GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: GovernanceAfter Minister, Secy's kin availed of agri subsidy scheme, new rules bar them, Pg1Following exposé, Centre amends National Horticulture Board scheme, barring kin of constitutional post holders, ministers, and government employees from agri subsidies.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: GovernanceAfter Minister, Secy's kin availed of agri subsidy scheme, new rules bar them, Pg1Following exposé, Centre amends National Horticulture Board scheme, barring kin of constitutional post holders, ministers, and government employees from agri subsidies.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: IT and ComputersGS 2: International RelationsDoval Heads To Beijing, Boundary Talks With Wang Yi Tomorrow, Pg1NSA Doval heads to Beijing for crucial 25th round of Special Representative talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to address boundary dispute and ease tensions.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: IT and ComputersGS 2: International RelationsDoval Heads To Beijing, Boundary Talks With Wang Yi Tomorrow, Pg1NSA Doval heads to Beijing for crucial 25th round of Special Representative talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to address boundary dispute and ease tensions.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyOur private space ecosystem can become major force for India and the world, PM tells start-ups, Pg8PM Modi urges private space start-ups to become a global magnet for scientific talent, promising government support and stable policy for the burgeoning ecosystem.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyOur private space ecosystem can become major force for India and the world, PM tells start-ups, Pg8PM Modi urges private space start-ups to become a global magnet for scientific talent, promising government support and stable policy for the burgeoning ecosystem.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyThe Personalised Vaccine That Could Cut Skin Cancer Death Risk, Pg9New personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran, combined with Keytruda, significantly reduces skin cancer recurrence and death risk by up to 59%.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyThe Personalised Vaccine That Could Cut Skin Cancer Death Risk, Pg9New personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran, combined with Keytruda, significantly reduces skin cancer recurrence and death risk by up to 59%.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyImportance of elephant corridors in reducing conflict, Pg9Supreme Court directs Centre to survey elephant corridors, prohibiting coercive measures against elephant movement to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologyImportance of elephant corridors in reducing conflict, Pg9Supreme Court directs Centre to survey elephant corridors, prohibiting coercive measures against elephant movement to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: International Relations5 years on, how India has warmed up to the Taliban, Pg9India strategically deepens 'cautious engagement' with the Taliban regime, balancing investments, security concerns, and regional power dynamics five years post-takeover.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: International Relations5 years on, how India has warmed up to the Taliban, Pg9India strategically deepens 'cautious engagement' with the Taliban regime, balancing investments, security concerns, and regional power dynamics five years post-takeover.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyAI is transforming cyber attacks as well as defences: What this means for India, Pg9AI's rapid adoption amplifies sophisticated cyber threats, challenging India's defenses and critical infrastructure, necessitating robust policy and indigenous AI capabilities.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyAI is transforming cyber attacks as well as defences: What this means for India, Pg9AI's rapid adoption amplifies sophisticated cyber threats, challenging India's defenses and critical infrastructure, necessitating robust policy and indigenous AI capabilities.
GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: GovernanceGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyWhat Young Want, And Why Creating Good Jobs Is No Longer Optional, Pg10Urban Indian youth seek formal, high-paying jobs, but survey shows expectations clash with market reality, necessitating urgent structural economic transformation for quality employment.GS 3: EconomyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: GovernanceGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: EconomyWhat Young Want, And Why Creating Good Jobs Is No Longer Optional, Pg10Urban Indian youth seek formal, high-paying jobs, but survey shows expectations clash with market reality, necessitating urgent structural economic transformation for quality employment.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: 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: EconomyMeasuring Manufacturing Growth Afresh: Three Questions, Pg11Expert analysis raises critical questions on India's manufacturing growth data, citing inconsistencies in GVA deflator, and divergence between GVA and IIP.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS2: 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: EconomyMeasuring Manufacturing Growth Afresh: Three Questions, Pg11Expert analysis raises critical questions on India's manufacturing growth data, citing inconsistencies in GVA deflator, and divergence between GVA and IIP.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science & TechnologyWhat India can learn from EU's AI reset, Pg11EU's AI Act reset offers India crucial lessons for adaptive AI regulation, balancing innovation with robust citizen safeguards and clarity.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science & TechnologyWhat India can learn from EU's AI reset, Pg11EU's AI Act reset offers India crucial lessons for adaptive AI regulation, balancing innovation with robust citizen safeguards and clarity.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyMusk is keen, but what is holding up Starlink launch, Pg13Starlink's India launch faces delays despite licenses, as government prioritizes security, data localization, and NavIC integration for satellite communication services.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyMusk is keen, but what is holding up Starlink launch, Pg13Starlink's India launch faces delays despite licenses, as government prioritizes security, data localization, and NavIC integration for satellite communication services.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyChipflation: Electronics See Years Of Price Hikes Replicated In 6 Mths, Pg13AI investment boom fuels 'Chipflation,' driving unprecedented electronics price hikes, reversing decades of cost reduction, and impacting global consumer markets significantly.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyChipflation: Electronics See Years Of Price Hikes Replicated In 6 Mths, Pg13AI investment boom fuels 'Chipflation,' driving unprecedented electronics price hikes, reversing decades of cost reduction, and impacting global consumer markets significantly.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: GovernanceWhen the inspector leaves: Can food safety become a daily habit?, Pg15India's food safety regime struggles with consistent daily compliance, relying on intensive inspections rather than embedded routine practices, despite robust regulations.