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GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms right to safe highway travel as fundamental under Article 21, addressing accident fatalities and infrastructure gaps.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms right to safe highway travel as fundamental under Article 21, addressing accident fatalities and infrastructure gaps.

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

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign FTA eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports, boosting bilateral trade ties.

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

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign FTA eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports, boosting bilateral trade ties.

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

Trump’s hubris and the cost to the world order, Pg8

Trump's foreign policy decisions destabilize global order; Pakistan emerges as key negotiator amid US-Iran tensions, impacting regional dynamics.

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

Trump’s hubris and the cost to the world order, Pg8

Trump's foreign policy decisions destabilize global order; Pakistan emerges as key negotiator amid US-Iran tensions, impacting regional dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Education Sector

Information asymmetry in higher education, Pg9

Article highlights information asymmetry in Indian higher education, impacting student choices and overall quality, despite NIRF efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Education Sector

Information asymmetry in higher education, Pg9

Article highlights information asymmetry in Indian higher education, impacting student choices and overall quality, despite NIRF efforts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

At Chintan Shivir, DNT enumeration in Census discussed, Pg12

Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

At Chintan Shivir, DNT enumeration in Census discussed, Pg12

Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

New study suggests Homo sapiens' superior social connectivity, not climate change, led to Neanderthals' extinction, challenging competitive exclusion theory.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 1: Physical GeographyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

New study suggests Homo sapiens' superior social connectivity, not climate change, led to Neanderthals' extinction, challenging competitive exclusion theory.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt's online content blocking orders double to 24,000 in a year, over half on X, Pg1

Government's online content blocking soars to 24,000 amid deepfake surge; Section 69A of IT Act increasingly invoked.

Govt's online content blocking orders double to 24,000 in a year, over half on X, Pg1

Government's online content blocking soars to 24,000 amid deepfake surge; Section 69A of IT Act increasingly invoked.

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

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

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

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Despite below-average monsoon forecast, India faces heightened flood risk due to climate change-induced extreme rainfall events and poor urban planning.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Despite below-average monsoon forecast, India faces heightened flood risk due to climate change-induced extreme rainfall events and poor urban planning.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

In Chinese military’s new Atlas drone swarm system, much to worry for India, Pg9

China unveils 'Atlas' drone swarm system with 96 drones controlled by one operator, posing threat to India's border security.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

In Chinese military’s new Atlas drone swarm system, much to worry for India, Pg9

China unveils 'Atlas' drone swarm system with 96 drones controlled by one operator, posing threat to India's border security.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Food Processing and Related IndustriesGS 3: Inclusive Growth

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Food Processing and Related IndustriesGS 3: Inclusive Growth

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 4: Corporate GovernanceGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Women underrepresented on boards despite compliance, while some place family members as a form of 'token', Pg13

Corporate India struggles with genuine female representation on boards despite legal mandates, revealing tokenism and compliance-driven appointments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 4: Corporate GovernanceGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Women underrepresented on boards despite compliance, while some place family members as a form of 'token', Pg13

Corporate India struggles with genuine female representation on boards despite legal mandates, revealing tokenism and compliance-driven appointments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Biotin link to cancer cells, Pg14

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) discovered as metabolic 'license' for cancer cells, enabling alternative fuel use and growth; potential therapeutic target identified.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

Biotin link to cancer cells, Pg14

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) discovered as metabolic 'license' for cancer cells, enabling alternative fuel use and growth; potential therapeutic target identified.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress silently threatens India: CEEW study reveals 76% population vulnerable, urging data-driven Heat Action Plans and mortality tracking.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress silently threatens India: CEEW study reveals 76% population vulnerable, urging data-driven Heat Action Plans and mortality tracking.

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