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

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

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

India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6

India's climate action hindered by language gap; effective communication crucial for translating science into actionable policies and building community resilience.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaEthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

March of the Republic, Pg6

President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 2: Health Sector

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7

UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.

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

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

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

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

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

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8

China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10

Caste enumeration methodology for Census 2027 delayed; final questionnaire expected by September amid opposition scrutiny and digital data collection.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

IAF achieved air superiority over Pak. in Sindoor: Swiss think tank, Pg10

Swiss report reveals IAF's air superiority over Pakistan in 2025 after strategic strikes crippling PAF capabilities.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Space Technology

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education SectorGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12

UGC's 2026 equity regulations face backlash over caste discrimination definition and alleged bias against general category students.

GS 2: PolityGS 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

Europe & India to work together to shape a new global order: EU chief, Pg1

EU and India deepen ties with strategic agenda, FTA, defence partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for a new global order.

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

Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1

India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1

Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 1: Architecture

Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5

India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.

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

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

MNRE, FinMin discuss capex relief for wafer, polysilicon units, Pg11

MNRE seeks Finance Ministry's nod for capex subsidy to boost solar PV upstream manufacturing, aiming to reduce import dependence.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 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

Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11

Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11

SEBI survey reveals only 9.5% of Indian households invest in securities, highlighting under-penetration despite market growth till October 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India before FY27 Union Budget, Pg11

FY27 Union Budget to address government spending, taxation, and infrastructure investment amid 'goldilocks' economy, says BofA Securities report.

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

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India to expand its hypersonic arsenal with LR-AShM missile, Pg12

DRDO unveils Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) with 1,500km range, enhancing India's naval capabilities and strategic dominance.

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

India has most road accident deaths in the world. Can 'talking cars' curb these?, Pg12

India plans 'talking cars' with V2V tech using 30 GHz spectrum to cut road accident deaths, facing cyber risks.

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