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Health SectorGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: GovernanceWhen the inspector leaves: Can food safety become a daily habit?, Pg15India's food safety regime struggles with consistent daily compliance, relying on intensive inspections rather than embedded routine practices, despite robust regulations.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGlobal space norms find a firm footing in India’s new re-entry rules, Pg IIIndia unveils its first planned re-entry guidelines for space objects, establishing accountability and risk assessment for private operators to ensure orbital sustainability.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGlobal space norms find a firm footing in India’s new re-entry rules, Pg IIIndia unveils its first planned re-entry guidelines for space objects, establishing accountability and risk assessment for private operators to ensure orbital sustainability.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: PolityTriple Test, Adrift, Pg8Supreme Court upholds 'Triple Test' for pending disputes under older ID Act, but majority rules it won't anchor new Industrial Relations Code.GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: PolityTriple Test, Adrift, Pg8Supreme Court upholds 'Triple Test' for pending disputes under older ID Act, but majority rules it won't anchor new Industrial Relations Code.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: 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 GrowthGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyCore Concerns, Pg8India's core industrial sectors experienced a slowdown in July, driven by weak domestic demand, high costs, and increasing external dependence.GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: 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 GrowthGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyCore Concerns, Pg8India's core industrial sectors experienced a slowdown in July, driven by weak domestic demand, high costs, and increasing external dependence.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: GovernanceNot ‘delulu’ — an AI tutor for every child in India, Pg8Government plans AI-powered digital public infrastructure to offer free, equitable test preparation for all Indian students, transforming the coaching industry.GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Education SectorGS2: E GovernanceGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: GovernanceNot ‘delulu’ — an AI tutor for every child in India, Pg8Government plans AI-powered digital public infrastructure to offer free, equitable test preparation for all Indian students, transforming the coaching industry.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelimsGS1: Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS4: Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating ValuesGS 2: GovernanceA Civilisational Approach To Social Media, Pg9India should adopt a civilisational approach, blending traditional values with digital literacy, to prepare youth for social media and AI challenges, beyond mere bans.GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelimsGS1: Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS4: Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating ValuesGS 2: GovernanceA Civilisational Approach To Social Media, Pg9India should adopt a civilisational approach, blending traditional values with digital literacy, to prepare youth for social media and AI challenges, beyond mere bans.
GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Indian SocietyThe Rural-Urban Divide In Female Labour Force Participation, Pg9Post-pandemic, India witnesses significant rise in female labour force participation, with rural areas outpacing urban growth, revealing stark regional disparities.GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Indian SocietyThe Rural-Urban Divide In Female Labour Force Participation, Pg9Post-pandemic, India witnesses significant rise in female labour force participation, with rural areas outpacing urban growth, revealing stark regional disparities.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityVande Mataram and the right to dissent, Pg10New law on Vande Mataram sparks debate on individual conscience, fundamental rights, and the Supreme Court's Bijoe Emmanuel ruling.GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: PolityVande Mataram and the right to dissent, Pg10New law on Vande Mataram sparks debate on individual conscience, fundamental rights, and the Supreme Court's Bijoe Emmanuel ruling.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyWhat changes when AI moves from reading viral genomes to designing them?, Pg11Stanford researchers use AI to design functional bacteriophage genomes, opening new medical avenues like phage therapy but raising significant biosecurity and governance challenges.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Health SectorGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: IT and ComputersGS3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyWhat changes when AI moves from reading viral genomes to designing them?, Pg11Stanford researchers use AI to design functional bacteriophage genomes, opening new medical avenues like phage therapy but raising significant biosecurity and governance challenges.
GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologySC committee pulls up Assam government for inaction over mining activity near Kaziranga, Pg14Supreme Court-constituted panel criticizes Assam government for failing to curb illegal mining and protect Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone and animal corridors.GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environment & EcologySC committee pulls up Assam government for inaction over mining activity near Kaziranga, Pg14Supreme Court-constituted panel criticizes Assam government for failing to curb illegal mining and protect Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone and animal corridors.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: International RelationsBRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration at Visakhapatnam MeetingBRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam, launching three key initiatives under India's 2026 chairship to boost sports cooperation.GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Vulnerable SectionsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: International RelationsBRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration at Visakhapatnam MeetingBRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam, launching three key initiatives under India's 2026 chairship to boost sports cooperation.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyRebuilding Farming Systems: Regenerative Agriculture for a Resilient IndiaGovernment boosts regenerative agriculture across India with schemes like NMNF and PKVY, aiming for healthier soils, climate resilience, and improved farmer prosperity.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS3: Technology Missions in AgricultureGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: EconomyRebuilding Farming Systems: Regenerative Agriculture for a Resilient IndiaGovernment boosts regenerative agriculture across India with schemes like NMNF and PKVY, aiming for healthier soils, climate resilience, and improved farmer prosperity.
