GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsChina, Indonesia agree to boost defence ties; work closer on minerals and energy, Pg2China and Indonesia strengthen defence, mineral, and energy cooperation amidst South China Sea tensions, with Jakarta balancing ties between Beijing and Washington.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsChina, Indonesia agree to boost defence ties; work closer on minerals and energy, Pg2China and Indonesia strengthen defence, mineral, and energy cooperation amidst South China Sea tensions, with Jakarta balancing ties between Beijing and Washington.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsCanada Vows Retaliatory Move As US Puts 50% Tariffs On Some Goods, Pg2Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade deal collapse, escalating bilateral dispute over new 50% US duties.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsCanada Vows Retaliatory Move As US Puts 50% Tariffs On Some Goods, Pg2Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade deal collapse, escalating bilateral dispute over new 50% US duties.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyRBI's forex swap window attracts $72.85 bn till Aug 21, Pg4RBI's forex swap window draws $72.85 billion, largely from FCNR(B) deposits, bolstering rupee stability and foreign exchange reserves.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Indian DiasporaGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyRBI's forex swap window attracts $72.85 bn till Aug 21, Pg4RBI's forex swap window draws $72.85 billion, largely from FCNR(B) deposits, bolstering rupee stability and foreign exchange reserves.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyHow India's Rs 62.5k Cr Scheme Aims To Scale Mobile Manufacturing, Build Domestic Brands, Pg4India unveils Rs 62,500 crore scheme to scale mobile manufacturing and foster homegrown smartphone brands by 2031, building on PLI success.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyHow India's Rs 62.5k Cr Scheme Aims To Scale Mobile Manufacturing, Build Domestic Brands, Pg4India unveils Rs 62,500 crore scheme to scale mobile manufacturing and foster homegrown smartphone brands by 2031, building on PLI success.
GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Social JusticeAsteroid Hunts to School Breakfasts: The Teachers Changing How India Learns, Pg5National Teachers' Award honors innovative educators, while a court orders EWS admission for a child denied under RTE Act, highlighting education access challenges.GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsEthicsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Education SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Social JusticeAsteroid Hunts to School Breakfasts: The Teachers Changing How India Learns, Pg5National Teachers' Award honors innovative educators, while a court orders EWS admission for a child denied under RTE Act, highlighting education access challenges.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: PolityOn NDA table: Joint polls for 22 states/UTs with LS 2029, Pg5NDA explores dissolving 22 state/UT assemblies for simultaneous 2029 Lok Sabha polls, facing opposition over constitutional implications and electoral reforms.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: PolityOn NDA table: Joint polls for 22 states/UTs with LS 2029, Pg5NDA explores dissolving 22 state/UT assemblies for simultaneous 2029 Lok Sabha polls, facing opposition over constitutional implications and electoral reforms.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Investment ModelsGS 3: EconomyUnemployment Is Not About Just Education, Pg14Expert analysis attributes India's unemployment crisis to a decade-long aggregate demand slowdown, triggered by demonetisation and rising food prices, rather than solely education.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS2: Education SectorGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Investment ModelsGS 3: EconomyUnemployment Is Not About Just Education, Pg14Expert analysis attributes India's unemployment crisis to a decade-long aggregate demand slowdown, triggered by demonetisation and rising food prices, rather than solely education.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyAbout E20: Why choice, pricing matter, Pg14Public discontent over E20 fuel's mileage prompts calls for government to offer consumer choice and differential pricing for successful adoption.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyAbout E20: Why choice, pricing matter, Pg14Public discontent over E20 fuel's mileage prompts calls for government to offer consumer choice and differential pricing for successful adoption.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceCentre expands curbs on cold medicines for children under 4, Pg1Union Health Ministry expands restrictions on FDC cold medicines containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride for children under four, citing safety risks.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS 2: GovernanceCentre expands curbs on cold medicines for children under 4, Pg1Union Health Ministry expands restrictions on FDC cold medicines containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride for children under four, citing safety risks.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityCentre sets up panel to resolve Gorkha issue, Pg1Centre forms high-level committee to draft permanent political solution for long-standing Gorkha community demands in Darjeeling hills.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityCentre sets up panel to resolve Gorkha issue, Pg1Centre forms high-level committee to draft permanent political solution for long-standing Gorkha community demands in Darjeeling hills.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityAssam and Meghalaya step up efforts to end standoff, agree on measures to ensure safety, Pg7Assam and Meghalaya agree on dedicated coordination mechanisms, helplines, and a joint committee to resolve border standoff and ensure tourist safety.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityAssam and Meghalaya step up efforts to end standoff, agree on measures to ensure safety, Pg7Assam and Meghalaya agree on dedicated coordination mechanisms, helplines, and a joint committee to resolve border standoff and ensure tourist safety.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyReclaiming Assam’s elephant habitat, one weed at a time, Pg9Assam project tackles invasive alien plants in elephant habitats, converting cleared biomass into carbon-rich biochar for ecological restoration and conservation.GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyReclaiming Assam’s elephant habitat, one weed at a time, Pg9Assam project tackles invasive alien plants in elephant habitats, converting cleared biomass into carbon-rich biochar for ecological restoration and conservation.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyRetractions Alone Do Not Protect India’s Scientific Record, Pg11Retractions alone fail to safeguard India's scientific record, with fraudulent research persisting in citations and patents, demanding stronger integrity systems.GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyRetractions Alone Do Not Protect India’s Scientific Record, Pg11Retractions alone fail to safeguard India's scientific record, with fraudulent research persisting in citations and patents, demanding stronger integrity systems.
GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 1: Physical Geography‘Indian rock yields oldest directly dated traces of microbial life’, Pg11Indian rock in Singhbhum Craton yields oldest directly dated 3.5-billion-year-old microbial life traces, offering new insights into Earth's early evolution.GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 1: Physical Geography‘Indian rock yields oldest directly dated traces of microbial life’, Pg11Indian rock in Singhbhum Craton yields oldest directly dated 3.5-billion-year-old microbial life traces, offering new insights into Earth's early evolution.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyWhat are the U.S.’s latest allegations against India?, Pg12U.S. accuses India of enabling China's tariff evasion, citing $28 billion lost revenue, threatening India's manufacturing growth story.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: EconomyWhat are the U.S.’s latest allegations against India?, Pg12U.S. accuses India of enabling China's tariff evasion, citing $28 billion lost revenue, threatening India's manufacturing growth story.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS2: Representation of the People's ActGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: PolityWhat did Trump say about India’s voting system?, Pg12Donald Trump's remarks on India's voting system ignite debate over voter ID, citizenship proof, and electoral integrity in both democracies.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGS2: Representation of the People's ActGS2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: PolityWhat did Trump say about India’s voting system?, Pg12Donald Trump's remarks on India's voting system ignite debate over voter ID, citizenship proof, and electoral integrity in both democracies.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsIndian Air Force Concludes High-Tempo Multinational Exercises Pitch Black And Udara Shakti 2026Indian Air Force successfully concludes multinational exercises Pitch Black and Udara Shakti, strengthening strategic defence partnerships and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: International RelationsIndian Air Force Concludes High-Tempo Multinational Exercises Pitch Black And Udara Shakti 2026Indian Air Force successfully concludes multinational exercises Pitch Black and Udara Shakti, strengthening strategic defence partnerships and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Internal SecurityDelivery of Mangrol – The Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, KochiCochin Shipyard delivers 'Mangrol,' the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to Indian Navy, boosting indigenous defense capabilities.GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Internal SecurityDelivery of Mangrol – The Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL, KochiCochin Shipyard delivers 'Mangrol,' the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to Indian Navy, boosting indigenous defense capabilities.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 2: International RelationsDr Jitendra Singh Announces Unanimous Adoption Of 'Chennai Declaration', Reaffirming BRICS Commitment To Build Effective, Resilient And Future-Ready Framework In Science, Technology And InnovationBRICS nations adopt 'Chennai Declaration' under India's chairship, committing to a resilient, future-ready framework for science, technology, and innovation cooperation.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 2: International RelationsDr Jitendra Singh Announces Unanimous Adoption Of 'Chennai Declaration', Reaffirming BRICS Commitment To Build Effective, Resilient And Future-Ready Framework In Science, Technology And InnovationBRICS nations adopt 'Chennai Declaration' under India's chairship, committing to a resilient, future-ready framework for science, technology, and innovation cooperation.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: E Technology in Aid of FarmersGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 2: GovernanceNational Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)National Animal Disease Control Programme slashes FMD and Brucellosis outbreaks, driving 69% milk production growth and bolstering India's One Health pandemic readiness.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: E Technology in Aid of FarmersGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 2: GovernanceNational Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)National Animal Disease Control Programme slashes FMD and Brucellosis outbreaks, driving 69% milk production growth and bolstering India's One Health pandemic readiness.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyIndia Must Move from ‘Pharmacy of the World’ to ‘Laboratory of the World’; AI Must Complement, not Replace, Human Clinical Judgement : Union Minister Smt. Anupriya PatelUnion Minister urges India to become 'Laboratory of the World' through AI-driven healthcare innovation, backed by schemes like PRIP and Biopharma SHAKTI, ensuring responsible tech adoption.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyIndia Must Move from ‘Pharmacy of the World’ to ‘Laboratory of the World’; AI Must Complement, not Replace, Human Clinical Judgement : Union Minister Smt. Anupriya PatelUnion Minister urges India to become 'Laboratory of the World' through AI-driven healthcare innovation, backed by schemes like PRIP and Biopharma SHAKTI, ensuring responsible tech adoption.
