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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

CBDT recovers ₹14,601 crore in taxes from undisclosed offshore investments exposed by Panama, Paradise, and Pandora Papers investigations.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

GS 2: PolityGS 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

Carney, on 3-nation tour, to meet Modi on March 2, Pg7

Canadian PM Carney to meet Modi on March 2, aiming to reset ties and boost trade, energy, and AI cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

India unveils 'Prahaar', its first counter-terrorism policy, emphasizing zero tolerance and intelligence-led prevention amid cross-border threats and technological challenges.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Basavaraju to Hidma, Sonu to Devuji, top Maoists killed or surrendered since last year, Pg9

Top Maoist leaders neutralized: Basavaraju killed, Sonu, Devuji surrender, marking a turning point in anti-Maoist operations since 2024.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Naxalism nears end, work of democracy goes on, Pg10

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals near-end of Naxalism; focus shifts to development, forest rights, and inclusive governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

India hosts Global AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling MANAV vision, Delhi Declaration, and attracting massive AI infrastructure investments, aiming global south leadership.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: The Freedom StruggleGS 2: Education Sector

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

NCERT textbook revision claims Congress leaders accepted Partition as the only solution, sparking debate on historical narratives and political accountability.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

To make India full member, IEA needs to amend founding charter, Pg13

India seeks full IEA membership, prompting potential charter amendment to include non-OECD nations amidst growing global energy demand.

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

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

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

FM launches NMP 2.0, sets eye on Rs 16.72 lakh cr of asset monetisation by 2030, Pg15

FM unveils NMP 2.0 targeting Rs 16.72 lakh crore via asset monetization by 2030, boosting infrastructure investment.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

French investors to pay capital gains on stock market investment, Pg15

India amends tax treaty with France; French investors face capital gains tax on Indian stock market investments, potentially boosting revenue.

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

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

India grapples with rising adolescent mental health crisis, exacerbated by digital environment, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive interventions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

AI for all, Pg8

India embraces AI democratization amid challenges in infrastructure, global cooperation, and governance, signaling potential to shape AI's orderly growth.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India's Green Ammonia Auction sets global benchmark with prices 40-50% lower than EU, boosting clean energy transition.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary panel questions PM's Israel visit timing amidst West Asia tensions, raises concerns over Chabahar Port funding and MEA budget.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ nations to boost legislative cooperation and address shared global issues.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

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

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India among top contributors to global pesticide toxicity, risking biodiversity; new bill aims for safer alternatives, faces scrutiny.

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