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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

TARIFF & SANCTIONS

US sanctions on Russian oil firms threaten India's energy imports, forcing a reassessment of trade ties amid geopolitical pressures.

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

Don't put out AI content without consent: EC to parties

Election Commission restricts AI-generated content misuse without consent, mandating disclaimers and transparency for fair elections amidst rising deepfakes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Victims, perpetrators of terror equated in the name of global strategy: Jaishankar, Pg1.

Jaishankar slams Pakistan and China for shielding terrorists, questions UN's effectiveness in combating terrorism and ensuring global security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

AIIMS portal traces unidentified bodies, missing persons using DNA data, Pg4.

AIIMS launches 'UID' portal with 1,700+ records, using DNA to identify unidentified bodies and missing persons nationwide.

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

Unstable world, stable partner, Pg11.

India-ASEAN relations poised for deeper engagement amidst geopolitical shifts; Modi's Act East policy gains importance in unstable world.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The peacemaker's burden, Pg11.

US intervention ensures Netanyahu adheres to Gaza ceasefire amid violations, while pushing for broader peace, facing internal political challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Pendency issue in courts: Why SC flagged execution petitions, pg13.

Supreme Court flags alarming 8.82 lakh pending execution petitions, highlighting critical delays in justice delivery across India's lower courts.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related IndustriesGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Makhananomics: The politics behind govt's bid to boost Bihar's makhana industry, Pg13.

Government's Makhana Board initiative aims to boost Bihar's makhana industry, targeting economic growth and political gains among Mallah community.

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

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Data reveals 22% of Indian legislators have dynastic ties, challenging democratic ideals despite constitutional provisions and Representation of the People Act.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

IMF advises Asia to ease non-tariff barriers and boost regional trade amid US tariffs and AI investment surge.

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

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

RBI permits banks to finance up to 70% of corporate takeovers, ending decades-long ban and setting new lending guidelines.

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

NHAI to deploy NSVs on 20,000 km of highways: How it will scan for defects, Pg15.

NHAI to deploy Network Survey Vehicles across 20,000 km of highways for defect detection and infrastructure planning.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How widespread is cheating in chess?, Pg20.

Chess world grapples with cheating controversies involving AI, prompting stricter anti-cheating measures and ethical debates after a grandmaster's death.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Activists seek Centre’s help to check leachate discharge into Aravalis, Pg5.

Environmentalists and wildlife activists have urged the Union Environment Ministry to intervene in the illegal discharge of toxic leachate from the Bandhwari landfill into the Aravalis, raising concerns over health and ecological damage.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Fresh low pressure area may turn into a cyclone for Tamil Nadu, Pg6.

A new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm named ‘Cyclone Montha’ by Monday, expected to bring heavy rainfall across northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining districts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Sleeping deathtraps, Pg8

Bus fires expose lax safety standards; government urged to enforce stricter regulations and crash testing for sleeper buses nationwide.

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

Respect the health rights of India’s children, Pg8

Contaminated cough syrup deaths highlight regulatory gaps; India needs robust paediatric pharmacovigilance, essential medicine list, and strict OTC regulation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: World Wars

Sanctioning Russia, Pg8

Trump administration imposes fresh sanctions on Russia targeting oil giants, impacting India and China's trade relations.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

Great Nicobar port project faces scrutiny over inflated benefits, structural flaws, and environmental costs, questioning its viability and strategic importance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Victims and perpetrators of terrorism cannot be equated, says Jaishankar, Pg 10.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized the global approach to terrorism at an event marking 80 years of the United Nations (UN), citing Pakistan’s role in shielding terror groups at the UN Security Council and calling for urgent institutional reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

EC warns parties against misuse of AI-generated content during elections, Pg12

Election Commission cautions parties against AI-generated content misuse, mandating 'AI-Generated' labels for transparency in Bihar polls.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Gyan Bharatam Mission to ink pact with institutes, Pg12

Culture Ministry's Gyan Bharatam Mission partners with 20 institutes to conserve and digitize manuscripts, preserving India's heritage.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Government Budgeting

RBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft circular proposing limits on banks’ direct exposure to capital markets and acquisition financing to curb systemic risks and ensure prudent lending practices.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India opposed to any move that may affect truce in Gaza, Pg14

India opposes unilateral actions affecting Gaza truce, reaffirms commitment to two-state solution amid Israeli annexation bill.

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

Japan’s new PM commits to higher defence spend, ties with India, Quad, Pg14

Japan's new PM pledges increased defence spending, stronger Quad ties, and deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation amid regional security concerns.

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