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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Cannot penalise refusal to sing National Song, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court asserts refusal to sing National Song cannot incur penal action, upholding religious freedoms against new law mandating Vande Mataram rendition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Cannot penalise refusal to sing National Song, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court asserts refusal to sing National Song cannot incur penal action, upholding religious freedoms against new law mandating Vande Mataram rendition.

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

India’s vast canal network offers a land-free path to solar power, Pg II

India explores vast canal network for Canal-Top Photovoltaics (CTPV) to boost solar capacity, saving land and water, despite high initial costs.

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

India’s vast canal network offers a land-free path to solar power, Pg II

India explores vast canal network for Canal-Top Photovoltaics (CTPV) to boost solar capacity, saving land and water, despite high initial costs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Water wealth, Pg6

Punjab's severe groundwater over-extraction, driven by rice-wheat cultivation, exacerbates wealth disparity among farmers, demanding urgent policy interventions and crop diversification.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Water wealth, Pg6

Punjab's severe groundwater over-extraction, driven by rice-wheat cultivation, exacerbates wealth disparity among farmers, demanding urgent policy interventions and crop diversification.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Using Trade Treaty Policy to Strengthen Arbitration, Pg6

India leverages new BITs and FTAs to bolster domestic commercial arbitration, enhancing predictability and trust for foreign investors, aiming to become a global hub.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Using Trade Treaty Policy to Strengthen Arbitration, Pg6

India leverages new BITs and FTAs to bolster domestic commercial arbitration, enhancing predictability and trust for foreign investors, aiming to become a global hub.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Reiterating the Basics of Criminalisation, Pg7

Supreme Court strikes down UP Gangsters Act, asserting legislative primacy in defining crimes and punishments, upholding fundamental rights against executive overreach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Reiterating the Basics of Criminalisation, Pg7

Supreme Court strikes down UP Gangsters Act, asserting legislative primacy in defining crimes and punishments, upholding fundamental rights against executive overreach.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Breakdown of civic infra in India, Pg7

Systemic governance failures, bureaucratic corruption, and public apathy lead to daily civic infrastructure breakdowns and fatalities across India, demanding urgent accountability reforms.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Breakdown of civic infra in India, Pg7

Systemic governance failures, bureaucratic corruption, and public apathy lead to daily civic infrastructure breakdowns and fatalities across India, demanding urgent accountability reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Towards Recognising Women Farmers, Pg10

Maharashtra passes landmark Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, granting independent recognition and scheme access, addressing gender disparity in agriculture and land ownership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Towards Recognising Women Farmers, Pg10

Maharashtra passes landmark Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, granting independent recognition and scheme access, addressing gender disparity in agriculture and land ownership.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amount absorbed by RBI via overnight VRRR auction, Pg10

RBI absorbs ₹71,971 crore via overnight VRRR auction to manage massive ₹4.92 lakh crore banking system liquidity surplus.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amount absorbed by RBI via overnight VRRR auction, Pg10

RBI absorbs ₹71,971 crore via overnight VRRR auction to manage massive ₹4.92 lakh crore banking system liquidity surplus.

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

UNSC seat bid keeps Jaishankar’s schedule packed, Pg13

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar engages in extensive diplomatic meetings at UNGA, garnering support for India's 2028-29 UNSC non-permanent seat bid.

UNSC seat bid keeps Jaishankar’s schedule packed, Pg13

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar engages in extensive diplomatic meetings at UNGA, garnering support for India's 2028-29 UNSC non-permanent seat bid.

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

Regulator warns against careless use of antibiotics, Pg14

India's drug regulator, CDSCO, cautions public against careless use of antibiotics and painkillers, highlighting kidney damage risks and mandating prescriptions.

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

Regulator warns against careless use of antibiotics, Pg14

India's drug regulator, CDSCO, cautions public against careless use of antibiotics and painkillers, highlighting kidney damage risks and mandating prescriptions.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 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

Trump, Greenland, Denmark Sign Deal In Bid To End Arctic Stand-Off, Pg16

US, Greenland, and Denmark ink deal boosting American military presence, ending Arctic standoff over the strategic island.

Trump, Greenland, Denmark Sign Deal In Bid To End Arctic Stand-Off, Pg16

US, Greenland, and Denmark ink deal boosting American military presence, ending Arctic standoff over the strategic island.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.K. to Offer Saudi Arabia Aerial Refuelling to Counter Houthi Strikes, Pg16

Britain commits aerial refuelling support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi rebels in Yemen, securing UK interests amidst escalating regional conflict.

