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GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 1: Literature

Nation honours 131 personalities with Padma awards, Pg1

Central Government announces Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 individuals across diverse fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

​Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

Trump's Greenland pursuit sparks neo-colonialism debate amid Arctic melt, resource nationalism, and shifting global alliances, intensifying great-power climate wars.

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

India-UAE ties — stability, substance, strategic union, Pg10

India and UAE strengthen ties with strategic defence partnership, infrastructure investments, and ambitious trade targets by 2032.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

Governors' refusal to deliver mandated addresses sparks constitutional crisis, undermining state autonomy and federalism, raising concerns over politicization of gubernatorial roles.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies limits on High Courts' power to interfere in ongoing police investigations, emphasizing restraint and justification for intervention.

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

India, EU showing a fractured world another way to engage: von der Leyen, Pg14

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global fractures, FTA negotiations near conclusion, signaling strategic partnership and commitment to rules-based order.

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

Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14

President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.

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

Indian Navy squadron boosts maritime ties with Indonesia, Pg16

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron enhances maritime cooperation with Indonesian Navy through port call, professional exchanges, and joint training exercises.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Space Technology

ExoMiner++: planet spotter, PgII

NASA's ExoMiner++ AI identifies 7,000 potential exoplanets from TESS data, enhancing planet detection with explainable AI and open-source access.

GS 2: PolityGS 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

Maritime security to terror fight: India-EU pact ready, Pg3

India and EU to sign security and defence partnership pact, boosting ties amid trade and geopolitical considerations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Education Sector

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

Padma Awards 2024 conferred upon VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra, and unsung heroes for exceptional contributions across diverse fields.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

SC Judge raises concerns over executive's influence in judicial transfers, emphasizing the need to safeguard judicial independence and constitutional morality.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The return of trade policy as an instrument of statecraft, Pg12

India strategically leverages trade policy, forging agreements to balance economic interests, geopolitical considerations, and domestic imperatives amidst evolving global dynamics.

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

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

India aims for 10-fold nuclear capacity boost by 2047, focusing on thorium use and small modular reactors.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Notes from Davos: The bold, the bots and the bully, Pg13

Davos 2026 witnesses clash between Trump's isolationism and calls for global collaboration amid AI concerns and geopolitical shifts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Ashoka Chakra for astronaut Shubhanshu, Pg14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla receives Ashoka Chakra; President approves gallantry awards for 69 armed forces personnel on Republic Day.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Germany Drives Momentum in EU-India Free Trade Talks, Pg15

EU-India FTA gains momentum with German support, aiming to unlock trade benefits for 2 billion people by 2026.

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

Merz visit deepens Germany – India ties with strategic deals and shared vision, Pg15

German Chancellor's visit to India results in 19 agreements, deepening ties in defence, technology, energy, and trade.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

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

New cancer therapy hastens access, Pg20

Breakthrough: Scientists discover reliable method to grow helper T-cells from stem cells, revolutionizing immune-based cancer therapy accessibility.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Textile exporters flag risk to jobs, market loss from US tariffs, Pg23

Indian apparel exporters warn of job losses and market share erosion due to sustained US tariffs, urging government intervention.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

International Solar Alliance will continue to expand its footprint, Pg23

India reaffirms commitment to International Solar Alliance expansion despite US withdrawal, focusing on Middle East and Africa solar deployment.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India may slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, Pg23

India to slash car tariffs to 40% for EU imports, potentially boosting trade relations and market access.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: IT and Computers

‘There is an overall obsession with just our lifetime, without thinking about future generations... We need to move from this short-termism’, Pg24

Astrophysicist emphasizes long-term scientific funding, interdisciplinary research, and ethical AI development for societal advancement, urging shift from short-term thinking.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Why EU deal is better for farmers than one with US, Pg26

India favors EU trade deal over US due to lower agricultural import threat and export opportunities in seafood and spices.

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