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GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

CBI searches 80 locations, nabs 2 over ‘digital arrests’, Pg1

CBI's 'Operation Chakra-VI' busts massive 'digital arrest' cyber scam network, conducting 80 searches, arresting two, and uncovering ₹2 crore money laundering.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

CBI searches 80 locations, nabs 2 over ‘digital arrests’, Pg1

CBI's 'Operation Chakra-VI' busts massive 'digital arrest' cyber scam network, conducting 80 searches, arresting two, and uncovering ₹2 crore money laundering.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Oppn. seeks rollback of new FCRA rules, flags adverse impact on civil society, Pg1

Opposition leaders urge PM Modi to withdraw new FCRA rules, warning of civil society strangulation and constitutional freedom violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Oppn. seeks rollback of new FCRA rules, flags adverse impact on civil society, Pg1

Opposition leaders urge PM Modi to withdraw new FCRA rules, warning of civil society strangulation and constitutional freedom violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2

India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2

India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8

India and South Korea forge strategic shipbuilding alliance, with Korean giants investing in green shipyards to boost India's maritime industry by 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8

India and South Korea forge strategic shipbuilding alliance, with Korean giants investing in green shipyards to boost India's maritime industry by 2047.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Onerous rules, Pg8

Centre notifies stringent FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, imposing onerous restrictions on NGOs, sparking fears of stifling civil society and advocacy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Onerous rules, Pg8

Centre notifies stringent FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, imposing onerous restrictions on NGOs, sparking fears of stifling civil society and advocacy.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Keeping humanity at the centre of the AI revolution, Pg8

Pope Leo XIV and global leaders demand urgent human-centric AI governance, fearing job displacement, misinformation, and threats to human dignity amidst the tech revolution.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

Keeping humanity at the centre of the AI revolution, Pg8

Pope Leo XIV and global leaders demand urgent human-centric AI governance, fearing job displacement, misinformation, and threats to human dignity amidst the tech revolution.

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

Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9

Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.

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

Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9

Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related IndustriesGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10

ADB approves $42.2 million to boost Northeast India's bamboo industry, supporting community-based resource projects across six states.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Food Processing and Related IndustriesGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10

ADB approves $42.2 million to boost Northeast India's bamboo industry, supporting community-based resource projects across six states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Revisiting India’s ultrasound laws, Pg10

India's PCPNDT Act, aimed at curbing female foeticide, faces reform calls for hindering cancer diagnostics and failing to adapt to AI-enabled ultrasound.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Revisiting India’s ultrasound laws, Pg10

India's PCPNDT Act, aimed at curbing female foeticide, faces reform calls for hindering cancer diagnostics and failing to adapt to AI-enabled ultrasound.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Air Suvidha 2.0 portal launched for Ebola screening, Pg14

Ministry of Civil Aviation and DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal, enabling contactless Ebola screening and bolstering public health surveillance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Air Suvidha 2.0 portal launched for Ebola screening, Pg14

Ministry of Civil Aviation and DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal, enabling contactless Ebola screening and bolstering public health surveillance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

More drugs to get QR codes amid fight against fake products, Pg14

Union Health Ministry expands QR code mandate to vaccines, antimicrobials, and anti-cancer drugs under Drugs Rules, 1945, combating spurious medicines.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

More drugs to get QR codes amid fight against fake products, Pg14

Union Health Ministry expands QR code mandate to vaccines, antimicrobials, and anti-cancer drugs under Drugs Rules, 1945, combating spurious medicines.

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

Netra, India’s airborne surveillance platform, gets final operational nod, Pg14

India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance, boosting IAF's strategic surveillance capabilities after pivotal roles in Balakot.

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

Netra, India’s airborne surveillance platform, gets final operational nod, Pg14

India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance, boosting IAF's strategic surveillance capabilities after pivotal roles in Balakot.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, say sources, Pg16

Iraq threatens to exit OPEC over demands for significantly increased oil production quotas, potentially destabilizing global energy markets.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, say sources, Pg16

Iraq threatens to exit OPEC over demands for significantly increased oil production quotas, potentially destabilizing global energy markets.

