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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC allows Odisha, Jharkhand judges to help with Bengal SIR, Pg3

Supreme Court enlists judges from Odisha, Jharkhand to expedite West Bengal electoral roll revision amidst discrepancies before February 28 deadline.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Vande Bharat Express set to roll between Srinagar and Jammu, Pg3

Vande Bharat Express to connect Srinagar and Jammu, reducing travel time to under 5 hours; Srinagar airport expansion approved.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Cabinet nod to rename Kerala as Keralam, PM says 'will of people', Pg8

Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam' following state assembly resolution, aligning with constitutional process under Article 3.

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: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

With Israel and broader Middle East, a diplomacy less defensive, more realist, Pg10

Modi's Israel visit signals deeper strategic ties amid Middle East shifts, balancing Palestinian support with pragmatic partnerships and regional power dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

After AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11

India's AI ambition faces reality check as insufficient funding threatens to relegate it to consumer status amid global tech race.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12

DGCA enforces strict safety measures for non-scheduled operators after recent aircraft accidents, ensuring transparency and accountability.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

Elephant attacks surge across central India due to habitat loss, mining, and climate change, intensifying human-wildlife conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unstable, too broad: No UPI payment data in new GDP series, Pg15

MoSPI declines UPI data for GDP calculation due to instability and broad payment categories, delaying accurate private consumption expenditure estimation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's dependence on imported oil may hit fresh full-year high in FY26, Pg15

India's oil import dependence hits 88.6% in FY26, driven by rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting economy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15

Indian IT sector faces turmoil as AI advancements threaten SaaS model, triggering stock crash and layoff fears.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

As PM visits Israel, how ties evolved over the years, Pg16

PM Modi's Israel visit highlights deepening ties amid regional tensions, focusing on defense, trade, and the IMEC corridor.

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

Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination drive, Pg1

Government launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and ensure equitable access.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

An Israel visit — its strategic, economic, regional impact, Pg6

PM Modi's Israel visit in 2026 focuses on defence, trade, and regional security amidst West Asia tensions and evolving alliances.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India’s trade strategy in a multipolar world, Pg6

India's proactive trade strategy includes FTAs with EU, USA, targeting $2 trillion exports by 2030 and global economic influence.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

​Inglorious retreat, Pg6

Supreme Court retreats from monitoring cow vigilantism, deeming 2018 guidelines 'unmanageable' amid concerns over rule of law and state inaction.

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

Attracting talent positioned abroad, Pg7

US H-1B visa changes prompt India to lure back talent through policy reforms and investment in R&D and infrastructure.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 1: Poverty and Developmental IssuesGS 1: World Wars

How the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front, Pg7

Russia-Ukraine war inflicts heavy economic costs: Ukraine faces $558 billion reconstruction, both nations grapple with inflation, reduced social spending.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 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

The evolving nature of trade agreements, Pg8

Trump's 'Agreements on Reciprocal Trade' challenge WTO norms, imposing imperialistic, one-sided conditions on developing nations, undermining trade multilateralism.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC declines plea to remove Aadhaar from SIR document list, cites RP Act, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Aadhaar's use in voter ID verification, citing the Representation of the People Act.

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

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

WhatsApp to enforce SIM-binding in India following DoT directive, enhancing security but raising user inconvenience concerns.

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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Modi’s Israel visit faces headwinds, Pg11

PM Modi's Israel visit navigates geopolitical tensions amid proposed 'hexagonal alliance' against Iran, impacting India's regional ties and interests.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Space Technology

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

MP urges probe into DoNER's fund underutilisation, implementation delays, and manpower shortages, also flags disaster-relief dues to West Bengal.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid as effective drug target, paving way for new generation of capsid-focused antiviral therapies.

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