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GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Fuel prices increase ₹7.5 after fourth hike, Pg1

Fuel prices surge ₹7.5/litre after fourth hike in 10 days amid rising crude oil prices and excise duty cuts.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Physicists are finding new ways to make electrons act strangely, Pg2

Physicists achieve fractional quantum Hall effect in pentalayer graphene without magnetic fields, paving way for advanced quantum computing.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

​Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Finance Commission transfers and equity issue, Pg6

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share, emphasizes equity; Southern states' share rises marginally amid fiscal disparity concerns.

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

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Mount Tokachi eruption in Hokkaido buries 60 houses, suspends train service, and leaves hundreds missing, triggering widespread panic and devastation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why is the Indian rupee falling?, Pg8

Indian Rupee plunges to ₹96 against dollar amid trade deficits, geopolitical tensions, and foreign capital outflows, impacting import costs.

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

India-U.S. ties, Iran crisis in focus as Quad Foreign Ministers meet today, Pg10

Quad Foreign Ministers convene amidst Iran crisis and trade tensions, reassessing goals and summit prospects amid evolving geopolitical landscape.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam tables UCC Bill aiming to ban polygamy, mandate marriage registration, and standardize divorce laws, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

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

Closely monitoring Ebola situation in Africa: Health Ministry, Pg12

Health Ministry intensifies Ebola surveillance nationwide following African outbreak; DGCA mandates passenger declarations and isolation protocols on flights from affected regions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 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

Sitharaman flags '3F' concerns: Fuel, fertiliser, foreign exchange, Pg1

Sitharaman highlights fuel, fertilizer, forex concerns amid West Asia crisis, emphasizes India's economic resilience and calls for confidence-building measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Energy, maritime security in focus, Quad meets today, Pg7

Quad ministers convene to address maritime security threats amid West Asia crisis and supply chain vulnerabilities, reaffirming commitment to Indo-Pacific stability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Indian researchers solve an old puzzle in chemistry, Pg8

Indian scientists create carbon-free molecule mimicking ferrocene's structure, using osmium and boron, potentially revolutionizing material science and answering a 7-decade-old chemistry puzzle.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid West Asia conflict squeeze, unravelling the real cost of India’s fertiliser imports, Pg8

India's fertiliser import bill surges to $27.2 billion amid West Asia conflict, impacting prices and rupee value.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Should RBI defend rupee, or let it find its own level, Pg9

RBI faces tough choice: Defend the Rupee amidst dwindling forex reserves or let market forces determine its value.

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

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.

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

RBI panel to examine potential of quantum tech in financial sector, Pg13

RBI forms expert panel Q-SAFE to assess quantum technology's impact on finance, addressing opportunities and cryptographic risks for secure ecosystem.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India turns net importer of finished steel, Pg13

India becomes net importer of finished steel in April, with imports rising 30.8% year-on-year to 0.7 million tonnes.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

Government declines blanket ALMM extension for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026, after stakeholder consultations, impacting renewable energy sector.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Crisil: Corporate margins in FY27 may fall by 200 bps due to crisis, Pg13

West Asia conflict threatens corporate profitability; Crisil forecasts 200 bps margin decline due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

I-T Dept flags common errors in SFT filings, Pg13

I-T Department finds errors in SFT filings by banks, mutual funds, including duplicate reporting and missing PAN details.

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