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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

After Minister, Secy's kin availed of agri subsidy scheme, new rules bar them, Pg1

Following exposé, Centre amends National Horticulture Board scheme, barring kin of constitutional post holders, ministers, and government employees from agri subsidies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

After Minister, Secy's kin availed of agri subsidy scheme, new rules bar them, Pg1

Following 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: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Doval Heads To Beijing, Boundary Talks With Wang Yi Tomorrow, Pg1

NSA Doval heads to Beijing for crucial 25th round of Special Representative talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to address boundary dispute and ease tensions.

Doval Heads To Beijing, Boundary Talks With Wang Yi Tomorrow, Pg1

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

Our private space ecosystem can become major force for India and the world, PM tells start-ups, Pg8

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

Our private space ecosystem can become major force for India and the world, PM tells start-ups, Pg8

PM 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 JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The Personalised Vaccine That Could Cut Skin Cancer Death Risk, Pg9

New 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 JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The Personalised Vaccine That Could Cut Skin Cancer Death Risk, Pg9

New personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran, combined with Keytruda, significantly reduces skin cancer recurrence and death risk by up to 59%.

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

Importance of elephant corridors in reducing conflict, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to survey elephant corridors, prohibiting coercive measures against elephant movement to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

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

Importance of elephant corridors in reducing conflict, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to survey elephant corridors, prohibiting coercive measures against elephant movement to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

5 years on, how India has warmed up to the Taliban, Pg9

India strategically deepens 'cautious engagement' with the Taliban regime, balancing investments, security concerns, and regional power dynamics five years post-takeover.

5 years on, how India has warmed up to the Taliban, Pg9

India strategically deepens 'cautious engagement' with the Taliban regime, balancing investments, security concerns, and regional power dynamics five years post-takeover.

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

AI is transforming cyber attacks as well as defences: What this means for India, Pg9

AI's rapid adoption amplifies sophisticated cyber threats, challenging India's defenses and critical infrastructure, necessitating robust policy and indigenous AI capabilities.

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

AI is transforming cyber attacks as well as defences: What this means for India, Pg9

AI's rapid adoption amplifies sophisticated cyber threats, challenging India's defenses and critical infrastructure, necessitating robust policy and indigenous AI capabilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

What Young Want, And Why Creating Good Jobs Is No Longer Optional, Pg10

Urban Indian youth seek formal, high-paying jobs, but survey shows expectations clash with market reality, necessitating urgent structural economic transformation for quality employment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

What Young Want, And Why Creating Good Jobs Is No Longer Optional, Pg10

Urban Indian youth seek formal, high-paying jobs, but survey shows expectations clash with market reality, necessitating urgent structural economic transformation for quality employment.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Measuring Manufacturing Growth Afresh: Three Questions, Pg11

Expert analysis raises critical questions on India's manufacturing growth data, citing inconsistencies in GVA deflator, and divergence between GVA and IIP.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Measuring Manufacturing Growth Afresh: Three Questions, Pg11

Expert analysis raises critical questions on India's manufacturing growth data, citing inconsistencies in GVA deflator, and divergence between GVA and IIP.

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

What India can learn from EU's AI reset, Pg11

EU's AI Act reset offers India crucial lessons for adaptive AI regulation, balancing innovation with robust citizen safeguards and clarity.

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

What India can learn from EU's AI reset, Pg11

EU's AI Act reset offers India crucial lessons for adaptive AI regulation, balancing innovation with robust citizen safeguards and clarity.

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

Musk is keen, but what is holding up Starlink launch, Pg13

Starlink's India launch faces delays despite licenses, as government prioritizes security, data localization, and NavIC integration for satellite communication services.

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

Musk is keen, but what is holding up Starlink launch, Pg13

Starlink's India launch faces delays despite licenses, as government prioritizes security, data localization, and NavIC integration for satellite communication services.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: IT and Computers

Chipflation: Electronics See Years Of Price Hikes Replicated In 6 Mths, Pg13

AI investment boom fuels 'Chipflation,' driving unprecedented electronics price hikes, reversing decades of cost reduction, and impacting global consumer markets significantly.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: IT and Computers

Chipflation: Electronics See Years Of Price Hikes Replicated In 6 Mths, Pg13

AI investment boom fuels 'Chipflation,' driving unprecedented electronics price hikes, reversing decades of cost reduction, and impacting global consumer markets significantly.