U.K. to Offer Saudi Arabia Aerial Refuelling to Counter Houthi Strikes, Pg16

Britain commits aerial refuelling support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi rebels in Yemen, securing UK interests amidst escalating regional conflict.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 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 InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran hints at Hormuz dialogue with US as Houthis advance in Bab el-Mandeb strait, Pg2

Iran offers US dialogue on Strait of Hormuz amidst Houthi advances in Bab el-Mandeb, seeking diplomatic resolution at UN General Assembly.

Iran hints at Hormuz dialogue with US as Houthis advance in Bab el-Mandeb strait, Pg2

Iran offers US dialogue on Strait of Hormuz amidst Houthi advances in Bab el-Mandeb, seeking diplomatic resolution at UN General Assembly.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

14 Times In 10 Months, Two Election Commissioners Objected On Record To Steps Taken By Commission — From Keeping Them In The Dark To Adding New Voters And Deleting Names, Pg3

Two Election Commissioners formally objected 14 times to ECI decisions on voter rolls, alleging lack of transparency and unauthorized actions, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

14 Times In 10 Months, Two Election Commissioners Objected On Record To Steps Taken By Commission — From Keeping Them In The Dark To Adding New Voters And Deleting Names, Pg3

Two Election Commissioners formally objected 14 times to ECI decisions on voter rolls, alleging lack of transparency and unauthorized actions, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

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

Karnataka wants Kasturirangan report reviewed, Pg8

Karnataka Assembly rejects Kasturirangan Report for Western Ghats, demanding review and ground truthing due to "unscientific" satellite data.

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

Karnataka wants Kasturirangan report reviewed, Pg8

Karnataka Assembly rejects Kasturirangan Report for Western Ghats, demanding review and ground truthing due to "unscientific" satellite data.

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

Saving the rhino, restoring grasslands, Pg12

India's successful rhino conservation strategy boosts population to over 4,000, expanding range and restoring critical grassland habitats by 2031.

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

Saving the rhino, restoring grasslands, Pg12

India's successful rhino conservation strategy boosts population to over 4,000, expanding range and restoring critical grassland habitats by 2031.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Building Trust Is Key In Warnings On Melting Glaciers, Pg13

Himalayan disasters like rock-ice avalanches and debris flows, exacerbated by deglaciation, demand robust cross-border early warning systems and community trust for effective mitigation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Building Trust Is Key In Warnings On Melting Glaciers, Pg13

Himalayan disasters like rock-ice avalanches and debris flows, exacerbated by deglaciation, demand robust cross-border early warning systems and community trust for effective mitigation.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related IndustriesGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

How much of food spending reaches farmers?, Pg13

New study reveals Indian farmers receive 57.8% of at-home food spending, significantly higher than global averages, but less from food consumed away from home.

How much of food spending reaches farmers?, Pg13

New study reveals Indian farmers receive 57.8% of at-home food spending, significantly higher than global averages, but less from food consumed away from home.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

AI is now a great-power game. Three difficult questions for India, Pg13

US-China AI dialogue intensifies, raising strategic stability concerns and posing three critical questions for India's technological future and global positioning.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

AI is now a great-power game. Three difficult questions for India, Pg13

US-China AI dialogue intensifies, raising strategic stability concerns and posing three critical questions for India's technological future and global positioning.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Starting this week, IAF to host second edition of multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti, Pg15

IAF hosts second Tarang Shakti multinational air exercise in Jodhpur, involving 40 nations and advanced combat aircraft for enhanced interoperability and tactical training.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Starting this week, IAF to host second edition of multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti, Pg15

IAF hosts second Tarang Shakti multinational air exercise in Jodhpur, involving 40 nations and advanced combat aircraft for enhanced interoperability and tactical training.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Architecture

An Indian Portrait From Venice, Pg16

India's acclaimed return to the Venice Biennale with 'Geographies of Distance: Returning Home' showcases diverse art, boosting cultural diplomacy and soft power.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Architecture

An Indian Portrait From Venice, Pg16

India's acclaimed return to the Venice Biennale with 'Geographies of Distance: Returning Home' showcases diverse art, boosting cultural diplomacy and soft power.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Government flags new fiscal strains for states from ageing, AI, climate risks, Pg17

