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GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.

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

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

​High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Indian DiasporaGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 3: Space Technology

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

China selects Pakistani astronauts for Tiangong space station, deepening strategic ties amid US exclusion and space race dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Study reveals high prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing need for routine screening and early intervention.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

China in mind, India and Japan move to deepen defence ties, Pg8

India welcomes Japan's relaxed arms export policy, enhancing defence cooperation amid China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

After Germany, now France waives off transit visas for Indian flyers, Pg8

France eases travel for Indian flyers, waiving off transit visas from April 10, 2026, boosting Indo-French relations after Macron's visit.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10

Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.

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

Online gaming rules expand compliance, leave room for esports, Pg13

Government unveils online gaming regulations establishing Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) for oversight, compliance, and user protection starting May 1.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Net FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15

India's FDI rebounds to $4.6 billion in February, marking a four-year high amid shifting global investor sentiment.

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

Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15

RBI bulletin warns West Asia conflict may hike energy costs, disrupt trade, and destabilize financial markets, impacting India's economic outlook.

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