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

When the inspector leaves: Can food safety become a daily habit?, Pg15

India's food safety regime struggles with consistent daily compliance, relying on intensive inspections rather than embedded routine practices, despite robust regulations.

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

When the inspector leaves: Can food safety become a daily habit?, Pg15

India's food safety regime struggles with consistent daily compliance, relying on intensive inspections rather than embedded routine practices, despite robust regulations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Global space norms find a firm footing in India’s new re-entry rules, Pg II

India unveils its first planned re-entry guidelines for space objects, establishing accountability and risk assessment for private operators to ensure orbital sustainability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Global space norms find a firm footing in India’s new re-entry rules, Pg II

India 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: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Triple Test, Adrift, Pg8

Supreme 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: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Triple Test, Adrift, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'Triple Test' for pending disputes under older ID Act, but majority rules it won't anchor new Industrial Relations Code.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Core Concerns, Pg8

India's core industrial sectors experienced a slowdown in July, driven by weak domestic demand, high costs, and increasing external dependence.

Core Concerns, Pg8

India's core industrial sectors experienced a slowdown in July, driven by weak domestic demand, high costs, and increasing external dependence.

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

Not ‘delulu’ — an AI tutor for every child in India, Pg8

Government plans AI-powered digital public infrastructure to offer free, equitable test preparation for all Indian students, transforming the coaching industry.

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

Not ‘delulu’ — an AI tutor for every child in India, Pg8

Government plans AI-powered digital public infrastructure to offer free, equitable test preparation for all Indian students, transforming the coaching industry.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

A Civilisational Approach To Social Media, Pg9

India should adopt a civilisational approach, blending traditional values with digital literacy, to prepare youth for social media and AI challenges, beyond mere bans.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

A Civilisational Approach To Social Media, Pg9

India 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 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The Rural-Urban Divide In Female Labour Force Participation, Pg9

Post-pandemic, India witnesses significant rise in female labour force participation, with rural areas outpacing urban growth, revealing stark regional disparities.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The Rural-Urban Divide In Female Labour Force Participation, Pg9

Post-pandemic, India witnesses significant rise in female labour force participation, with rural areas outpacing urban growth, revealing stark regional disparities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelims

Vande Mataram and the right to dissent, Pg10

New law on Vande Mataram sparks debate on individual conscience, fundamental rights, and the Supreme Court's Bijoe Emmanuel ruling.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelims

Vande Mataram and the right to dissent, Pg10

New law on Vande Mataram sparks debate on individual conscience, fundamental rights, and the Supreme Court's Bijoe Emmanuel ruling.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

What changes when AI moves from reading viral genomes to designing them?, Pg11

Stanford researchers use AI to design functional bacteriophage genomes, opening new medical avenues like phage therapy but raising significant biosecurity and governance challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

What changes when AI moves from reading viral genomes to designing them?, Pg11

Stanford researchers use AI to design functional bacteriophage genomes, opening new medical avenues like phage therapy but raising significant biosecurity and governance challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC committee pulls up Assam government for inaction over mining activity near Kaziranga, Pg14

Supreme Court-constituted panel criticizes Assam government for failing to curb illegal mining and protect Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone and animal corridors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC committee pulls up Assam government for inaction over mining activity near Kaziranga, Pg14

Supreme Court-constituted panel criticizes Assam government for failing to curb illegal mining and protect Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone and animal corridors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

BRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration at Visakhapatnam Meeting

BRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam, launching three key initiatives under India's 2026 chairship to boost sports cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

BRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration at Visakhapatnam Meeting

BRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam, launching three key initiatives under India's 2026 chairship to boost sports cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Rebuilding Farming Systems: Regenerative Agriculture for a Resilient India

Government boosts regenerative agriculture across India with schemes like NMNF and PKVY, aiming for healthier soils, climate resilience, and improved farmer prosperity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Rebuilding Farming Systems: Regenerative Agriculture for a Resilient India

Government boosts regenerative agriculture across India with schemes like NMNF and PKVY, aiming for healthier soils, climate resilience, and improved farmer prosperity.

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