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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1

NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.

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

A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy, Pg8

Indian Foreign Policy faces challenges in 2025 due to strained US relations, regional instability, and economic pressures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems, Pg8

Urban planning must prioritize inclusivity, addressing linguistic and cultural barriers to ensure equitable access and belonging for all residents.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

​Fragile attractiveness, Pg8

US Tariffs Trigger FDI Exodus: India's Investment Fragility Exposed, corporate tax rate cuts failed to bolster confidence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Doping menace, Pg8

India tops global doping charts for third year, jeopardizing Olympic bid despite anti-doping efforts and new legislation.

EthicsGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Art FormsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Can propaganda be great art?, Pg9

Debate resurfaces on whether propaganda can be great art, citing films like 'Dhurandhar' and their impact on society.

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

U.S. naval moves against Venezuela, Pg10

U.S. escalates naval actions against Venezuela, seizing oil tankers amidst sanctions and geopolitical tensions over subsidized oil trade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12

Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 1: LiteratureGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Circulatory system ailments caused most deaths in 2023: report, Pg14

Circulatory diseases caused 36.4% of medically certified deaths in India during 2023, with younger population increasingly affected, says RGI report.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

FSSAI bars food firms from terming herbal infusions ‘tea’, Pg14

FSSAI prohibits food companies from labeling herbal infusions as 'tea' if not derived from Camellia sinensis plant.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished, PgII

India accounts for one-third of global rabies deaths, disproportionately affecting impoverished populations due to unaffordable treatment and healthcare inaccessibility.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New experimental obesity drugs targeting energy production process of cell developed, PgII

Scientists develop experimental obesity drugs targeting mitochondria to boost calorie burn, offering potential for safer, more effective weight loss treatments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Top Maoist with Rs 1-cr bounty among six killed in Odisha, Pg1

Top Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu, carrying ₹1 crore bounty, killed in Odisha encounter; Centre hails 'Naxal-free Bharat' milestone.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

Delhi HC to examine Special Marriage Act's validity after SC rejects Centre's plea to transfer case challenging public notice requirement.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8

Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.

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

Revised definition of Aravallis will hurt its ecology, Pg8

Supreme Court's revised Aravalli definition, based on flawed statistics, threatens ecological integrity by prioritizing administrative ease over scientific evidence, enabling mining.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

After year of successes, ISRO set for big leaps, Pg8

ISRO's successful LVM3-M4 launch demonstrates heavy satellite deployment capability, paving way for Gaganyaan and advanced space missions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Donors should be anonymous, Pg9

Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Higher education bill frees our universities, Pg9

VBSA Bill 2025 aims to unify higher education regulators, enhance autonomy, and shift focus to outcome-based evaluation.

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

In Indian Ocean region, 100 villages to be tsunami-ready, Pg11

India to certify 100 villages as 'tsunami-ready' in Indian Ocean region by 2026, enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience.

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

1st flight lands at Navi Mumbai airport as commercial ops begin, Pg12

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commences commercial operations with IndiGo flight, easing congestion at Mumbai's existing airport.

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

A year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13

India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: IT and Computers

Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15

Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Japan to test mine rare-earth mud from deep seabed, Pg15

Japan pioneers deep seabed rare-earth mining, aiming for supply chain security amid China's export controls and geopolitical tensions.

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