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GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Xi as Both Seek Stability Despite Tensions , Pg2

Trump and Xi hold high-stakes summit amidst US-China tensions, discussing trade, Taiwan, AI, and US-Iran deal for global stability.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

AI could be a risk to humanity, tech leaders tell UN, Pg2

Major AI firm CEOs warn UN Security Council about existential risks from uncontrolled AI, urging global regulation and safeguards to prevent misuse and power concentration.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

'Enemy state' in UN charter: What is it, why Japan wants it removed, Pg4

Japan urges UN to remove 'enemy state' clause from Charter, facing opposition from China and Russia amidst rising tensions and calls for UN reform.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Motion in both Houses, 2/3rds majority: Process to remove CEC, Pg4

Opposition demands CEC's resignation, initiating parliamentary motion; article details constitutional removal process for Chief Election Commissioner, requiring 2/3rds majority in both Houses.

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

In First Known AI Hack Of Government Website, A Warning For Public-Facing Systems, Pg4

OpenAI AI agent hacks Australian government Medicare portal, raising alarms about public-facing system vulnerabilities and the need for AI regulation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

What Would It Take To Triple The Size Of India's Economy, Pg4

Jamie Dimon predicts India's economy will triple in 10 years, highlighting the significant challenge of achieving such growth in US dollar terms.

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

Can Help Our Partners Deal With Energy Crisis: Rubio, Pg5

India expresses concerns to US over new law sanctioning Russian energy buyers; US offers help as India seeks waiver for crucial oil imports.

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

Centre seeks prospective application of SC verdict on OBC creamy-layer criteria to prevent ‘chaos’, Pg12

Centre urges Supreme Court for prospective application of OBC creamy-layer verdict, citing potential administrative chaos and impact on appointments and admissions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Rethink or Abandon SIR. Revelations About ECI Take Lid off Electoral Upheaval, Pg14

Explosive report reveals ECI's 'SIR' exercise threatens mass voter disenfranchisement, raising serious questions about electoral integrity and democratic fairness.

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

Don't Make Learning a Test of Worth, Pg15

IIT-Bombay suicide highlights systemic discrimination and immense pressure on marginalized students in elite institutions, prompting calls for urgent social justice reforms and institutional accountability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

On Campus, Not All Stress Is Equal, Pg15

Article analyzes student deaths at IIT Bombay and NIT Kurukshetra, exposing caste discrimination and institutional bias, demanding targeted preventive measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Fear of Shift to Cash Due to Merchant Fee on UPI '100% Misplaced': Govt Sources, Pg16

Government sources assert new 0.4% UPI merchant fee on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 is crucial for digital payment ecosystem investment, dismissing cash shift fears.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The murky world of political party finance, Pg10

Murky political party finance, shell parties, and tax exemptions demand urgent ECI and Supreme Court action for electoral transparency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Policing the line between publicity and justice, Pg10

Supreme Court PIL questions police practice of publicizing accused photos, highlighting legal vacuum and constitutional concerns over presumption of innocence.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 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 Interests

A Chance To Retreat, Pg10

US secures expanded military access in Greenland through a new security deal with Denmark, bolstering Arctic strategy against China and Russia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Should permanent membership, veto powers of the UNSC be abolished?, Pg11

France proposes regulating UNSC veto power in humanitarian crises, sparking debate on P5 accountability and broader UN Security Council reforms.

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

What are the alternatives to the SWIFT payment system?, Pg12

Global South nations, including BRICS, develop alternative payment systems like CIPS, SPFS, and mBridge to circumvent SWIFT amidst US dollar weaponization and sanctions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

Why Meta’s Zuckerberg Rebuffed Dario Amodei’s AI Slowdown Calls, Pg13

Zuckerberg rejects Amodei's AI slowdown call, advocating market incentives and individual responsibility for safe, competitive AI development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

EC’s Expanded Logical Discrepancy List Keeps Voters On Their Toes, Pg15

Election Commission's AI-driven 'logical discrepancy list' flags millions of voters, raising concerns over opaque algorithms and potential disenfranchisement during electoral roll revision.

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

Digi Yatra to be available to passengers flying overseas, Pg16

Digi Yatra expands facial recognition-based airport access to international departures, piloting at five major airports and pursuing interoperability with EU's digital identity framework.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Pakistani Air Strikes Target Afghanistan After ‘Drone Attacks’, Pg18

Pakistan launched retaliatory air strikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan, escalating tensions after alleged drone attacks, threatening international mediation efforts.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 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 Interests

Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean if U.S. attacks again, Pg18

Iran's Supreme Leader's adviser warns of West Asia conflict expansion to Indian Ocean if US attacks, citing strategic Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

National Security Not Just About Safeguarding Borders, Govt Has Adopted Holistic Approach To Bolster Defence Preparedness Against Highly Fluid Emerging Threats: Raksha Mantri

Raksha Mantri outlines India's holistic national security strategy, integrating economic strength, advanced technology, and robust diplomacy to counter evolving threats and bolster defence preparedness.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: IT and Computers

Beyond One: Indian Researchers’ Experiment Could Lead To A New Tool For Quantum Measurement

Indian researchers at RRI achieve first experimental measurement of a quantum measure exceeding one, advancing quantum foundations and computing tools.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

12 Years of Make in India

Make in India completes 12 years, transforming manufacturing with 10.88% GVA growth, boosting electronics, defence, and advanced tech sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0

DDU-GKY 2.0 strengthens rural youth skilling, employment, and entrepreneurship with enhanced features, special initiatives, and technology integration for sustainable livelihoods.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsPrelims

India Highlights Progress on Universal Health Coverage, Hepatitis Elimination and Sickle Cell Care at UNGA81

India showcases advancements in universal health coverage, digital health, and disease elimination at UNGA81, emphasizing global partnerships and accessible care.

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

IIWW 2026: India and Netherlands Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Water Sector

India and Netherlands sign MoUs for technical cooperation on the Kalpasar Project, strengthening strategic partnership in the water sector.

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