Government flags significant fiscal strains for states due to demographic ageing, AI, and climate risks, necessitating spending overhaul for 2047 development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Government flags new fiscal strains for states from ageing, AI, climate risks, Pg17

Government flags significant fiscal strains for states due to demographic ageing, AI, and climate risks, necessitating spending overhaul for 2047 development.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

55 Indian Cities In World's Fastest-Growing 100, Pg17

55 Indian cities feature among the world's fastest-growing 100, with Delhi projected for significant GDP increase by 2050.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

55 Indian Cities In World's Fastest-Growing 100, Pg17

55 Indian cities feature among the world's fastest-growing 100, with Delhi projected for significant GDP increase by 2050.

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

Soaring demand for AI chips: What 'supercycle' means, Pg18

AI fuels semiconductor "supercycle" with soaring chip demand, prompting India's ISM 2.0 to boost domestic manufacturing and R&D.

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

Soaring demand for AI chips: What 'supercycle' means, Pg18

AI fuels semiconductor "supercycle" with soaring chip demand, prompting India's ISM 2.0 to boost domestic manufacturing and R&D.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Secular, religious, non-religious: How Constituent Assembly debated UCC, Pg18

Constituent Assembly fiercely debated Uniform Civil Code, balancing religious freedom, social reform, and national unity, shaping Article 44's inclusion.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Secular, religious, non-religious: How Constituent Assembly debated UCC, Pg18

Constituent Assembly fiercely debated Uniform Civil Code, balancing religious freedom, social reform, and national unity, shaping Article 44's inclusion.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Evolution of Houthis: Local movement to Red Sea power, Pg18

Houthis transform from local movement to Red Sea power, threatening global shipping and oil exports, complicating US-Iran diplomacy.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Evolution of Houthis: Local movement to Red Sea power, Pg18

Houthis transform from local movement to Red Sea power, threatening global shipping and oil exports, complicating US-Iran diplomacy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How SC has strengthened safeguards around re-arrest, Pg18

Supreme Court mandates judicial approval for re-arrests, allowing compensation for illegal detention, strengthening Article 22 safeguards against unconstitutional custody.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How SC has strengthened safeguards around re-arrest, Pg18

Supreme Court mandates judicial approval for re-arrests, allowing compensation for illegal detention, strengthening Article 22 safeguards against unconstitutional custody.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 4: Corporate Governance

Corporate Social Responsibility in Coal India Limited: A Journey from Community Welfare to Inclusive Growth

Coal India Limited consistently exceeds CSR obligations, investing ₹7,276 crore in community welfare, national missions, and inclusive growth, impacting 3.56 crore lives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 4: Corporate Governance

Corporate Social Responsibility in Coal India Limited: A Journey from Community Welfare to Inclusive Growth

Coal India Limited consistently exceeds CSR obligations, investing ₹7,276 crore in community welfare, national missions, and inclusive growth, impacting 3.56 crore lives.

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

SEMICON India 2026: From Silicon to Systems, India’s Semiconductor Journey on Display

SEMICON India 2026 showcased India's expanding semiconductor ecosystem, from indigenous chip design to advanced manufacturing, talent development, and policy-driven production.

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

SEMICON India 2026: From Silicon to Systems, India’s Semiconductor Journey on Display

SEMICON India 2026 showcased India's expanding semiconductor ecosystem, from indigenous chip design to advanced manufacturing, talent development, and policy-driven production.

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

National Single Window System

National Single Window System streamlines business approvals, boosting India's ease of doing business and fostering investment through digital integration.

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

National Single Window System

National Single Window System streamlines business approvals, boosting India's ease of doing business and fostering investment through digital integration.

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

Progressing Towards Universal Health Coverage

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY marks eight years, covering 33% of India's population and funding 13.25 crore admissions, significantly reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

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

Progressing Towards Universal Health Coverage

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY marks eight years, covering 33% of India's population and funding 13.25 crore admissions, significantly reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Art & CulturePrelims

11th Ayurveda Day

On 11th Ayurveda Day, India highlights a decade of integrating ancient healing into modern healthcare via government schemes, scientific research, and global outreach.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 1: Art & CulturePrelims

11th Ayurveda Day

On 11th Ayurveda Day, India highlights a decade of integrating ancient healing into modern healthcare via government schemes, scientific research, and global outreach.

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