVY disburses ₹20,446 crore to 4.35 crore mothers, empowering women and children.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- BASED INTERVENTIONS

Union Minister reveals DST's ₹15.7 crore S&T initiatives empowering 1000+ tribal households, including Maria Gond women, for sustainable livelihoods in Gadchiroli.

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

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMMERCIALISATION AND TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES

Government drives technology commercialization through NRDC, CSIR, DBT, and DST, licensing 1,000+ innovations, fostering startups, and generating significant revenue.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India, Panama Chart New Maritime Partnership Focused on Logistics, Digital Innovation and Global Connectivity

India and Panama deepen maritime ties, identifying logistics, digital transformation, and security as key pillars for strategic partnership and global trade.

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

Review of PMKVY

PMKVY 4.0 significantly boosts employment by 18.8% and income for 41.4% beneficiaries, launching a new ₹530 crore Skills Outcomes Fund.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation undertakes periodic methodological reviews of statistical framework to ensure official statistics remain representative of current structure of economy

MoSPI overhauls economic statistics, revising GDP, IIP, CPI base years to 2022-23, leveraging digital platforms for enhanced data accuracy and timeliness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

ENERGY STATISTICS INDIA

MoSPI releases 33rd Energy Statistics India 2026, improving data alignment and revealing a 4.7 million MW renewable energy potential.

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

IMPLEMENTATION OF AI-ENABLED ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN EMRSs

Tribal Affairs Ministry rolls out Medha AI digital platform across all EMRSs by 2026, revolutionizing tribal education with AI-powered personalized learning and teacher support.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Literature

INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

Union Minister confirms no fixed criteria for Eighth Schedule inclusion despite Gor Boli demands, as Sahitya Akademi boosts tribal language preservation efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

India's FCRA ensures transparent foreign funding for NGOs, safeguarding national sovereignty; recent 2026 amendments strengthen accountability amidst global regulatory consensus.

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