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

China defends recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan after ‘alarm’, Pg16

China defends provocative patrols east of Taiwan, drawing 'alarm' from UK, France, Germany over freedom of navigation.

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

China defends recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan after ‘alarm’, Pg16

China defends provocative patrols east of Taiwan, drawing 'alarm' from UK, France, Germany over freedom of navigation.

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 warns against Hormuz Strait crossings without authorisation, Pg16

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten action against unauthorized Strait of Hormuz crossings and propose 'maritime service fees', drawing sharp US condemnation over international waterway principles.

Iran warns against Hormuz Strait crossings without authorisation, Pg16

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten action against unauthorized Strait of Hormuz crossings and propose 'maritime service fees', drawing sharp US condemnation over international waterway principles.

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

Saving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1

Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.

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

Saving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1

Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

PM Modi to be Guest of Honour at Seychelles' 50th National Day, Pg5

PM Modi to grace Seychelles' 50th National Day as Guest of Honour, strengthening bilateral ties with military participation and high-level talks.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

PM Modi to be Guest of Honour at Seychelles' 50th National Day, Pg5

PM Modi to grace Seychelles' 50th National Day as Guest of Honour, strengthening bilateral ties with military participation and high-level talks.

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

300 exotic items up for grabs as MEA opens up its gift collection to public, Pg6

MEA opens its Toshakhana, auctioning 300 exotic gifts like Rolex watches to the public for the first time, with proceeds funding the Consolidated Fund of India.

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

300 exotic items up for grabs as MEA opens up its gift collection to public, Pg6

MEA opens its Toshakhana, auctioning 300 exotic gifts like Rolex watches to the public for the first time, with proceeds funding the Consolidated Fund of India.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Trauma centre: Why states dragging their feet, Pg8

Supreme Court slams states for lagging 112 NERS integration, advocates 'Right to Trauma Care' law amidst poor emergency response.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

Trauma centre: Why states dragging their feet, Pg8

Supreme Court slams states for lagging 112 NERS integration, advocates 'Right to Trauma Care' law amidst poor emergency response.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

A Nalanda model for the 21st century, Pg10

India must embrace 'cognitive power' for 21st-century national advantage, leveraging a modern Nalanda model for strategic development and global influence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

A Nalanda model for the 21st century, Pg10

India must embrace 'cognitive power' for 21st-century national advantage, leveraging a modern Nalanda model for strategic development and global influence.

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

Global South is becoming another India-China arena, Pg10

China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.

Global South is becoming another India-China arena, Pg10

China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

‘100%’ tag on label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined 2 companies, Pg12

CCPA fines two companies Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' product claims, enforcing Consumer Protection Act 2019 against deceptive advertising and unfair trade practices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

‘100%’ tag on label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined 2 companies, Pg12

CCPA fines two companies Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' product claims, enforcing Consumer Protection Act 2019 against deceptive advertising and unfair trade practices.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

If passport is not proof of citizenship, what is, Pg12

MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

If passport is not proof of citizenship, what is, Pg12

MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.

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

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

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

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

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

Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13

Government, RBI's bond measures pull $2 billion FPI money in two weeks, matching eight months' total, fueling global index inclusion hopes.

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

Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13

Government, RBI's bond measures pull $2 billion FPI money in two weeks, matching eight months' total, fueling global index inclusion hopes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Relief to digital fraud victims: How losses up to Rs 50K can be recovered, Pg13

RBI's new compensation mechanism offers digital fraud victims up to 85% recovery on losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Relief to digital fraud victims: How losses up to Rs 50K can be recovered, Pg13

RBI's new compensation mechanism offers digital fraud victims up to 85% recovery on losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027.

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

‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13

Ministry report reveals staggering Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun in major infrastructure projects, with expenditure at 51% of revised costs.

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

‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13

Ministry report reveals staggering Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun in major infrastructure projects, with expenditure at 51% of revised costs.

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

RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13

RBI's G-sec holdings hit a 13-year high, reaching 17.6% of outstanding issuance due to aggressive bond purchases and OMOs for liquidity injection.

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

RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13

RBI's G-sec holdings hit a 13-year high, reaching 17.6% of outstanding issuance due to aggressive bond purchases and OMOs for liquidity injection.

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