News Analysis

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

SC asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on Bills , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' inaction on State Bills, examining judicial review scope under Article 200 amid Centre-State disputes.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

SC asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on Bills , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' inaction on State Bills, examining judicial review scope under Article 200 amid Centre-State disputes.

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

What is the air drop test conducted by ISRO? , Pg8

ISRO's successful air drop test (IADT-1) validates Gaganyaan's parachute system, crucial for safe crew module recovery and mission success.

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

What is the air drop test conducted by ISRO? , Pg8

ISRO's successful air drop test (IADT-1) validates Gaganyaan's parachute system, crucial for safe crew module recovery and mission success.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Why has the import duty on cotton been suspended? , Pg8

Government suspends cotton import duty amid declining domestic production, aiming to aid textile industry and level playing field.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Why has the import duty on cotton been suspended? , Pg8

Government suspends cotton import duty amid declining domestic production, aiming to aid textile industry and level playing field.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The ECI’s ring fence is the Constitution and the law , Pg6

ECI faces scrutiny over voter list manipulation allegations and Bihar's special intensive revision legality, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The ECI’s ring fence is the Constitution and the law , Pg6

ECI faces scrutiny over voter list manipulation allegations and Bihar's special intensive revision legality, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

US tariffs threaten Indian economy; low female labor participation poses strategic liability, hindering growth and demographic dividend utilization.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

US tariffs threaten Indian economy; low female labor participation poses strategic liability, hindering growth and demographic dividend utilization.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

Play-based learning for India’s future , Pg7

Government's Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi scheme transforms Anganwadi centres into early learning hubs with play-based education and holistic development.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

Play-based learning for India’s future , Pg7

Government's Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi scheme transforms Anganwadi centres into early learning hubs with play-based education and holistic development.

GS 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

Strong words, weak action: EU’s cautious stance on Israel , Pg7

EU maintains trade ties with Israel despite public disapproval and war crime accusations, contrasting sharply with its response to Russia-Ukraine conflict.

GS 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

Strong words, weak action: EU’s cautious stance on Israel , Pg7

EU maintains trade ties with Israel despite public disapproval and war crime accusations, contrasting sharply with its response to Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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

Illumination at US Open is designed to cut light pollution , Pg2

US Open implements dark-sky-friendly LED lighting, reducing light pollution's impact on nocturnal wildlife and earning DarkSky International certification.

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

Illumination at US Open is designed to cut light pollution , Pg2

US Open implements dark-sky-friendly LED lighting, reducing light pollution's impact on nocturnal wildlife and earning DarkSky International certification.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre issues guidelines for transfusion of animal blood , Pg12

Centre's new guidelines establish veterinary blood banks with biosafety standards, blood typing, and a national digital registry for animal blood transfusions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre issues guidelines for transfusion of animal blood , Pg12

Centre's new guidelines establish veterinary blood banks with biosafety standards, blood typing, and a national digital registry for animal blood transfusions.

GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

NSS Survey reveals stark disparities: Private school fees nine times higher, impacting access to education and perpetuating inequality.

GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education Sector

Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

NSS Survey reveals stark disparities: Private school fees nine times higher, impacting access to education and perpetuating inequality.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up? , Pg9

Delhi High Court bans Sci-Hub amidst 'One Nation, One Subscription' scheme debate for equitable research access and scholarly publishing reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up? , Pg9

Delhi High Court bans Sci-Hub amidst 'One Nation, One Subscription' scheme debate for equitable research access and scholarly publishing reforms.

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

Research shows forgetting may be natural, remembering takes work , Pg2

Research reveals memory reconstruction: Brain actively rewires neurons daily, balancing stability and flexibility for enduring memories, challenging static memory concepts.

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

Research shows forgetting may be natural, remembering takes work , Pg2

Research reveals memory reconstruction: Brain actively rewires neurons daily, balancing stability and flexibility for enduring memories, challenging static memory concepts.

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

Centre finalises National Designated Authority to kick-start carbon markets , Pg12

India establishes National Designated Authority to operationalize carbon markets under Paris Agreement's Article 6, aiming for emission reduction and sustainable development.

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

Centre finalises National Designated Authority to kick-start carbon markets , Pg12

India establishes National Designated Authority to operationalize carbon markets under Paris Agreement's Article 6, aiming for emission reduction and sustainable development.

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

India braces for impact of 50% U.S. tariffs from today , Pg1

U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on Indian goods, impacting $47 billion exports; India pushes 'vocal for local' amidst rising trade tensions.

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