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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Jantar Mantar is heard, Pradhan is out, Pg1

Youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' forces Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, demonstrating online activism's power in two months.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Rajnath: Great Nicobar project will safeguard Indo-Pacific interests, Pg2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh champions Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar project as vital for India's Indo-Pacific maritime security, countering ecological disaster warnings.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

5-10 yrs in jail, Rs 50L-10 cr fine: Anti-paper leak Bill set to be introduced in House next week, Pg6

Parliament to introduce stringent anti-paper leak Bill next week, mandating 5-10 years jail and Rs 50 lakh-10 crore fine for offenders.

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

'Safeguard essential': Top court on withholding children's Aadhaar details under APAAR scheme, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates pan-India opt-out for children's Aadhaar details in APAAR scheme, upholding privacy and informed consent under DPDP Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

With Customs' nod, Kerala's Vizhinjam set to become gateway for exports & imports, Pg9

Vizhinjam International Seaport, built under PPP, secures Customs nod, poised to become India's new EXIM gateway, boosting trade and Kerala's economy.

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

A 'golden' fix for India's forex stress?, Pg11

Amid West Asia crisis, India explores voluntary gold disclosure scheme to unlock private gold, curb imports, and bolster forex reserves.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin, tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, Pg12

Brazil deploys advanced 'gold fingerprinting' forensic science to trace illegal Amazon gold, combating rampant deforestation, mercury contamination, and criminal networks.

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

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran 1st time in 2 weeks, Pg12

Houthi militants launch missile attacks on Saudi oil installations in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions as US halts Iran strikes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

UN Secretary-General Guterres pledges reconstruction aid during historic first visit to post-civil war Syria in 17 years, meeting President Sharaa.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Deeper jobs problem: Stir a sign demographic dividend is at risk, Pg13

India's youth unemployment hits 16.2%, risking demographic dividend as graduate job prospects dwindle and LFPR declines, sparking deeper economic concerns.

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

Govt: 45% of exports to US outside purview of additional 10% tariffs, Pg13

India secures lower 10% US tariffs on 55% of exports by banning forced labor goods, gaining advantage over rivals like China and Vietnam.

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

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

US imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods over forced labor; Centre confirms 45% of exports remain exempt, pursuing bilateral trade agreement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre to table Bill to strengthen anti-cheating law, Pg1

Centre to introduce Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, toughening anti-cheating penalties up to ₹10 crore for organized crime networks.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

India's ancient Buddhist site Sarnath officially joins UNESCO World Heritage List at 48th Busan session, marking nation's 45th global heritage recognition.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Great Nicobar project ‘most fundamentally a commercial enterprise’: Jairam Ramesh, Pg9

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh exposes Great Nicobar project as a commercial real estate scheme, not strategic, threatening Shompen tribe and pristine ecology.

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

Rajasthan on alert after deaths linked to Chandipura virus, Pg11

Rajasthan health department intensifies surveillance and vector control after Chandipura virus deaths of two young girls in Dungarpur and Sirohi.

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

Why are mega data centre projects facing stiff resistance?, Pg11

Citizens in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra fiercely oppose mega data centers, fearing critical water shortages, ecological destruction, and minimal local employment benefits.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

Urban food habits rewriting gut microbiome in India, says study, Pg11

New study reveals urban Indian diets are rewriting gut microbiomes, fueling a dramatic surge in diabetes, obesity, and hypertension rates.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: Art Forms

A lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave, Pg13

Ancient Ladakh cave yields 1,500-year-old genomes, revealing complex North Indian, Tibetan, and Inner Asian ancestral origins.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

First moon found beyond solar system is as big as a planet, Pg13

Astronomers discover first exomoon, 90% Jupiter-sized, orbiting a brown dwarf, blurring planet-moon definitions using radial velocity method.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India’s rice fields rank among world’s top methane sources, Pg13

New study reveals India's rice fields are global methane hotspots, doubling GHG emissions since 1960s, urging urgent climate-resilient agricultural reforms.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI helps take next stride on proteins in medicine, Pg13

Researchers develop AI-powered ContactSeek tool, leveraging AlphaFold3 to enhance DNA base editing accuracy for safer gene therapies.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Invasive species affect the Global South more, Pg13

New study reveals invasive species inflict greater environmental damage on Global South due to rapid trade and weak oversight, challenging previous assumptions.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

What caused the tunnel disaster in Sikkim’s Namchi?, Pg14

Toxic methane explosion claims 25 lives in Sikkim's Teesta-VI hydropower tunnel, exposing Himalayan geological fragility and critical project safety challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Why are there protests over the Ken-Betwa project?, Pg14

Tribal communities protest Ken-Betwa Link Project over displacement, rehabilitation flaws, and environmental threats to Panna Tiger Reserve.

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

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal ignites proliferation debate, tied to Abraham Accords, impacting Iran and regional stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Bill in U.S. Senate seeks three-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100K fee, Pg16

US Senator pushes "End H-1B Abuse Act," proposing a three-year visa pause and $100,000 fee, impacting Indian tech workers.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions and threatening global shipping routes.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Nandyal District Strengthens Water Conservation Infrastructure and Storage Capacity under Catch the Rain Campaign

Nandyal District strengthens water infrastructure, adding 3.3 TMC storage by desilting 2,691 km channels under Catch the Rain Campaign.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms

India implements new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) nationwide from July 1, 2024, bolstering justice system through extensive training, technology integration, and judicial reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

ECI's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Being Conducted in Phases with Multiple Safeguards to Protect Eligible Voters

ECI conducts multi-phase Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with robust safeguards, upheld by Supreme Court, ensuring accurate voter lists for free and fair elections.

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

Centre Launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 Crore Outlay to Expand Technology-Driven Access to Justice Across India.

Centre launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 crore outlay, leveraging AI and technology to expand pan-India access to justice by 2031.

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

Government Strengthens Digital Justice and Legal Aid Infrastructure Across Odisha Under eCourts and Tele-Law Initiatives

Union Government injects substantial funds to expand digital justice and legal aid infrastructure across Odisha, leveraging eCourts, Tele-Law, and NALSA for enhanced access.

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

Spudding of first appraisal well, MN-DWN18-1-HD, begins in Mahanadi offshore basin

Union Minister Hardeep Puri launches deepwater drilling in Mahanadi Offshore Basin, boosting India's energy security and self-reliance through landmark reforms.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Exhaust of 3,000 Litres of Diesel Replaced with Just Water Vapours: The Story of India's Hydrogen Train

Indian Railways unveils first indigenous hydrogen train, replacing 3,200 litres of diesel with zero-emission water vapour, pioneering clean rail mobility.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

SVEP drives rural entrepreneurship, empowering 4.32 lakh non-farm enterprises, with 86% beneficiaries from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities, boosting local economies.

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

Final US Section 301 Measures on Forced Labour: India Placed in Lower Tariff Tier at 10%

US imposes 10% Section 301 tariffs on 55% of Indian exports over forced labor concerns, impacting key sectors.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelims

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years, Government Informs Parliament

Government informs Parliament about eight significant constitutional amendments enacted in the last twelve years, impacting judiciary, economy, and social justice.

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